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NEW PAWSD Seeking Board Nominees : Nomination forms must be filed by March 2, 2012...
Bill Hudson | 2/22/12 |
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NEW The Walmart Problem, Part Ten : The opposite of a “direct-based” business is a business that basically drains money out of the community...
Bill Hudson | 2/22/12 |
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The Walmart Problem, Part Nine : "I’ve lived here all my life; my folks came here in the 1500s. That’s when Pagosa Peak was two inches tall..."
Bill Hudson | 2/21/12 |
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The Walmart Problem, Part Eight : An early draft of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act would have renamed the holiday to "Presidents' Day" to honor the birthdays of both Washington and Lincoln...
Bill Hudson | 2/20/12 |
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The Walmart Problem, Part Seven : Several hundred people attempted to pack into the modestly-sized Senior Center dining room...
Bill Hudson | 2/17/12 |
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Udall Calls for Wind Power Credits : "Extending the wind energy tax credit is a policy move that can give Coloradans and Americans a great return on investment..."
Tara Trujillo | 2/17/12 |
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The Walmart Problem, Part Six : Thus, the need to meet and discuss our potent differences of opinion — to air our concerns — will always exist...
Bill Hudson | 2/16/12 |
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County Clerk Soliciting Public Comment About Election : A mail ballot election would mean that all Democrat and Republican voters in Archuleta County would receive their ballot in the mail about three weeks prior to the Primary Election....
Special to the Post | 2/16/12 |
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| Opinions & Editorials |
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NEW OPINION: Who Will the People Blame? : During election years common sense, sound economic policy, indeed, the survival of the Republic all fade into meaninglessness...
Bob McConnell | 2/22/12 |
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NEW EDITORIAL: We Are Better Than Walmart: A Conversation with June Marquez, Part Two : June agreed. “You can’t say go back to where you came from. You’re here. We all want to live here..."
Cynda Green | 2/22/12 |
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EDITORIAL: We Are Better Than Walmart: A Conversation with June Marquez, Part One : "I see it in a different way. I see the situation as separation. I see this town as separated..."
Cynda Green | 2/21/12 |
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OPINION: Down Another Rabbit Hole? : Interestingly, other countries in the area that have nuclear weapons -- Israel, India, and Pakistan — have not joined the IAEA...
Ian Harris | 2/21/12 |
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OPINION: Can't We All Get Along? : "I am right" and "you are to blame" are part of a very popular style of "thinking"...
Teddy Herzog | 2/16/12 |
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OPINION: The Pagosa Skyrocket : There is every possibility that the future expansion of large events and amusements rides on the hill will be limited by factors out of our control...
Norm Vance | 2/15/12 |
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OPINION: Strategic Deficit Disorder, Part Two : Where does Pagosa Springs fit? And should it adopt one of Porter’s “generic strategies”?
Bob Scott | 2/14/12 |
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OPINION: Bring on the Elections : I have been told by Democrats, Republicans, and lobbyists that I have a big red bull's-eye on my back...
J. Paul Brown | 2/14/12 |
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| Business & Real Estate |
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Check Out the WinterFest Calendar : With fresh snow on the ground just in time for the President’s Day 3-day weekend, WinterFest activities have taken in a breath of fresh air...
Mary Jo Coulehan | 2/17/12 |
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Solar Industry Association Shines in Colorado : The Policy Innovation of the Year award from Renewable Energy World cited Colorado's "Fair Permit Act''...
Neal Lurie | 2/17/12 |
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Sunflower Fields Forever? : Colorado Parks and Wildlife works with private landowners throughout the state to minimize wildlife conflicts...
Special to the Post | 2/15/12 |
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Are Your Water Rights in Jeopardy? : Colorado Supreme Court Justice Gregory J. Hobbs will address the ditch and reservoir group on “Prior Appropriation..."
John McKenzie | 2/15/12 |
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Contractor Chosen to Lead Durango Welcome Center Project : “This is a tremendous collaborative project initiated by the BID, but one that wouldn’t have been possible without our partnership with Fort Lewis College..."
Indiana Reed | 2/13/12 |
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Merchants Association Plans Meeting : Wal-Mart is coming. What can we do to minimize its impact?
Special to the Post | 2/13/12 |
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Lee Riley's Real Estate Report : The other big surprise is the reduction in inventory...
Lee Riley | 2/10/12 |
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Should You Buy a Restaurant Franchise? : One of the big reasons many restaurants fail isn’t the lack of a strategic plan, but the lack of a well-defined concept...
Caron Beasley | 2/10/12 |
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| Friends & Neighbors |
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NEW Education Center Blazing New Trails : In December of 2010, the Archuleta County Education Center had deep financial problems...
David Smith | 2/22/12 |
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PHOTO ESSAY: Penguin Plunge Warms the Heart : That did not stop a crowd coming to the Penguin Plunge — rapidly becoming a premier mid-Winter, WinterFest annual event....
Linda Lawrie & Roxanne Schick | 2/21/12 |
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Big Borthers Big Sisters in New Location : Most children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters are in single-parent and low-income families...
Maggie Ives | 2/21/12 |
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OBITUARY: Jim Layne : Talking about his family was another favorite pastime. Jim loved visiting with everyone he came into contact with....
Lisa Doyle | 2/17/12 |
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LIBRARY NEWS: Cowboy Ethics : The author, who worked for 35 years in the financial industry, suggests that Wall Street firms should look back to a simpler time...
Carole Howard & Library Staff | 2/16/12 |
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PET OF THE WEEK: Sweetie : I’ve been running and running, which is my favorite activity of all time...
Kathy Steventon | 2/16/12 |
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Red Cross Begins Recruitment Drive : f you have an interest in serving your community as a Disaster Assistance Team member, logistics, in public affairs, evacuation center management...
Cindi Shank | 2/15/12 |
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A Sustainable Partnership : The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) is pleased to announce a new partnership...
Theresa Blake | 2/15/12 |
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| Arts & Entertainment |
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NEW Tribute to Dylan Planned for March 2 : “There is so much talent — it was difficult picking the right musicians for my concert..."
Cynda Green | 2/22/12 |
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Local Musicians Play Tribute to Bob Dylan : Arrive early to enjoy PSCA’s beautiful lobby, art gallery, pre-show music, and bountiful bar...
Special to the Post | 2/16/12 |
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'Love Letters' at PSCA : Once you become involved in the progression of Andy and Melissa’s lives, as recorded in the letters with all their hopes, assumptions and anxieties, the narrative is remarkably moving....
R. Eli Townsend | 2/7/12 |
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Community Choir Commences Rehearsals : The first rehearsal on Tuesday, February 21 begins at 6:15 p.m...
Betty Schwicker | 2/6/12 |
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'Soul Salvation' Coming to Durango : Steeped in the tradition of American music, Foster and Thorn blend blues, rock, gospel, folk, R&B and country music with “a whole lotta soul..."
Indiana Reed | 2/6/12 |
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Waltz, Bolero, Cowboy Cha Cha Classes Set for February : Country Western Waltz is also popular and is danced slightly faster than the smooth style...
Deb Aspen | 2/1/12 |
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'Heart Beat Ball' Coming to Pagosa Lodge : Gala evening planned for the second annual Ball...
Tari Woods | 1/31/12 |
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Terrific Tuesdays! Let's Dance Club : Come dance with us every Tuesday, (February 7, 14, 21, 28) from 7 to 9pm...
Phyllis Wheaton | 1/30/12 |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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Register by Today for Snowman Stomp : The kids race begins at 12:00 noon and is followed by the adult race (families welcome) at 12:15 pm...
Stacy Boone | 2/17/12 |
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San Juan Mountains Association to Train Volunteers : New SJMA volunteers or anyone interested in learning more about the San Juan Mountains Association are encouraged to attend...
Special to the Post | 2/17/12 |
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Valentine Snow Blankets Wolf Creek : There was no need to get your sweetheart a snow globe if you spent your Valentine's Day at Wolf Creek...
Special to the Post | 2/16/12 |
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RECREATION NEWS: Friday is Adult Basketball Deadline : Likewise, the Pagosa Ranger District recently groomed a 10-kilometer trail at Coyote Hill...
Tom Carosello | 2/16/12 |
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San Juan Shootists Name Local Champs : The competition between shooters was close all year in both the Men’s and Ladies divisions...
Special to the Post | 2/14/12 |
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RECREATION NEWS: Let it Snow : Likewise, the Pagosa Ranger District recently groomed a 10-kilometer trail at Coyote Hill...
Tom Carosello | 2/10/12 |
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Lamar Plans 10th Annual 'Snow Goose Festival' : The snow goose migration is one of the grandest wildlife displays in the western United States...
Special to the Post | 2/10/12 |
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Antler Collectors, Use Caution : Many people begin their search for antlers at the same time that deer and elk are most vulnerable to starvation...
Special to the Post | 2/10/12 |
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| Humor, Fiction, Poetry |
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FICTION: Write Me : He rested his head on the pillow and wondered if sleep would come easily or if he'd need to take a pill again...
Patrick Sipperly | 2/17/12 |
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HUMOR: The Zipline : “Right. Some kind of incentives, then? Is that what you’re thinking about? Sweeten the pot, so to speak?"
Louis Cannon | 2/13/12 |
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HUMOR: Nothing to Lose But Your Leash : Watching these poor souls is almost more than one can bear...
Tim Hauserman | 2/10/12 |
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Heard Around the West : "You should see them when they get a toy gun to play with..."
Betsy Marston | 2/8/12 |
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POEM: Meteorological Oblivion : It's kind of weird a rodent, name of Punxsutawney Phil..
John Graves | 2/6/12 |
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POEM: Another Day : That's when old Professor Graves has birthday 84...
John Graves | 1/30/12 |
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POEM: Ode to Walmart : Walmart’s almost here, open all days of the year...
Chantal Ralston | 1/27/12 |
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HUMOR: How to Survive 2012 : In the old days, water, food and shelter were the Big Three of existence...
Patrick Hannigan | 1/9/12 |
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| Health & Environment |
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Farmers Union Writes to Congressman Tipton : "While oil companies have failed to produce commercial oil shale for 100 years, Colorado’s farmers and ranchers have been producing beef, fruit, vegetables, alfalfa, and other goods..."
Bill Midcap | 2/14/12 |
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The Education of an Oyster Farmer : Our biggest shortcoming, though, was culinary: We had never eaten raw oysters before....
Lissa James | 2/9/12 |
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High School Heroes : “This donor segment is particularly important as high school students are our future donor base..."
Charlene Smith | 2/8/12 |
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Health Care in the Legislature : This bill will eliminate over 1600 burdensome, duplicative, and unnecessary Medicaid contracts...
J. Paul Brown | 2/1/12 |
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Solar Energy Conference Scheduled in Loveland : Governor John Hickenlooper will deliver the keynote address to an audience of hundreds of solar executives...
Special to the Post | 1/31/12 |
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Monsanto Poisoning the World Food Supply : It's estimated that more than 130 types of weeds spanning 40 U.S. states are now herbicide-resistant...
Dr. Joseph Mercola | 1/31/12 |
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'Checks & Balances' Posts Oil and Gas Information Online : “Last year, under the Obama administration, oil companies reported $104 billion in profits...
Matt Garrington | 1/30/12 |
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White House Touts Exchange Progress : The health care law says that the federal government will run an exchange in a state that does not establish one...
Jane Norman | 1/30/12 |
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| Religion & Philosophy |
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NEW UU Congregation Considers 'God Grows Up' : "How do we learn about religion and how do we learn about God?" Christine answers, "It’s an ongoing process..."
Special to the Post | 2/22/12 |
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Catholic Churches Post Lenten Schedules : Immaculate Heart of Mary and Pope John Paul II Catholic Church in Pagosa Springs have posted the following schedule...
Roxanne Schick | 2/16/12 |
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UU Congregation Considers 'Lincoln' : Recent developments have caused American citizens, more than ever, to be concerned...
Special to the Post | 2/15/12 |
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Two Magic Bullets : I love church and couldn’t live life without it...
Mark S. Disbrow | 2/14/12 |
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UU Congregation Considers 'Love, the Final Frontier' : In this provocative talk, Pam will contrast views of love from mystical traditions and from psychological perspectives...
Special to the Post | 2/8/12 |
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This Can’t Be Christianity : We think there must be a better life than incurring evil and insults...
Mark S. Disbrow | 2/7/12 |
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Pope John Paul II Receives and Enthrones a Relic : With those words, the journey to recognize one of the most influential Catholic Women in the United States as a saint ended...
Roxanne Schick | 2/1/12 |
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Break Out the Tools : We’re gonna do a little Love and Respect work...
Mark S. Disbrow | 1/31/12 |
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