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pagosadailypost. com > 04/09/2026 > editorial-controversial-pawsd-housing-waivers-and-the-2026-drought

EDITORIAL: Controversial PAWSD Housing Waivers, and the 2026 Drought

8+ hour, 26+ min ago  (656+ words) The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) will hold a Board of Directors meeting tonight, starting at 4pm with a closed-door executive session. The regular meeting will begin at 5pm. A couple of items on the agenda ought to be of…...

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pagosadailypost. com > 04/09/2026 > library-news-what-our-expanded-library-says-about-pagosa-springs

LIBRARY NEWS: What Our Expanded Library Says About Pagosa Springs

8+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1151+ words) It surely comes as no surprise that when I travel across the United States, I stop into every public library. Of course I'm looking for good ideas to bring home. But more than that, I'm looking for insight into the…...

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pagosadailypost. com > 04/09/2026 > colorado-lawmakers-begin-debate-on-estimated-1-5-billion-budget-shortfall

Colorado Lawmakers Begin Debate on Estimated $1. 5 Billion Budget Shortfall

8+ hour, 28+ min ago  (637+ words) This story by Sara Wilson appeared on Colorado Newsline on April 8, 2026. The Colorado House of Representatives will begin debate Wednesday on the annual spending bill, a package of legislation that amounts to a $46. 8 billion budget to take effect at the…...

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pagosadailypost. com > 04/09/2026 > ready-fire-aim-fear-and-loathing-in-washington-dc

READY, FIRE, AIM: Fear and Loathing in Washington DC

8+ hour, 29+ min ago  (602+ words) Back in 1971, a crazy journalist named Hunter S. Thompson published a series of stories in Rolling Stone magazine, purportedly documenting a couple of news gathering trips to Las Vegas while under the influence of various drugs" including alcohol, LSD, diethyl ether,…...

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pagosadailypost. com > 04/08/2026 > governor-jared-polis-on-colorados-energy-achievements

Governor Jared Polis on Colorado's Energy Achievements

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (462+ words) This story by Allen Best appeared on Big Pivots. com on April 5, 2026. U. S. Rep. Joe Neguse represents the same Boulder-dominated Congressional district represented by Jared Polis prior to his election as governor in 2018. As such, there was a compelling logic that…...

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pagosadailypost. com > 04/08/2026 > durango-wine-experience-2026-weekend-passes-sold-out-individual-event-tickets-still-available

DURANGO WINE EXPERIENCE 2026: Weekend Passes Sold Out" Individual Event Tickets Still Available

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (580+ words) A Week of Flavors: April 2226 Before the main weekend kicks off, a lineup of ticketed dinners, tastings, and seminars gives locals even more to enjoy. Reservations are open now at participating venues. Five-course wine dinners are on tap Thursday, April…...

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pagosadailypost. com > 04/08/2026 > editorial-issues-at-archuleta-county-community-forum-part-seven

EDITORIAL: Issues at Archuleta County Community Forum, Part Seven

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (703+ words) Sometimes, "community forums" are nothing more than an opportunity for government leaders to tell us what they want and why the taxpayers should provide them with more money. But thus far, these community events hosted by the County have truly…...

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pagosadailypost. com > 04/08/2026 > ready-fire-aim-reading-the-tea-leaves

READY, FIRE, AIM: Reading the Tea Leaves

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (625+ words) Our Daily Post editor used the "postage stamp" image above, back in August, to illustrate one of his numerous editorials about taxation." His editorial had almost nothing to do with the Boston Tea Party, other than a brief reference to…...

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pagosadailypost. com > 04/07/2026 > ready-fire-aim-an-easter-story

READY, FIRE, AIM: An Easter Story

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (384+ words) Sometimes, hard to reach, in fact. There's something wonderfully satisfying about eating a chocolate bunny you really had to work for. Not "work" like digging a ditch, but "work" like focusing your attention and your creative intelligence. Really looking, above…...

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pagosadailypost. com > 04/07/2026 > opinion-candidate-michael-bennet-pulls-out-of-planned-gubernatorial-forum

OPINION: Candidate Michael Bennet Pulls Out of Planned Gubernatorial Forum

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (454+ words) Then came the next demand: no questions about his record on Gaza. This time, we said no. The right to ask an elected official about his votes is not a bargaining chip. It is the entire point. So let's talk…...