The statement takes one of two forms: “We need to communicate more effectively with the public” or, “Can we have a column in the newspaper?” The comment comes from administrators…
There are times a good idea meets resistance, faces obstacles. The process for bringing such an idea to the next stage is generally difficult as details and options are worked…
If you are attentive to detail, you noticed something important on the front page of the Oct. 3, 2013, issue of The SUN. It wasn’t one of the front-page stories,…
There are moments in contemporary American political life — most moments — when noise obscures complex realities. A constant, loud barrage of nonsense from the extremes blurs what is actually…
To brand another American who holds a reasonable, but conflicting political opinion as an “enemy” is a mistake. Ordinary Americans stand to lose a great deal when this mistake is…
Once again, an election is underway. It’s time to step up. This is not a presidential election year, nor does the ballot in Pagosa Country include controversial races between candidates…
A community’s economic well being depends, in part, on what it offers, what it makes. Its image and future depend on the best use of its resources. What is Pagosa…
The government “shutdown” is both a blessing and a tragedy. The nonsense at the Capitol is a blessing because it reflects clearly what politicos of all stripes have always known:…
An article in the latest issue of The Atlantic magazine is titled, “The Case Against High School Sports.” The author notes the low rank of U.S. students when math and…
The ad appeared in last week’s SUN: a listing, noting the Archuleta Education Center building at 4th and Lewis streets is for sale. In many ways, this brings the adult…