Health insurance rates are going up. Existing debt payments must be made. Basic services must be provided to the community…
Colorado Sues to Prevent New ICE Detention Center Opening
“There is no indication in the public record that Defendants considered the water resource impacts of their decision…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Guess I’m in the Wrong Business
I would be perfectly willing to battle a much larger rival, if someone gave me $8.2 billion in stock…
OPINION: Data Centers Not the Only Threat to Rural America
The hard truth is that farming just isn’t working as a viable livelihood anymore, and hasn’t for years…
COMEDY IMPROV: True Stories From Darcy DeGuise
Lickety-Split returns to spin up some hilarious characters and scenes all inspired by local legend Darcy DeGuise…
OPINION: ‘Voters Info Bazaar’ Event Planned for October 17
At our Non-Partisan Voter Info Bazaar we will have all the latest on when, where and how to vote in Archuleta County…
‘Good News for Kids’ in Kindergarten Through 4th Grade
There is no charge for this program and all kids from any school or homeschooled are welcome to come…
Questioning the Use of Antipsychotic Drugs to Pacify Dementia Patients, Part One
“They just wanted to have her drugged up,” David Tingley, one of her five sons…
EDITORIAL: Your PAWSD Bill Going Up? Part Two
About 20 years ago, PAWSD took out a loan to build a new water treatment plant on the shores of Lake Hatcher…
Congress Struggles with Policies Rippling from AI Development
On the federal level, even the simplest initiatives are proving tough…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Actually, We Don’t Need the Rain
I didn’t need the weather man to tell me we had a 100% chance of rain yesterday…
Colorado Awards Nearly $170 Million to Rural Healthcare Providers
“Rural communities know best what they need to build stronger, healthier communities…”
Join LPEA on October 13 for ‘CommunityPowerX’ Event in Durango
Join La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) in Celebrating Cooperative Month at the Durango Arts Center…
County Road 500 Closed Near Arboles
Road & Bridge staff have set barricades…
LETTER: Don’t Punish Kids for School Absences
When did we stop trusting parents’ judgements? They are the only ones who should determine whether their child’s absence is excused or unexcused…
LETTER: Jeff Hurd Betrays Us with a Smile
Question: dare we bring up politics, when Hurd attacks our family and friends?…
OPINION: Fighting for Clean Air and Water
Recent federal oil and gas parcels on our public lands around Aurora Reservoir have attracted high-dollar interest from oil and gas corporations…
EDITORIAL: Your PAWSD Bill Going Up? Part One
The news coming from staff was not good…
Archuleta County Declares a Disaster
“WHEREAS, the magnitude of this event has exceeded the County’s capacity to respond with available resources…”