“Part of the reason for the special district is the lack of pavement in that big circle…” she stated…
Opponents Step Up to Oppose Proposition 81
As a constitutional amendment, it needs 55% of the vote to pass…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Pretty Damn Funny
I see in the news that the Republican Party held a two-day convention recently in Dallas, Texas — one of my all-time favorite cities…
School of Movement to Present ‘Boo-Lesque – Dimensions’ as Halloween Dance Party
Witness incredible aerial performances. Get up close and personal with our fearless burlesque dancers. Encounter strange creatures…
For Sale: A Camper With a Story
Your purchase will support Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County’s affordable homeownership program…
ESSAY: How 9/11 Changed Government Surveillance of Citizens, Part One
About a month after the attacks, the USA PATRIOT Act was signed into law, dramatically expanding the federal government’s ability to collect information…
Archuleta County Democratic Club Lunch to Hear About Community Issues on September 23
Bobby Milford, President of the Pagosa Trails Committee (PATC) and a member of the Pagosa Area Recreation Committee (PARC), will speak on the proposed recreation plan for this area…
‘Swiss Roll Fire’ Near Pagosa Springs Poses No Immediate Threats to Life or Property
Due to a large amount of dead timber on the ground, the fire is producing a small smoke column today, but is not growing rapidly…
EDITORIAL: Town Planning Commission Considering Developments on Sept. 8, Part Four
It looked, for a moment — about halfway through the four-hour discussion — like a majority of the Planning Commission was set to table the approval…
Large US School Districts Restricting Student AI Use
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced last week that it is barring student use of generative AI on school-issued devices…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Never-Ending Story, If You Don’t Mind
So many things I don’t understand about this crazy world. Probably because I’m stuck here, in the middle, with you…
News from Town of Pagosa Springs
The McCabe Creek project is nearing completion, with a final sewer line replacement planned between North 7th and North 8th streets…
BUSINESS: West Slope Startup Week Returns to Durango, Oct. 5-9
Registration for West Slope Startup Week is free and now open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to build their schedules in advance…
LETTER: Who is Our Town Government Serving?
Forgive me if I am being naive or obtuse here, but is it the duty of a town government to effect the wishes of the majority of the voters…?
PAGOSA UU FELLOWSHIP: If We Dislike Ourselves… Do We Dislike the Earth?
What if, instead, we could love ourselves into wholeness?…
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: September 14-18
The 7th Street intersection closure will continue through mid-September as crews work to complete utility and safety upgrades…
Registration Open for Town Recreation Programs
Don’t wait; register early. These programs fill up quickly, so don’t wait until the last minute to sign up…
‘Ballotpedia’ Offering Online Analyses of State Ballot Measures
Voters aren’t just picking candidates this fall – they’re deciding constitutional rights, tax policy, and how future ballot measures even get on the ballot…
EDITORIAL: Town Planning Commission Considering Developments on Sept. 8, Part Three
This push by the Town Development Department to enforce a zoning density of 22 units per acre proved to be one of the main controversies on Tuesday…