“We received a Fire Hawk [helicopter] on Friday, and we learned, during that, that Xcel Energy had a catastrophic failure of their gas pipeline that supplies Pagosa Springs…”
EDITORIAL: The Problematic Tourist-Friendly Pig Farm on Highway 84, Part Five
“But that’s no reason to treat a businessman that’s coming and putting his life savings into this community. And to be honest with you, I’m ashamed…”
SMALL SCHOOL, BIG IMPACT: Pagosa Charter School Students Selected as Poetry Finalists
Out of just 20 finalists total selected by judges, PPOS students – Rayleen, Lexie, Jayelle, and Cambria – represent 20% of all finalists…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Freedom, By the Numbers
The report scored each state on 97 “policy variables” across 10 categories of economic and personal freedom…
Colorado 2026-2027 Ski Season Officially Underway
Opening day at A-Basin is a quintessential Colorado tradition, complete with colorful costumes, parking lot breakfasts, and a crowd ready to welcome another winter…
Cost of Healthcare Hitting America Where It Hurts: The Wallet… Part Two
“I thought I was well prepared for an emergency,” said Ludaway, who gave up her consulting business and raided her savings and retirement accounts to pay for tests and treatment…
LIBRARY NEWS: Your Library is Going Solar
Through a generous grant from a private foundation, the library will be installing a 35kW solar photovoltaic panel system on the library’s original, reinforced roof…
ARCHULETA SENIORS: Celebrating Halloween Tomorrow at the Senior Center
Halloween is a wonderful time for people of all ages to celebrate, laugh, and enjoy a little spooky fun! For older adults, participating in holiday READ MORE
LPEA Seeking Applicants for ‘Round Up Foundation’ Board
Applications will be reviewed by the LPEA Board of Directors, with appointments made at their December 16 meeting…
EDITORIAL: Stranded Neighbors, Damaged Roads, Leaking Gaslines, Part One
There are parts of CR 500 that are non-existent at this point, and we have communities and people in areas with no access out from either end.
EDITORIAL: The Problematic Tourist-Friendly Pig Farm on Highway 84, Part Four
In 2006, when Archuleta County decided that the unincorporated areas around Pagosa Springs needed to be “zoned”, the process was rather simple…
Loans Available for Pagosa Businsses Affected by Flooding
If you need assistance completing an application, Region 9 is available to walk you through the process…
County Clerks Prepared to Defend Colorado Elections Against Threats
“The environment is challenging, but I also think for many of these folks, they’re here because this moment really matters in our country’s history…”
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: A Message to the Pagosa Springs Community
The CDOT and WW Clyde team have been in the Pagosa Springs community for almost two years now…
Cost of Healthcare Hitting America Where It Hurts: The Wallet… Part One
Even though people in the U.S. pay more for care than in other countries, Ullmann said higher prices don’t always mean better quality…
More College Students Choosing Mixed Online and In-Person Classes
“It gives me the opportunity to take responsibility into my own hands,” he said. “And if I am struggling, if I need help, I’ll ask….”
Are You Voting? Read the ‘Healthier Colorado’ Ballot Guide
This election will shape health outcomes for Coloradans for years to come…
ESSAY: The Road to an Elder’s Door is Holy Road
The work is not easy. Volunteers have their own schedules and families. Programs face costs, weather, staffing needs, and the challenge of finding people who could benefit from their services…
Pagosa Customers Asked to Reduce Natural Gas Use
Heavy rain and flooding have damaged an Xcel Energy natural gas supply line and access roads in the area around Pagosa Springs…