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…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Living Bare-Naked
When I first heard about bare-naked birding, I got totally the wrong idea…
OPINION: A Proposed Development That Doesn’t Fit Our Community
How about taking a step back and considering what the benefits of this project are, before going further?…
‘Southwest Fresh Fest’ At Billy Goat Hop Farm Returns For Year Five
This year’s Southwest Fresh Fest live music lineup features Mojo Birds, a funky flock of music-makers creating a joyful, groove-driven party…
‘Pagosa’s 100+ Women Who Care’ Will Support Community Nonprofits
Members may nominate one nonprofit and vote at the giving event at Coyote Moon on October 30, 2026…
EDITORIAL: A Political Dispute Over Tourism Dollars, Part Three
We note that, according to the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), residents “don’t know about management efforts…”
Colorado to Receive $250 Million to Improve Transmission Links
“This means lower costs and fewer outages for Coloradans…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Shining a Light on the Piddington Secession
“We have given an absolute message, not just to the region, not just to the country, but to the world,” said parish chairman Tim McNally…
AI Battle Between Insurers and Hospitals Jacked Up Patient Prices
“Not exactly the cancer cure we were promised,” quipped one critic…