Lat night, Tuesday November 3, Julie Constan, Region 5 Director with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), gave a report via Zoom to the Pagosa Springs READ MORE
ELECTION 2026: Archuleta County Leans Blue
According to the preliminary results we’re seeing locally, Democrats did unusually well in red-leaning Archuleta County…
CDOT HIGHWAY UPDATE: November 3, 2026
Dozens of emergency closures have occurred over the past two weeks throughout the region…
EDITORIAL: Tempted by a Brighter Future, Part Two
Is it any wonder that business was “down” somewhat during the summer of 2026?…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Beef… It’s the New Oil
“But high beef prices didn’t just happen overnight. They’re not going away anytime soon, either…”
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Food Resources for Flood Recovery
Through the Archuleta Food Pantry Network, community members can connect with local organizations providing food assistance…
NORDIC RACING: The Birkie Heads West
North America’s largest cross-country ski race brings its trail traditions, and its community, to the Colorado Rockies…
OPINION: Message from Senator Hickenlooper
EDITOR’S NOTE: U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper’s successful re-election bid against Republican challenger Mark Baisley was called by AP one minute after the Colorado polls closed READ MORE
OPINION: Victor Marx Closes Campaign Gracefully
“I am not a perfect man, and this was not a perfect campaign. But it was fought for the right reasons, with a full heart…”
OPINION: Colorado Chooses Clean Energy
By Thomas Young Last night, Conservation Colorado celebrated major victories in Colorado’s 2026 general election, as voters elected more pro-environment leaders across the state — READ MORE
EDITORIAL: Tempted by a Brighter Future, Part One
When the woman offers the fruit to the man, according to Professor Zimbardo, the man is hesitant. “But… but… we were told… we will surely die.”…
Travel on San Juan National Forest Roads Strongly Discouraged
“Public safety is our top priority, which is why we do not recommend travel on the San Juan National Forest at this time…”
Colorado’s Proposed Education Budget Could Change Depending on Today’s Election
On Tuesday, voters will elect a new governor who will have their own budget priorities…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Fool Me Twice
Today is election day across the U.S. and a lot of voters are going to get fooled…
ESSAY: Two Historic Floods in Two Weeks… Surely, We’re Good for the Next 200 Years…
Apparently, Mother Nature decided Pagosa Springs was overdue for a thorough washing…
Federal Subpoenas to Election Officials Mark Escalating Pressure
The DOJ demanded California set aside the ballots of the 20,000 voters and not count their votes unless they can prove their citizenship…
THE DAILY YONDER: Political Change in Purple Montana?
“Invest to fix the processes. Invest to make sure that we have enough people to make those processes work….”
OPINION: Second Issue of the Journal for Humanitarian Conflict Resolution
Writing across regions, disciplines, and forms of abuse, these authors reject the notion that suffering must simply be endured…
LETTER: Let’s Test Workforce Training in Rural Colorado
Communities such as Pagosa Springs deserve a practical question answered: what will this mean for workers outside the Front Range?