My father once told me that, like many Americans, I was descended from a long line of WASPs…
Month: June 2023
Interior Department Proposes Rule to Bolster Solar and Wind Development on Public Lands
New renewable energy projects approved since 2021 are expected to power more than 2.6 million homes with clean electricity…
ESSAY: Which States Celebrate Juneteenth?
Other states that weren’t part of the Civil War, like Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Idaho, New Mexico, and South Dakota, which do celebrate Juneteenth…
‘Summer Solstice Tours’ at Chimney Rock This Week
Experience the sunrise from the Chacoan Great House and learn why these events were important to the ancient ones…
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Indian Child Welfare Act in 7-2 Decision
ICWA was enacted in an effort to rectify historical wrongs caused by a centuries-long campaign by the federal government of forcibly removing Native children from their homes…
BIG PIVOTS: Tribal Voices at the Colorado River Table
Native Americans were not invited to craft the Colorado River Compact in 1922. Now they insist they must be part of solutions…
EDITORIAL: Dealing with the Property Valuation Increases, Part Two
We don’t yet know how many appeals might be filed by the July 15 deadline…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Best Creation Story in the World
Sadly, we don’t know much about the very beginning of the world. We only have some stories…
HMPRESENTLY: The Lemon Tree
It’s in a big wood barrel, a lemon tree that we thought was on its last legs… or roots, you might say…
Interior Department Initiates Process to Protect the Colorado River
The Department of the Interior today announced that it is initiating the formal process to develop future operating guidelines and strategies…
Posole Dinner and Music to be Celebrated at IHM Church Tomorrow, June 17
The stained-glass windows in the church, call out some of the pioneer families that participated in building the church…
Red Ryder Rodeo Scheduled for July 2 & 3
Rodeo participants receive cash and prize awards for their daily performances, including the coveted personalized belt buckle…
Archuleta Democratic Club Will Consider Renewable Energy, Wednesday, June 21
Kirsten Skeehan will speak about LPEA and its policies in regard to renewable energy…
Town-Sponsored ‘ComFest’ Summer Concerts Begin Tomorrow, June 16
Proceeds from beer and wine sales will benefit a different local non-profit organization at each concert…
EDITORIAL: Dealing with the Property Valuation Increases, Part One
“I think it’s a job that we were voted in to do, and it’s our responsibility to do it…”
OPINION: Biden Administration Urged to Reject Western Hydrogen Hub
A coalition of Indigenous, climate, environmental justice and youth advocates urged the Department of Energy today to reject funding for the Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Al Hurricane Jr. to Headline 21st Annual Spanish Fiesta
Activities earlier in the day will include authentic Hispanic cuisine of southern Colorado and northern New Mexican plus a variety of other food trucks and artisan vendors…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Mother’s Day… Father’s Day… Flag Day…
Most important days are scheduled for a Sunday, or maybe Monday…
Dennis Elkins Returns to Perform ‘blood(line)’ at PSCA
Dennis Elkins returns to the Thingamajig Theatre stage for a one-man performance of his original play…