It’s widely acknowledged that the highway reconstruction project will be stressful on businesses…
Month: February 2025
What Kind of Health Care Do Republicans Want?
“There is oftentimes a massive disconnect between what happens in the caucuses on Capitol Hill and what’s happening at family tables across America….”
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: A Journey Through the Food System
Healthy Archuleta is actively working to raise awareness of health-promoting foods and the importance of the local food system. A central part of this initiative is focusing on how the local food system works and how everyone in our community both contributes to and benefits from it. Healthy Archuleta has developed the food system wheel, READ MORE
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why Food is Important
Food also makes us feel good, when we eat it. And Lord knows, we need reasons to feel good these days…
Archuleta County Fair Board Announces Summer Kickoff Carnival
“We look forward to kicking off a fantastic summer with the community,” said Steadmon.
Downtown Pagosa Businesses Can Access ‘Small Biz Digital Trainers’
“I walked away with more ideas and resources in one hour than I have from six-week paid marketing courses….”
Upcoming Programming for Pagosa UU Fellowship
We will welcome Herb Grover, a resident of Pagosa Springs, who can highlight the beauty and share his expertise on climate change and its effects to Planet Earth…
Highway 160 Reconstruction Due to Begin on St. Patrick’s Day
The public is invited to attend a project open house on the evening of Monday, March 3 to learn more about the planned work, project phasing and project schedule…
EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Five
“We’re sitting here in the county with 14,000 people. The median income is $54,000 a year. The ‘Livable Wage’ index for Archuleta County is $92,000 for a family of four…”
Assessing Behavioral Health in Archuleta County
Last Friday, community members, healthcare professionals, and local leaders gathered at Pagosa Springs Medical Center for a pivotal presentation…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Menu Enhancements at Community Cafe
We have begun offering daily specials following the cultural shift towards more organic, seasonal, and fresh foods…
OPINION: Colorado Small Business Owner Troubled by House Budget Resolution
The resolution’s proposed reckless $2 trillion in spending cuts would have devastating effects on many small business employees…
GOAL High School Visits the Colorado State Capitol
After spending a day at the Capitol, it’s clear that it’s not just the house of the people but the house for all, including students…
LIBRARY NEWS: Middle School Principal to Speak on Phone, Social Media Issues
In today’s world dominated by social media and smart phones, new issues relating to youth mental health have arisen dramatically…
EDITORIAL: The Paradox of Economic Development, Part Four
We want our community to remain the same as it was. But we also want our community to steadily improve and change…
Trumpeter Terence Blanchard Coming to Community Concert Hall in Durango
Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard and The E-Collective set to perform on Wednesday, March 5…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Move Fast and Break Things
Our editor defended his choice. “But look at the fangs! Did you know musk deer have actual fangs?…”
Colorado Lawmakers Raise the Minimum Age for Buying Ammunition
The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is sponsored by Sen. Judy Amabile, a Boulder Democrat, and Sen. Cathy Kipp, a Fort Collins Democrat…