Mercuria is renowned for its efficiency and innovation, integrating advanced technology, and low-carbon solutions into the energy value chain…
EDITORIAL: Hunting Season, Election Season, Budget Season, Part Three
“So I asked the Tourism Board the other day, ‘What would we do if we had $300,000 more?’ And nobody had a quick and ready answer…”
Pagosa ColorFest Celebration Starts Today, September 20
ColorFest 2024 is upon us and, with a hopeful weather pattern, we should have two days of hot air balloons, a delicious and entertaining Passport READ MORE
Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 30 Years in Archuleta County
The affiliate went on to build two homes in the first year of their campaign and is now making great progress building three homes in Year 3 of the plan…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Looking Forward to Being a Burden on My Children
According to a 2023 survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, about 28% of people 65 and older live by themselves…
Pagosa UU Fellowship Begins ‘Going Deeper’ with Small Group Ministry
This month, and into October the gathered group’s focus will be on ‘What the World Needs Now’…
LETTER: Not-So-Theoretical Questions About the Election
If I go to a theater and yell fire when none exists, and people are injured while evacuating the building, am I liable for the injuries?
U.S. House Passes ‘Anti-Woke’ Legislation Aimed at Higher Ed
“House Republicans passed the Act to stand up for academic freedom, defend students’ constitutional rights, and ensure that colleges and universities aren’t forced to bend the knee…”
EDITORIAL: Hunting Season, Election Season, Budget Season, Part Two
Here’s a photo of the Dry Gulch valley that would be completely flooded, if the reservoir were built to the size proposed by SJWCD…
Colorado Finding Ways to Promote Employee-Owned Businesses
More Colorado businesses are converting to employee-owned models with the direct support of an office within the state’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade…
Brilliant Nature Documentary Premiers in Pagosa on Sept. 25
I’m looking forward to seeing “Wild Orchid Man On The Rocks” on the big screen. I’ll see you at the Liberty Theatre…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Eating Pets in Springfield
“A lot of towns don’t want to talk about it because they’re so embarrassed by it…”
ARCHULETA HEALTH FAIR & EXPO: Heidi & Tom Sottek
Please consider supporting this community-led event by sponsoring and/or volunteering to make this year a success…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Announcing Our Fall Fundraiser
Thanks to the kind donation of a matching grant provided by an anonymous benefactor your generous donation will be doubled up to $5000…
LIBRARY NEWS: Local Author’s New Book is Set in Pagosa
The book captures your attention from the opening pages that describe an arson barn fire on the heroine’s ranch property…
BLM Issues Management Plan for Río Grande del Norte National Monument
Publication of the plan amendment opens a 30-day public protest period…
EDITORIAL: Hunting Season, Election Season, Budget Season, Part One
A local government’s budget defines, in a very real sense, which problems will be addressed in 2025, and which will not…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Killing Us Softly with Obnoxious Vehicles
If you drive in America, the chances are that 1-in-75 of all the people in the cars around you on the road will be killed by a car — probably, by someone else’s car…