By Roberta Strickland We see the word “zen” tossed around a lot these days. It seems to mean having a relaxing, spa-like experience, or “being in the moment.” Actually “being in the moment”is a Zen principle. Real Zen is the Japanese school of Buddhism that grew out of the Chan (meditation) tradition of China. There READ MORE
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Colorado GOP Candidates Present United Front at Press Conference
“Working Americans right now, in a recession, can’t afford a tax. That’s my main beef with it…”
Downtown Parish Hall Closed for Possible Repairs
A recent certified inspection of the facility identified several structural as well as health and safety issues…
HABITAT ARCHULETA UPDATE: Excavation to Garages
Habitat future homeowners are required to contribute 250 hours of “Sweat Equity” in building their home alongside our volunteers…
OPINION: When It Comes to Child Safety, We Can Do Better than Car Seats
As I think about my future as a parent and the desire that all parents have to keep their kids safe…
Outdoor Baking Demonstration This Saturday at Pagosa Farmers Market
Kathy begins with her famous whole wheat pie dough made from flour that comes from Mountain Mama Mill in the Rio Grande Valley…
Ride the Mountain Express Transit Bus for Free in August
During the month of August, public transit agencies around the state of Colorado are joining together to take part in the Zero Fare for Better Air initiative…
Colorado Oil Companies Focus on Dividends, Not New Drilling
PDC joined many other companies in continuing to assure investors that they plan to limit overall production growth to under 5% for the foreseeable future….
’19th Hole Concerts’ Raise $9,690 for Archuleta County Nonprofits
The 19th Hole Concerts featured a different nonprofit and local music talent at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club on Thursday evenings in June…
Colorado DMV, Archuleta County to Reveal ‘DMV2GO’ Services
With DMV2GO, the DMV can set up pop-up and mobile driver license offices throughout the state, including rural areas…
Community Invited to Public Outreach Event on Local Water Needs, Tonight
The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided…
Colorado ‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Contest Open to High School Students
“Allowing the next generation of voters to creatively participate in our elections is such a fun way to encourage engagement in our democracy…”
Photography Club to Hear About John Fielder’s Landscape Photography
Fielder is a well-known large-format photographer, author, teacher, publisher and conservationist who has produced wonderful images of Colorado since the 1970s…
OPINION: Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round
By Gabe Kohler The recent devastating wildfires and subsequent flash flooding are fresh in the minds of many New Mexicans – it can feel debilitating to grieve the loss of lives and property while the risk of danger remains. There are number of services available and actions that can be taken to help protect families READ MORE
OPINION: Fiscal Incompetence at BLM
The Bureau of Land Management has been wasting hundreds of millions of dollars on programs proven to not work. Yet decades go by with continued increases in annual budgets…
‘Dancing with the Pagosa Stars’ Tickets Now on Sale
You’re not going to want to miss this year’s amazing talent…
‘Curtains Up’ Casting Call for the ‘Addams Family Musical’
There are roles for adults and children — 10 leading roles, 10 supporting roles and 15 extra ensemble members…
Colorado Teachers’ Pay Increasing in Some Communities
New teachers in Jeffco Public Schools will earn starting salaries of $50,000 and the most experienced teachers will be able to earn more than $100,000 a year…
Tina Peters’ Election Challenge Nets Three Additional Votes
Crane did not expect results from the final three counties to alter the general outcome of the recount…