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HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Week of August 17-21
On Wednesday, August 19 beginning at 7pm, westbound 7th Street will be shut down to one lane with alternating traffic…
Drought, Wildfires Create Challenges for Wildlife
During difficult drought conditions, habitat improvement efforts, responsible recreation and public lands stewardship can help Colorado’s wildlife remain resilient…
LETTER: A New Corvette in My Garage?
I am quite pleased that someone has finally voiced this option publicly…
The Pagosa Gateway Project Film Premieres Tomorrow, August 19, at Liberty Theatre
The short documentary follows the restoration of approximately two miles of the San Juan River…
Tonight, Thingamajig Summer Rep Actors Go ‘Off Script’
These brilliant performers will improvise scenes and characters with the Lickety-Split pros Scott and Karisa…
LETTER: New Community Compost Bins at the Ruby Sisson Library
This is my third community compost setup that I’ve built along with the bins at the Pagosa Springs High School and the Community Gardens…
OPINION: Should the Taxpayers Pay Commissioner Medina’s Personal Legal Bills?
“Before taxpayers are required to pay this bill, I respectfully ask the Board and County Attorney to answer a very simple question…”
Advanced Inspection Tool Used to Help Analyze Town Sewer System
The information collected during the inspection will now be analyzed, with results expected in approximately one month…
PLAYING IN THE DIRT: Pagosa Youth Learn About Watershed Restoration
San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) has been engaged in youth watershed stewardship programming over the spring and summer…
Americorps Youth Arrive in Pagosa to Help Build Habitat Homes
From August 4 through September 23, these young adults will work alongside Habitat’s core volunteers…
RIO BLANCO FIRE UPDATE: August 13
While the work may not be as visible or dramatic as active firefighting, these efforts are critical to minimizing erosion, runoff and flooding across the burn area…
Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs, Part Two
“The way Mission Health handled the whole thing felt predatory,” Crago recalled, noting that when she balked at the $9,000 figure…
Voting Now Open for Seeds Fundraiser ‘Hometown Voices & Nashville Stories’
Contestants Darcy DeGuise, Annita and Wim Bens, Shellie Dolan, Leela Simpson, Stetson and Cia Adkisson, and Dawn Siggett are donating their time and talents…
Archuleta School District to Present ‘The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition’
In addition to its heartwarming, relevant message, “The SpongeBob Musical” features an eclectic soundtrack written by an extraordinary lineup of legendary musical artists…
‘Runway for Rise’ Fundraiser Coming in October
All funds raised through Runway for Rise are tax-deductible and support Rise Above Violence in its mission to create lasting community change…
OPINION: Colorado’s Lax Regulations Result in Death of Another Reintroduced Wolf
“Colorado has an opportunity to demonstrate that our vision of restoring the wild, of restoring wolves, to our state is in fact attainable…”
RIO BLANCO FIRE UPDATE: August 11
Firefighters on the Rio Blanco Fire continue to make big strides on mopping up and containment, now at 91 percent…
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Week of August 10-15
Crews continue to make significant progress on Lewis Street paving operations and the intersection is expected to open mid-week…