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County Road 500 Closed Near Arboles
Road & Bridge staff have set barricades…
LETTER: Don’t Punish Kids for School Absences
When did we stop trusting parents’ judgements? They are the only ones who should determine whether their child’s absence is excused or unexcused…
LETTER: Jeff Hurd Betrays Us with a Smile
Question: dare we bring up politics, when Hurd attacks our family and friends?…
Archuleta County Declares a Disaster
“WHEREAS, the magnitude of this event has exceeded the County’s capacity to respond with available resources…”
OPINION: A Proposed Development That Doesn’t Fit Our Community
How about taking a step back and considering what the benefits of this project are, before going further?…
‘Southwest Fresh Fest’ At Billy Goat Hop Farm Returns For Year Five
This year’s Southwest Fresh Fest live music lineup features Mojo Birds, a funky flock of music-makers creating a joyful, groove-driven party…
‘Pagosa’s 100+ Women Who Care’ Will Support Community Nonprofits
Members may nominate one nonprofit and vote at the giving event at Coyote Moon on October 30, 2026…
League of Women Voters to Discuss Three Important Ballot Measures Next Week
The informational meeting will be held at 5:30pm at the Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St…
Fall Chores for Preventing Wildfire Damage
Any wildland landscape can experience wildfire…
ESSAY: Who Needs a Library These Days?
Libraries offer so much more than books. Our Ruby Sisson Library’s precious resource is our librarians…
‘Waste Tires’ Collection Event Tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 25
A maximum of 9 tires per vehicle will be accepted at the ‘Waste Tires’ collection event tomorrow, Friday, September 25 from 9am to 4pm…
LIBRARY NEWS: Craft and Hobby Database Marks Makerspace Opening
Craft and Hobby is available free with your library card online from home or on the go…
Wolf Creek Season Passes Available Starting This Saturday, Sept. 26
Pre-Season Pass Sale is Online Sales Only. In-person purchases will not be available…
BACKYARD DIVERSITY: Wildflower Mixes for the Four Corners
One of the first and easiest things to do when improving backyard habitat is to sow wildflower seeds…
COLORFEST 2026: An Astounding Weekend of Balloons, Color, and Community
The 40th Annual Colorfest turned out to be a gorgeous weekend of hot-air balloons, music, local cuisine, brewers and distillers, and the 250/150 Celebratory Drone Light Show…
Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing
Residents voiced concern about pollution from diesel generators, as well as the data center industry’s power demands…
PAWSD Planning to Lighten Water Restrictions Due to Wet September
While drought conditions are improving, continued diligence in water conservation remains important…
LETTER: Dwayne Romero Will Reverse Federal Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
Because of Hurd, six rural hospitals in Colorado now face closure…