Today, Thursday, November 18, representatives from San Juan Basin Public Health will be at the library from noon-1pm to discuss health insurance and care coordination…
Category: Community
Pagosa Museum Receives Colorado Humanities Grant
As the state affiliate of NEH, Colorado Humanities sought to provide emergency funding to the smallest organizations, including local museums, historical societies and historic sites…
Firewood Permits Available on the San Juan National Forest
Each permit costs $20 and allows firewood cutters to gather two and a half cords of dead and downed firewood from the San Juan National Forest for personal use…
LIBRARY NEWS: Several Health-related Events Coming Your Way
Tomorrow, Friday, November 12, and again on November 19 from 1:30 – 2:15pm you are invited to come to the library for a free visit with a certified therapy dog…
Who Wants to be a Cop? They Do… Part Two
“In my community, you don’t take this path, you take a different one,” she said. “We’re not really fans of the police over there…”
OBITUARY: Marilyn Duncan Smith
On September 23, 1927 in New Brighton, PA, Marilyn Jean Shaffer was born. She was raised to be a generous, compassionate, Christian woman…
Who Wants to be a Cop? They Do… Part One
CPR News followed the 13 cadets currently enrolled at the Community College of Aurora’s police academy for several months…
LIBRARY NEWS: Books Can Be Popular Companions for Kids
Also today, Thursday, November 4, representatives from San Juan Basin Public Health will be at the library from noon-1pm to discuss health insurance…
OPINION: Five Community Values for Building a Strong Town
When we study pre-Depression cities, we find that most of what was built was adaptable. That’s the legacy of building in a time when you couldn’t afford to make mistakes…
Apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Starting on Monday
In addition to home heating bill assistance, LEAP recipients may be eligible to receive furnace repair and replacement in heat-related emergencies in addition to weatherization services…
Online Platform Accepting Donations Beginning November 1 to Support Local Charities
Southwest Colorado Gives is a safe, secure, and easy platform for donors to contribute online to local nonprofits…
LIBRARY NEWS: Halloween Party Tomorrow; Health Insurance Sessions
On November 4, representatives from San Juan Basin Public Health will be at the library from noon-1pm to discuss health insurance and care coordination and to answer your questions…
Southwest Region Sees $32,500 in Non-Profit Grants from El Pomar Foundation
Since 2003, El Pomar’s Regional Partnerships program has also provided invaluable support to 11 regions statewide, representing all 64 counties…
Simple Ways to Save on Your Monthly Energy Bill
Black Hills Energy is encouraging customers to consider weatherization projects and behavioral changes that reduce wasted energy and save money on monthly energy bills…
LIBRARY NEWS: Fun and Free Halloween Activities at Your Library
Our in-person annual pumpkin decorating contest and Halloween party takes place on Friday, October 29 from 2-4pm…
Changes in Work Schedule at This Year’s Habitat House
We need local volunteers! We will mostly be working on painting and miscellaneous indoor items…
Firewood Permits Available on the San Juan National Forest
Each permit costs $20 and allows firewood cutters to gather two-and-a-half cords of dead and downed firewood from the San Juan National Forest…
Audubon Society Meets Wednesday, Oct. 20
In what is becoming an annual tradition, the October meeting will highlight the excellent wildlife photography and storytelling abilities of our members…
Food Coalition to Host ‘Community Conversation’ This Thursday, Oct. 14
We will be hosting an online Community Conversation on the topic of author Mark Winne’s book, Closing the Food Gap, Resetting the Table in the Land of the Plenty…