Going back to the 1800s, settlers in the southern region faced times of hunger due to the lack of agriculture…
EDITORIAL: Walking in Quick-Drying Cement, Part Four
“What I do hope makes our entire community excited is a new school for our students to attend — safer, healthier, has better learning environments, that helps us retain teachers…”
Trump Administration Moves Ahead with Dismantling US Department of Education
The U.S. Education Department is moving management of K-12 and higher education to the Department of Labor…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Appreciation for the Sandwich Guy
On November 6, the jury returned a verdict of ‘not guilty’ after deliberating for about seven hours…
LPEA Announces 18th Annual ‘Fill the Bucket’ Food Drive This Saturday
Community members are encouraged to drop off nonperishable food items or monetary donations directly into LPEA’s bucket trucks…
Wreath Auction Starts Tomorrow at Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Each wreath has been beautifully crafted and donated by our wonderful staff, and every bid helps support the lifesaving work of our courageous emergency responders…
Can an Imperiled Frog Stop Oil Drilling near Denver Suburbs?
“Extinction usually isn’t immediate — it happens slowly, and then quickly, and you get to a point where a population can’t take care of itself…”
LETTER: Love for Our Public Lands
For far too long, extractive industries were prioritized for most of the 245 million acres of public lands overseen by the Bureau of Land Management…
‘Fishing is Fun’ Grants Available for Projects that Improve Angling Opportunities
“For nearly 40 years, the Fishing is Fun program has supported 375 angling improvement projects across the state…”
EDITORIAL: Walking in Quick-Drying Cement, Part Three
At the conclusion of last night’s meeting, ASD Superintendent Rick Holt noted that the School Board will be charged with making the final decision…
Community Foundation Commits $15,000 Matching Funds to Assist with San Juan Flood Recovery
The Archuleta CERF fund previously raised $21,000, which was used to support two crews from Southwest Conservation Corps…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Coldest Place in the Known Universe
The Boomerang Nebula is located 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus…
Joint Budget Committee Questions Gov. Polis’ Medicaid Proposal
“The Medicaid cuts here are particularly large…”
Early Thanksgiving Meal for All to be Served This Thursday, Nov. 20
Due to anticipated high demand, we recommend folks arrive before noon to pick up your meals…
Creede Repertory Theatre Welcomes Mallory Pierce as Director of Development
Before joining Creede Repertory Theatre, Mallory served as Director of Development for Mohonk Preserve in New York, where she led a successful $5.1 million capital campaign…
BOOKISH: I am a Writer… Maybe
“But you are a writer, Richard! You are!…”
Tomorrow’s Class Will Help You Prepare for the 2025 Christmas Bird Count
Classes will begin promptly at 6pm, and we invite you to come early to share a snack before we get started…
El Pomar Foundation’s Colorado Assistance Fund Distributes $1.5 million
“Time and again, Coloradans have demonstrated resiliency, rising to the opportunity to show compassion and care for one another…”
EDITORIAL: Walking in Quick-Drying Cement, Part Two
The discussion concerned future decisions by the two Boards — and ultimately, by Archuleta County voters — about the best way to provide safe, functional school buildings…