The goal of Drought Stage 2 is to reduce water consumption throughout the District by 20% to 30%…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Moves Ahead with Sales Tax Ballot Measure, Part One
“So I’m glad that we are finally taking steps to remedy some of these issues…”
EDITORIAL: Colorado Legislature to Convene for ‘Special Session’
This will be the third special session in as many years…
MIDDLE MESA FIRE UPDATE: August 6
On August 6 resources continue with their full suppression strategy using both indirect and direct tactics across the perimeter…
READY, FIRE, AIM: We Need to Talk
If the two of you have been able to pull off the small talk successfully, then you may decide to intensify the relationship by sharing your phone numbers…
CHAMBER NEWS: Networking and Educational Opportunities for Businesses
The event brings non-profit agencies, funders, and philanthropic organizations together. Think of it as a mini-Philanthropy Day…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: ASI Volunteers and Staff Mean Everything
Archuleta Seniors Inc. Meals on Wheels and dining room volunteers attended a food safety training on August 31…
New Medicaid Work Requirements Mean Less Leeway for States
This story by Katheryn Houghton and Bram Sable-Smith appeared on KFF Health News on August 5, 2025. When President Donald Trump signed a law adding READ MORE
LIBRARY NEWS: Library Closed This Week Due to Construction
Initial construction involves creating a new entrance to the library on the west side of the building where you’ll enter through the community garden…
Middle Mesa Fire Near Navajo Lake Threatening Archuleta County
Ground and air resources are working to suppress the fire, which is burning in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure is located…
EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part Four
The ‘Wastewater Capital Investment Fee’ (CIF) for a new home hooking into the PAWSD sewer system is currently $15,697…
Full House of ‘Thanks’ from Thingamajig Theatre for Exciting Summer Season
As August rolls in, we’re looking ahead to the final weeks of Thingamajig Theatre Company’s 2025 Summer Season…
Archuleta County Announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office has announced Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective yesterday, August 5…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Rabbit, a Duck, and a Mystery
I know, with some certainty, what a Rabbit looks like, even if he shows up wearing a plaid jacket and a gold waistcoat…
Republicans Propose Big Cuts to Renewable Energy Research Funding
National research laboratories would be gutted under budgets proposed by President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans…
Knights of Columbus to Hold Annual ‘Duck Race’ This Saturday
First place prize is $1,500, second place is $750 and third place is $500…
Colorado’s New Teacher Apprenticeship Program Offers a Path into the Classroom
“They can be earning while they’re learning,” Bivens said…
OPINION: Seizing The Global Momentum For A Two-State Solution
It is hard to exaggerate the indispensable role that the US must play to bring about a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict…
EDITORIAL: A Few Words from Harrison Ford, Part Three
Acting — which is, after all, a form of storytelling — typically occurs in a collaborative atmosphere…