The thing I know is poetry. I believe I have arrived at this knowledge honestly…
LIBRARY NEWS: Two Free Events for Children’s Book Day/El Dia de los Ninos
Tomorrow, Friday, April 26 from 2-3:30 p.m., all ages are invited to the library to start creating your entry in a fun book art contest…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Series of Events Will Celebrate Older Americans
In the spirit of collaboration, we invite local organizations to partner with us in hosting events that foster connections…
US House Speaker Mike Johnson Confronts Anti-War Protesters at Columbia University
“The House has been investigating a number of these campuses,” Johnson said. “There is a nexus to federal funding…”
EDITORIAL: A Tribute to the Beatles, for Education
Since opening its doors in September 2017, Pagosa Peak Open School has grown into an intimate K-8 school, operating in a large former office building…
World, National Champion Cyclists to Offer Gear at Durango Devo Bike Swap
“The smiles on kids’ and adults’ faces when they walk out with their new ride is priceless,” added Haggart…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Wonderful NPR Joy Generator
Unfortunately, I didn’t find out about the NPR “Joy Generator” until last week. Meaning that I could have been a lot happier these past couple of years…
Garden Tea Party Celebrates Ruby Sisson Library Volunteers
Library volunteers help with many important tasks including shelving, program preparation, garden maintenance and more…
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Update from Habitat Archuleta
Maddie said that on their days off and after work, the crew also volunteered at the food pantry…
LETTER: A Bargain is Not Necessarily a Bargain
Buying something you aren’t sure you need, or how you might use… simply because it’s “a bargain”… doesn’t sound to me like smart stewardship of public resources…
OPINION: Sen. Bennet Comments on Passage of National Security Aid Package
“We have had a long, tough battle to stand-up for democracy around the world and support the courageous people of Ukraine…”
OPINION: Bold Solutions Needed, to Roll Back Taxes
Colorado taxpayers will quickly understand that this last-minute measure will not come close to providing the relief from soaring property taxes…
PPOS Middle-Schoolers Join Community Conversations on Native American Boarding Schools
“The first Indian boarding school was close to Durango,” said one fifth-grader, referring to an Indian Boarding School constructed in Hesperus…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Considers $850,000 Property Purchase, Part Four
About half an hour into the meeting, the Council began discussing the ‘second reading’ of Ordinance 1004…
Dozens of High-Stakes Initiatives Headed for Colorado’s 2024 Ballot, Part Two
In an echo of past Colorado elections, the stage is set once again this year for a ballot clash between the oil and gas industry and environmental advocates…
READY, FIRE, AIM: My Future Flying Car
On his way to work, George drops off young Elroy at elementary school, daughter Judy at high school, and wife Jane at the shopping mall…
BOOKISH: Writing Dogs
Your black lab is your finest writing dog. That’s because that’s the dog I own….
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Clothes They Wore When They Were Assaulted
There’s an Auburn sweatshirt, a Pokemon t-shirt, a Captain America t-shirt, a local high school t-shirt. One shirt said “Dream On…”