It is not too late to heed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s calls for a cease-fire, as he expressed his readiness to resume the negotiations immediately…
EDITORIAL: With Liberty and Justice for All, Part One
Here in Pagosa Springs, our elected leaders begin their official deliberations with a recitation of the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’…
Deadlines for Property Tax Protests Extended by Archuleta County BOCC
At the regular meeting of the Archuleta Board of County Commissioners, Assessor Johanna Tully-Elliot requested deadline extensions due to the closure of the 449 San Juan building offices…
Colorado Lawmakers Warned of Billion-Dollar Budget Crunch from GOP Reconciliation Bill
“We do have a potential of a recession and potential of reconciliation… that could really wreak havoc…”
Public Lands Proposed for Protection by Colorado Communities… at Risk…
National public lands in the CORE Act, Dolores River National Conservation Area Act, GORP Act and Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act at risk of being sold off…
BOOKISH: Reject This
Emily and Derek have received a string of rejections, and they’re delighted. “Finally some feedback,” Derek said. What about school? I asked. As MFA students, READ MORE
Flawed Federal Programs Maroon Rural Americans in Telehealth Blackouts, Part Two
“The worst-case scenario would be for any of these locations to be left behind,” Workman said…
LIBRARY NEWS: Construction of New Library Addition to Begin August 4
The circulation desk will remain in place with your dedicated, knowledgeable staff there to help you, but you’ll enter the building by a different route…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: 19th Hole Concert Series Continues Tonight
We want to thank the sponsors, along with the Pagosa Springs Golf Club, Square Top BB, Bank of Colorado, Inter-Mountain Propane, the Pagosa Springs Sun, and Jann C. Pitcher Real Estate…
EDITORIAL: The Uncertain Future of Our County Roads… Part Four
“But it’s pretty clear in the case law on governmental immunity, that counties have the discretion to chose what level of maintenance is appropriate…”
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of June 23-28
The 2nd and 4th Street intersections on the north side of US 160 will remain closed until utility and drainage work is complete…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Tourists are Arriving… Where’s My Squirt Gun?
The photo shows a couple of angry residents in Barcelona taking part of mass demonstrations, to protest the number of visitors to the Spanish city…
Colorado Lawmakers Redact Addresses After Minnesota Assassination
“There is absolutely no justification for targeted attacks on elected officials — or anyone — based on their political beliefs…”
LETTER: The County Obligation to Maintain Our Roads
Therefore, it appears that the entire 3-point Resolution capping our road maintenance at 5 years is void…
Flawed Federal Programs Maroon Rural Americans in Telehealth Blackouts, Part One
Adkins keeps spiral-bound notebooks and calendars filled with handwritten records of phone and internet outages…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: We Need Bipartisan Condemnation of Political Assassinations
The Minnesota Republican Party, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune also expressed support for the victims and condemned the attacks…
‘Native Lens; to Host Indigenous Filmmaking Symposium on June 28-29
Through the Symposium, Native Lens seeks to strengthen a supportive network of Indigenous filmmakers in the region…
2025 Scholarships Awarded by Chama Peak Land Alliance and Partners
“These scholarships are important for us, our partners, and for the next generation of conservationists…”
SEWER SYSTEM EMERGENCY: Warning Sent to Downtown Residents
“We urgently need community-wide support to minimize stress on the wastewater system until repairs can be made..”