As usual the weather was just like you like it. Seeing friends, making friends. Singing along with local musicians and all the people watching…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Rainbows, Unicorns, and Bloated Websites
I hate it when people begin an online essay with the phrase, “Let’s be honest…”
High Summer Temperatures in Pagosa Area Streams Placing Stress on Trout
Water temps climbed into the trout danger zone starting the afternoon of June 18…
Wildfires Close National Parks in Colorado, Arizona
Visitors and staff at two national parks — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and Grand Canyon’s North Rim — have been evacuated…
Democratic Club Luncheon to Hear from Pagosa Community Initiative on Monday
PCI’s mission is to provide services for Archuleta County residents to increase wellness and to create a place of belonging for everyone in our community…
‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Rodeo Coming to Pagosa
On Friday, August 1 at 6:30pm, the fair rodeo and associated activities are being held to raise funds for PSMC’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders…
July 15 is Final Day to Register for Youth Soccer; Skills Clinic Starts Monday
After a strong season last spring, the club is excited to welcome returning players and new faces alike…
EDITORIAL: Tourism, Taxes, and Turbulence, Part Four
“So as we talk about it as a group, who wants to be involved, who does not want to be involved, and there’s a large contingency who would prefer not to share their data…”
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Planned Parenthood in Medicare Lawsuit
“Already, in states across the country, providers and health center staff have been forced to turn away patients who use Medicaid to get basic health care…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Sunny Side of More Babies
The highest number of births the planet ever experienced was in 2012, when 146 million children were born…
OPINION: Supreme Court Decision May Allow Mass Firing of Federal Workers
The decision could result in job losses for tens of thousands of employees across the federal government, including drastic cuts at the U.S. Forest Service…
OPINION: Big Retailers Bend the Knee to Trump
What makes it worse is that in many marginalized and rural communities, big box stores are often the only place to shop…
Colorado Behavioral Health Administration Launches ‘LIFTS’ Program
“Since taking office, this administration has been committed to increasing behavioral health support for people across our great state…”
FIRST PERSON: I’ve Seen the Disconnect in Local News Coverage
As I dig into my work this summer at Chalkbeat, research, accessibility, and visibility are top of mind….
LIBRARY NEWS: Friends Summer Book Sale, Audubon Birds Event Next Thursday
The hugely popular three-day Friends of the Library book sale happens next week at the Community Methodist Church…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: A Wide Range of Services for Seniors
Why does Archuleta Seniors Inc. offer programs, classes, and games, in addition to healthful lunches and other services?
EDITORIAL: Tourism, Taxes, and Turbulence, Part Three
The Springs Resort recently opened the doors to its new 78-room motel, spa and restaurant, and more than a dozen new geothermal soaking pools…
CHAMBER NEWS: Passing of the Torch
It is with excitement of the future, and sadness of leaving something that has been such a large portion of my life, that I write this article…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Man in the Glass Case
“The skeleton he will cause to be put together in such a manner as that the whole figure may be seated in a chair…”