“We know from previous galas that our guests have been surprised and delighted by the evening’s festivities – and especially the clever and creative auction opportunities…”
Upcoming Garden Conversations and Garden Adventures for Kids
Join Healthy Archuleta this Saturday, July 12, for the next Garden Conversation…
BIG PIVOTS: Reflections on Our Current Immigration Debate
Looking back, it’s so easy to see the wrongness of Amache… the “prison on the plains” for Japanese-Americans during World War II…
Democratic Club to Consider ‘Pagosa Community Initiative’ at Luncheon
PCI’s mission is to provide services for Archuleta County residents to increase wellness and to create a place of belonging…
Coloradans Eligible for Compensation under Renewed Federal Radiation Exposure Program
The bill extends and expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, which provides compensation for medical bills…
EDITORIAL: Tourism, Taxes, and Turbulence, Part Two
The County staff had arranged numerous chairs for what was expected to be a good size audience, but as can be seen in the photo, the public turnout was rather meager…
THEATRE: Young Actors Take the Stage in ‘James & the Giant Peach’ This Weekend
Based on Roald Dahl’s classic tale, this high-energy musical tells the story of young James on a journey across the ocean with a magical crew…
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission Declines to Order Removal of Controversial Wolf Pack
Two of the 11 members of the commission overseeing CPW moved during the June 11 meeting to direct the agency to remove the entire Copper Creek pack…
READY, FIRE, AIM: One Big, Beautiful New Political Party
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom…”
States Scramble to Shield Hospitals from GOP Medicaid Cuts
Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis has said he’s likely to reconvene the legislature…
BOOKISH: A Most Beloved Writer
Or so he thought…
First Southwest Bank Collaborating with Navajo Nation
“Change Labs has been working toward this milestone for over two years,” says Jessica Stago…
EDITORIAL: Tourism, Taxes, and Turbulence, Part One
“Our purpose is to pretty much advocate for the effective use of Lodgers Tax for visitor marketing and advertising for Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs…”
Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans
The bill is expected to reverse many of the health coverage gains of the Biden and Obama administrations…
BIG PIVOTS: The Problem with the Colorado River, Part Two
“By the same token, it’s not at all obvious what the better approach is. So we muddle along, as we do in public policy processes…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Arbeit Macht Frei
“New research from Moodle shows that 66% of American employees are experiencing some sort of burnout in 2025…”
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of July 7-12
Downtown visitors are encouraged to follow the purple signage and stay out of the construction zone while they enjoy Pagosa’s summertime activities….
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Signed into Law on July 4
In order to fulfill priorities in the bill, Republicans scaled back spending on Medicaid, food assistance for low-income people and clean energy programs…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: For God’s Sake, Don’t Shut Down the Weather Satellites
As I write this, there’s a desperate search for dozens of girls, missing from a flood where the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes. …