“When you close a hospital, oftentimes, the community follows,” Morgan said…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What a Father Can Give His Kids
He was a star attorney who made so much money that he could afford a house with a swimming pool and a skating rink…
PAGOSA UU FELLOWSHIP: June 15 Service Will Discuss ‘Journey to a Sacred Place’
Pagosa Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship will feature Julie Loar, a highly-awarded author of eight books and more than a hundred articles…
OPINION: U.S. Senate Promoting Trophy Homes on Public Lands?
“Senator Mike Lee should be ashamed of himself for using the housing affordability crisis as an excuse to sell public lands off to private developers…”
OPINION: The Duty to Prevent Genocide is Being Ignored by the U.S.
“Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza is quite explicit, open, and unashamed….Israel’s goal is to destroy the Palestinians of Gaza…”
EDITORIAL: Town Council Decides Not to Adopt a Metro District Policy, Part Two
“My main concern with metro districts, in general, is that we already have a subdivision that is not filled out. Why would we be subsidizing another development?…”
Proposed Trump Administration Cuts to Medical Research Draw Bipartisan Flak
“This administration is making a conscious choice not to fund research into Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and rare diseases…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Ultra-Processed Information
“Today, we’re excited to introduce Alexa+, our next-generation assistant powered by generative AI. Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter, personalized — and she helps you get things done…”
Grand Opening for Mountain Express Transit’s New Bus Facility on June 28
Free and open to the public, residents are encouraged to see what has been over a year in the making…
Healthy Archuleta to Host Workshops for Youth Interested in Healthcare Careers
Healthy Archuleta has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to offer Archuleta County youth a chance to learn more about healthcare careers…
Chimney Rock Interpretive Association Announces 5th Annual Youth Workshops
The workshops, scheduled for June 24, and July 8 and 22, offer elementary-aged children the chance to explore the rich history and natural beauty of this iconic landmark…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Fossils Fun Today, Plus Plans for Summer Book Sale
Today, Thursday, June 12, is a special all-ages archaeology and fossils event from 12:30 – 1:45pm…
OPINION: Department of Justice Wrongly Attacking the Antiquities Act
This position is a departure from a 1938 Justice Department opinion, which found that presidential monument designations are irrevocable and unchangeable…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Decides Not to Adopt a Metro District Policy, Part One
“I applaud the Council for taking the time to learn about the risks associated with metro districts…”
Anti-ICE Protests March Through Denver
For the second day in a row, Coloradans protested against the mass deportation campaign being carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents across the country…
19th Hole Concerts Continue Tomorrow, Thursday, June 12
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, in partnership with the Pagosa Springs Golf Club, is sponsoring the second of four 19th Hole Concerts…
READY, FIRE, AIM: TACO Tuesday in a Dead Country
Certain restaurants have been advertising tacos on Tuesday since at least 1933. (In Norway and Sweden, tacos are served on Fridays, I understand….)
Special Father’s Day Event on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
It’s more than a scenic train ride — it’s a chance for dads to slow down, soak up the beauty of the mountains, and make memories with their families that last…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Pell Grants Matter, and Not Just to College Students
“By 2031, 72 percent of jobs in the U.S. will require postsecondary education and/or training…”