How can we not find the actions of these governors amusing?
BIG PIVOTS: What Does the Election Mean for Colorado’s Energy Plans?
Some reason to believe that Colorado can continue to mostly chug along. But then there’s the issue of tariffs…
Michigan Chooses to Look After Its Children After Federal Funds Disappear
“Do you think we should do this for babies everywhere? What do you think?…”
Upcoming Classes Will Get You Ready for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings, November 20 and December 4, and on Thursday, December 12 at the Community United Methodist Church…
EDITORIAL: Trust Issues… Part Four
Superintendent Holt and Chief Executive of Operations Sanchez seemed to be suggesting that our local school buildings were reaching — or had already reached — the end of their useful lives…
Republicans Win Control of Congress
The AP projected Republicans would hold 53 Senate seats after flipping Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia’s seats from blue to red…
Archuleta County Seeking Housing Survey Input from Residents, Employers
“If you live in Archuleta County or the Town of Pagosa Springs, this survey applies to you…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Me, and Ben Franklin, and Zeus
“In 1752 before Ben Franklin invented Pizza, Gameboy, the iPad2 or Mexican food, he was contemplating how to conquer electricity…”
Southwest Colorado Prepares to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and Colorado Statehood
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will observe the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. One month later, on August 1, 2026, Colorado will celebrate 150 years of statehood…
DEVIL MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES: There’s a Bad Moon on the Rise
And with any pending dangerous storm, we can only hope for the best, and expect the worst…
‘Cone Zone’ Update Scheduled for Monday at Bliss Scoops & Sweets
Get the scoop on the Highway 160 Reconstruction Project — and a sweet treat, too…
UU Fellowship Opens the Holiday Season
Sunday, November 17 at 10:30am, we open the holiday season with looking inward to living gratefully and ponder what that means for us…
OPINION: The Free State of Colorado
The centerpiece of Trump’s campaign was his promise to undertake mass deportations of millions of immigrants…
History Comes Alive at Pagosa Charter School
How do perspectives on history shape a story? Why is it important to view history through multiple lenses?
EDITORIAL: Trust Issues… Part Three
Archuleta School District (ASD) had been growing its student enrollment by leaps and bounds through the 1990s and on into 2008…
BIG PIVOTS: Time to Say ‘No’ to Electric Rate Increases?
Pueblo and Canon City already have lower incomes but the highest electric rates in Colorado. Pueblo mayor calls utility predatory…
Colorado to Overhaul School Accountability System?
A task force created to examine the state’s education accountability system is recommending a major overhaul — including adjustments to ratings for schools and districts READ MORE
LIBRARY NEWS: Priceless Historical Materials Available at Your Library
In a cozy corner of your library, there is a treasure trove of local history available for your reading pleasure…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: The Winter Fundraiser
Thanks to the kind donation of a matching grant provided by an anonymous benefactor, your generous donation to Archuleta Seniors Inc. will be doubled, up to $5000…