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BACKYARD DIVERSITY: Wildflower Mixes for the Four Corners
One of the first and easiest things to do when improving backyard habitat is to sow wildflower seeds…
COLORFEST 2026: An Astounding Weekend of Balloons, Color, and Community
The 40th Annual Colorfest turned out to be a gorgeous weekend of hot-air balloons, music, local cuisine, brewers and distillers, and the 250/150 Celebratory Drone Light Show…
OPINION: Colorado School of Mines Falling Short on Sustainability
A school like Mines, one of the most renowned engineering schools in the country, should be walking the walk…
OPINION: Protecting Waterways Across Colorado and the American Southwest
Every single one of these proposed projects will increasingly pollute and/or deplete our waterways in Colorado and the American Southwest…
EDITORIAL: Celebrating ‘Constitution Week’ in Archuleta County, Part Four
Some might find it obvious, when reading this Amendment, that only the powers specifically written into the Constitution accrue to the federal government…
THEATRE: When the Shark is Broken, the Real Drama Begins
Robert Shaw is proud, volatile and struggling with alcohol. Roy Scheider tries to keep the peace, while Richard Dreyfuss is determined to prove himself…
Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing
Residents voiced concern about pollution from diesel generators, as well as the data center industry’s power demands…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Sucker in a ‘Tootsie Pop’ World
“All eyes are on the Lone Star State this November, and all the pressure is on Gina and me to lead this ticket to victory…”
PAWSD Planning to Lighten Water Restrictions Due to Wet September
While drought conditions are improving, continued diligence in water conservation remains important…
LETTER: Dwayne Romero Will Reverse Federal Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
Because of Hurd, six rural hospitals in Colorado now face closure…
How an Innovative Tier of Rural Nonprofits Rebuilt a Legacy Federal Framework
What has emerged is a lean, highly optimized tier of regional infrastructure assets…
‘Communities Lead Communities Thrive’ Announces 2027 Policy Priorities
“By modernizing state grantmaking, we can… improve the partnership between government and the community-based organizations delivering critical services across Colorado…”
EDITORIAL: Celebrating ‘Constitution Week’ in Archuleta County, Part Three
Nevertheless, it’s still Constitution Week in Archuleta County — and across the entire country — for three more days…
Colorado Looking at $1.6 Billion Budget Deficit Next Year
“Medicaid cost growth, largely driven by long-term care and prescription drugs, is higher than previously forecasted…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Trucks for the Taliban
Of course there’s a good reason why the Taliban prefers Toyota trucks…
ESSAY: The Duke Chronicles, Part Two
I then asked him why I was not contacted, seeing as Duke had a chip and that it was his duty to consult and get my permission before proceeding…
The History and Future of American Public Lands
You are invited to join Walt Dabney, former National Park Service Superintendent and Texas State Parks Director for an eye-opening talk…
‘Seeds of Learning’ Now Offering Childcare for Toddlers
We know how difficult it can be for families in Archuleta County to find high-quality care for toddlers…