“Based on the highest figures we’re looking at, and that’s in cooperation with the Forest Service… it puts it at about a $750,000 project…”
LPEA Election Results Announced
Officers will be seated at the next meeting of the LPEA Board of Directors scheduled for Wednesday, June 17…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Starting This Friday, May 22, in San Juan National Forest
Lower elevation areas will go into restrictions while upper elevations and wilderness will not…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Wanton Destruction of CBS Property, for Your Entertainment
You could invite the previous host of the “Late Night” show — David Letterman — to join you atop the Ed Sullivan Theatre, and throw furniture off the roof…
CHAMBER NEWS: Pagosa Coming Alive with Color and Chrome
The Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Car Show June 12-13… As always, it is a free event…
SENIOR NEWS: Honoring Gold Star Mother Eve Taylor
Archuleta Seniors, Inc. would like to honor Eve Taylor a Gold Star Mother and thank her for her incredible sacrifice…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Youth Prevention Initiative Builds Media Literacy & Leadership Skills
During this past academic year, students participated in interactive workshops exploring how tobacco and vaping companies target youth through social media…
Research Shows Colorado Families Struggling with Energy Costs
“Energy is a basic need, and one too many Coloradans struggle to afford.” said Jennifer Gremmert, CEO of Energy Outreach Colorado…
OPINION: After the Servers Go Dark
Across the United States, communities are evaluating whether to host a new generation of infrastructure: hyperscale data centers…
EDITORIAL: The Cost of Wildfire Preparations, Part One
“We did have an assessment done, and there’s about $720 million worth of property in that area. And that’s only about 1/3 of the PLPOA area…”
Colorado Celebrates Strong First-Year of Care Worker Tax Credit
The State will continue accepting Care Worker Tax Credit attestations through the October 15, 2026 tax extension deadline…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Don’t Know What I Don’t Know, But I Think I Do
This topic came to my attention when I came across a scientific paper titled, “The misunderstood limits of folk science…”
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Delays Opening Due to Drought Conditions
“This was a difficult decision because the railroad is vital to the Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico economies…”
Riding the Rails, Literally, in South Fork, Colorado
We repurpose existing rail lines to create guided biking experiences that allow guests to explore without paving new roads or disturbing fragile ecosystems…
First Ever Pagosa Card Show Scheduled for June 20 & 21
Are you a vendor with a fantastic collection of cards or memorabilia? We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our growing community…
Colorado Governor Tells Legislators to ‘Go Easy on Tech’
“We have a good start here,” he said. “We have a few thousand jobs. This is going to be an enormous sector going forward…”
LETTER: ‘Women Helping In Pagosa Springs’ to Meet Next Tuesday
WHIPS, Women Helping in Pagosa Springs, will have their next luncheon on Tuesday, May 26, 11:30am -1:00pm in the tent at the Sculpture Park on Lewis Street…
Raising the Railings on the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
“When someone dies at the bridge, it’s broadcast in the news. At first there’s no name. And everyone here thinks ‘I hope it’s not someone I know.’…”
EDITORIAL: PAWSD Looks Ahead… to a Potential Budget Crunch, Part Two
“The PAWSD 2026 budget was already thin, leaving little room for any budget shortfalls. The impact of the CIF revenue miss directly erodes our DSCR…”