“Someday, a fossil would be found of a human, more ape-like, or an ape, more human-like, than had been found by anyone…”
Preserving Our Old Growth Forests?
Our voices and discussions locally help decide how we will manage our forests here in the Pagosa Springs area…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: A Shooting Range in Aspen Springs
From what I’ve been able to gather, the proposed range is within two miles of our Aspen Springs property…
Archuleta County Thanks BWD and Perfect Parking, for Pothole Repairs
County Manager Jack Harper II explained the area of concern is owned by seven different private property owners and is a private drive…
‘Placeholder’ Greg Lopez Reflects on Six Months in Congress
“Don’t be surprised if you do see my name on a ballot in 2026…”
EDITORIAL: A Long Story About an Imaginary Water Shortage, Part One
Too often, citizen board members, lacking information, are shooting from the hip, while simultaneously defending their political “turf”…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado’s Decarbonization Will Continue Despite Trump Triumph
DC will be very different in January. But Colorado has strong momentum on its emissions-reduction journey…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Love Lucy, Part One
The race was on, to find fossils that proved Darwin’s theory. So we could say, with some confidence, that the story of Lucy started with Charles Darwin…
DEVIL MOUNTAIN CHRONICLES: Cabinet Nominees with a Lot of Baggage
This then is the new Trump Administration, chock-full of billionaires — the richest in American history….
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Dumbfounded by Mr. Proffitt’s Behavior
If we look up the term ‘scofflaw’ in a dictionary, we shouldn’t be surprised to see Mr. Proffitt’s portrait next to the definition…
PSMC Fundraising Wreath Auction is Now in Progress
You can view the wreaths at any time during PSMC’s business hours 7am-5pm…
Trump Unveils Lineup for FDA, CDC, Surgeon General
Trump wrote in his statement that the FDA had “lost the trust of Americans, and has lost sight of its primary goal as a regulator…”
CHAMBER NEWS: Board of Director Nominations Now Open
Duties include volunteering at various Chamber functions such as the annual meeting, Business Happy Hour and events throughout the year…
EDITORIAL: Living in Paradise
I’m not sure how many grandparents, here in Pagosa Springs, live in the same house as their grandchildren…
Season Tickets Available for Thingamajig Winter Season at PSCA
Season Ticket Perks include drink coupons on Opening Nights, free Come Again Tickets when you attend openings and bring a friend…
Colorado Wolf Advocates Launch $50,000 Anti-poaching Reward
The announcement of the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project’s anti-poaching reward comes after a year of tension between advocates, wildlife managers and ranchers…
BIG PIVOTS: LPEA Will Continue to Get Power from Tri-State After 2026 Exit
LPEA in September announced an agreement with Mercuria Energy America, a power wholesaler based in Houston, which is to be the cooperative’s major supplier of electricity…
Nonprofits Bring Affordable Health Plans to Colorado Counties
“With these affordable options and extensive support for mental and physical health, residents can access affordable, comprehensive health care…”
LETTER: Pagosa Ag Water Users Increasing Irrigation Efficiency
Between 2015 and 2024, 44 ag producers in Archuletta spent $920,000 for irrigation gated pipe to use on 10,833 acres of land…