Whether you’re recovering from surgery or injury, managing a chronic condition, or working to improve your balance, strength, and mobility…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Very Soon, You May Have to Beg for Your Plastic Fork
“A Colorado bill would prevent restaurants from giving customers single-use plastic items like utensils and condiment packets unless the person explicitly asks for them…”
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
“Community health workers should be part of every healthcare team,” Eckstrom said. “They support the patient in ways the medical system just can’t…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Those Held Accountable for Murder
Americans are getting smarter about realizing that Iran’s and North Korean ally Putin, is not our friend…
LETTER: LPEA Board President Nicole Pitcher, Focused on the Future
There is so much misinformation being spread that it would be impossible to correct it all in one letter. So here are a few to consider…
Our Community Comes Together for ‘Denim Day’ Tomorrow, April 29
Wearing denim and attending the movie work hand in hand…
OPINION: The Southern Poverty Law Center Prosecution is Absurd. That May Be the Point.
Let’s take a brief spin through history. The Southern Poverty Law Center rose to fame in 1987, when it secured a $7 million judgment against the United Klans of America…
EDITORIAL: A Government Obsessed with Recreation? Part Four
So I was delighted to receive a phone call on Friday from Ken Levine, one of the four siblings who own the Fairway Land Trust property…
OPINION: Agricultural Work is Dangerous; Communication Can Save Lives
Safe workplaces are built by leaders who prioritize safety, model safe behavior and create environments where workers feel empowered to raise concerns or stop work….
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Hot Topic on Planet Earth
…This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang but a whimper…
Aspen House Invites the Community to May 1 Groundbreaking
Tim Brown will bring in the big equipment and we will officially break ground on Aspen House — a home built with love, determination, and the support of this incredible community…
ESSAY: Urging Archuleta County Firefighters to Take Part in National Registry for Cancer
Efforts to better safeguard firefighters increasingly depend on the ability to turn their experiences into measurable evidence that can guide prevention, policy, and long-term care…
Q&A: The Making of America’s Immigrant Detention Business
“Typically right after the detention center opens, there is often a period where the INS or ICE is very eager to use it – typically they need space in that part of the country. But where ICE needs space is not consistent…”
HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION: Week of April 27- May 2, Major Traffic Changes
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the project team is pushing the excavation of the dogleg near courthouse corner, on US 160 to start on Monday, May 4…
Americana Project Concert on April 29 to Feature ‘Mojo Birds’
Mojo Birds present a fascinating mix of roots, rock, soul and Afro-Peruvian mojo — inspired by the likes of The Band and a touch of Al Green and sure to get your toes tapping…
EDITORIAL: A Government Obsessed with Recreation? Part Three
Mr. Lewis had suggested that the 300 acres under consideration might cost between $7 million and $8 million, once negotiations are completed…
Business Leader Melissa Lee will be Keynote Speaker at Pagosa Chamber Event, Next Wednesday
Born in the Alaskan bush and seasoned as a mountaineer on the world’s highest peaks, Melissa’s career is a testament to resilience and adaptability…
School of Movement to Present ‘Wonderland’ Burlesque Show at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
Expect sparkling costumes, playful twists on your favorite Wonderland icons, and performances that are equal parts cheeky, glamorous, and empowering…
EVIL MISTRESS: A Lifelong Affair with Music, Part Seventeen
In 1986, I got together with hot guitarist, Chris Donahoe, and rockin’ bassist, Mark Mendleski. Together we formed the Santa Fe classic rock trio called The Ravin’ Brothers…