Our modern times have clearly placed us into a form of despotism, and this is probably not a good thing…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Sound of No Hands Clapping
There’s almost nothing humans enjoy more than watching somebody slip on a banana peel, or get a martini thrown in their face…
Connect for Health Colorado Sets a New Enrollment Record
The total number of people who enrolled in health insurance plans for 2025 is 19% higher than the number who enrolled in 2024…
Can Colorado Find a Way to Fight Misinformation?
X, the company formerly known as Twitter, sued California in November over the measure, claiming the law clearly violates the First Amendment…
OPINION: Trump Strips Workplace Protections from Millions of Women Workers
The Trump Administration took dramatic action on Friday, January 24, to effectuate the executive order…
‘Forever Young Ski and Board Clinic’ at Wolf Creek Today, Jan. 28
Wednesday, January 29, is Local Appreciation Day. Lift tickets will be $68 for adults and $49 for seniors and $34 children. Everyone is considered a local…
PHOTO ESSAY: The 2025 WinterFest Bonfire
The Pagosa Fire Protection District lit the fire and kept things safe. Their skill and professional attention to the entire scene is most appreciated…
EDITORIAL: School District Facilities Planning Committee Convenes Tonight
“Keeping the community informed and engaged in the process is of utmost importance and will be done with additional community meetings and ongoing communication…”
Dogs at Work, in Hospitals
The dogs aren’t visitors. They work here, too, specifically for the benefit of the staff…
CHAMBER NEWS: Alcohol Awareness Training Classes Offered in Pagosa
We expect these classes to be popular; therefore, we would like to make sure we have enough room in each class…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Record Snowfall
“Pensacola, Florida broke the snowfall record with 8.9 inches of snow. The previous record for Pensacola was 3 inches of snow, set back in the 1895…”
OPINION: Colorado Governor Polis Helps Legitimize Trump’s Agenda
During his State of the State address to the Legislature this month, Polis welcomed major elements of Trump’s mass deportation plan…
Geothermal Greenhouses Look Forward to 2025
As we undertake these important maintenance and improvement projects, we’re reaching out to our supportive community for assistance…
Grants Available for Rural Teachers for 2025-2026 School Year
“Schools and teachers are encouraged to look at these grants as a chance to provide opportunities and experiences for students that might not otherwise be possible…”
EDITORIAL: The Dry Gulch Mess Gets Messier, Part Three
PAWSD delivers about 400 million gallons of treated drinking water annually, serving about 80% of Archuleta County residents and nearly 100% of Archuleta County businesses…
Colorado Law Prohibits Immigration-Related Arrests by Local Law Enforcement
Various advocacy organizations are offering resources to help immigrant families in Colorado as fears of mass deportations grow…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Like Shooting Political Fish in a Barrel
When I asked our editor to find an appropriate photo to illustrate today’s humor column, he came up with a photo of ‘Porthos’ spiced sardines…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Shameful and Dangerous Pardons
On January 6, 2021, a number of individuals tried to overturn the results of the election, in a most violent fashion, assaulting the Capitol and attacking police officers…
Healthy Archuleta to Host Growers and Producers Forum, January 30
Kirsten Skeehan will bring to light past efforts here in Archuleta County to locate new sources and harvest the heat for commercial purposes…