The amount of influence we have — that you and I have — to determine how our governing boards spend our tax money, is rather limited…
Water District Seeking Applicants for Vacant Board Seat
The board unanimously voted to advertise the position in weekly newspaper for two weeks and then consider filling the position at its November meeting, this Thursday…
Low-income Energy Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
“This winter, heating bills are expected to be at a 10-year high, impacting thousands of low-income Coloradans…”
OPINION: Election Deniers Urge Voting ‘As Late as Possible’
Even before election deniers were pushing for late-in-the-day voting, they were pressuring supporters to vote in person on Election Day rather than by mail…
Former Employee Pursues Class Action Suit Against Archuleta County
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Archuleta County…
EDITORIAL: Financial Blessings Bestowed Upon the Archuleta Senior Center, Part Two
The request, to the Council, had essentially two parts…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Opens Today Following Latest Snowstorm
The Nova and Lynx beginner lifts will open at 9:00am, followed by a delayed opening of Treasure Stoke and Bonanza Lifts…
Historical Ruby Sisson Ranch Truck Offered at Auction
An all original (except 12V conversion) 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup with a 216 in-line 6-cycle engine — with 60,000 original miles…
ORBITERS: The Believers
Moon people have no religion. They are technology-oriented, science-oriented. If you can’t prove it, it’s not there…
HMPRESENTLY: Sibling Cats?
When we got her from the pound, she had some respiratory issues, and we were told they didn’t put her down because there was just something about her…
National Diabetes Month, a Time for Awareness
There are several types of diabetes, which develop under different circumstances…
COVID in La Plata, Archuleta Counties at ‘Level Medium’
This increase corresponds with modeling that anticipates an increase in cases in the fall and winter months…
EDITORIAL: Financial Blessings Bestowed Upon the Archuleta Senior Center, Part One
“So that we don’t get lost in the weeds, I want to be upfront with you today about our request…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Joys of Being Cranky
Being bad-tempered and pessimistic helps you to earn more, live longer and enjoy a healthier marriage. It’s almost enough to put a smile on your face…
LIBRARY NEWS: How to Encourage ‘Reluctant Reader’ Youngsters
Hint: They may be visual readers…
Healing Workshops to be Offered to Trauma Survivors Monthly
The healing workshops are one way that Rise works with the community to support victims and survivors…
Colorado District Attorneys Reviewing ‘Compromised Election’ Affidavits
“This is an active investigation,” Howard Black, a spokesperson for the Fourth Judicial District attorney in El Paso County…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Mindfulness Can Help
Mindfulness is a basic human ability that comes naturally to all of us where we’re able to stay present and aware…