Oil companies must set aside more money to plug wells, a new rule says. But it won’t be enough…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Blue Cheese Blues
Apparently, today is going to be a big day for cheese. Especially, perhaps, for blue cheese….
EDITORIAL: U.S. Court Issues New Ruling Regarding ‘Village at Wolf Creek’
After more than 20 years of court battles over the proposed development, the Village at Wolf Creek appeared to be dead in the water. Or rather, dead in the wilderness…
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition on Rural America Coming to Ignacio
Currently, most of the United States landscape remains rural, with only 3.5 percent of the landmass considered urban…
Archuleta County Fair to Host ‘May the 4th Get You BootScootin’
“The 4-H Courtyard opens up the opportunity for dancing under the stars after a beautiful Archuleta sunset…”
2024 ‘Archuleta Food Summit’ Registration Now Open
From 8am to 1:30pm, we’ll have an informative opening session on the landscape of local food production and breakout sessions that will include interactive discussions…
EDITORIAL: A Bridge Over Troubled Water, Part One
The future of downtown Pagosa Springs is surprisingly bright and flourishing, to judge from the April 18 meeting of the Pagosa Springs Town Council…
Art Show Opening for ‘Feminine Rising’ at PSCA on May 17
The opening reception promises to be a remarkable event with live fire dancers featuring Adrienne’s latest exciting headdresses…
Colorado Lawmakers Consider Landmark Artificial Intelligence Regulations
“Legislating in an area where technology evolves daily is inherently challenging and fraught with unintended consequences…”
CHAMBER NEWS: Plan Now for CDOT Highway Project in Downtown Pagosa
Will you offer specials to entice people to come downtown, brave the construction and support our businesses downtown?
Mandatory Reporting Laws Meant To Protect Children Get Another Look
“Our biggest looming fear is, ‘Are you going to take our children away?’” said Lovelace, who is an advocate for the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition…
EDITORIAL: Fixing the Potholes on North Pagosa Boulevard
Maybe a temporary fix is all we can expect…
OPINION: A New Era for Conservation in Colorado?
The Public Lands Rule is a step in the right direction. But it could be an empty gesture if the Bureau of Land Management fails to fulfill its spirit…
Archuleta County Announces Strategic Planning Process; Seeks Community Input
“Strategic Planning for Archuleta County is going to be a game changer,” said BOCC Chair Veronica Medina. “I am excited to get this process started…”
Animal Welfare, Conservation Groups Announce Intent to Sue in Wake of Wolf’s Killing
The coalition is now awaiting the expiration of the 60-day notice period before filing their lawsuit in federal court…
BOOKISH: I Know This One
The thing I know is poetry. I believe I have arrived at this knowledge honestly…
LIBRARY NEWS: Two Free Events for Children’s Book Day/El Dia de los Ninos
Tomorrow, Friday, April 26 from 2-3:30 p.m., all ages are invited to the library to start creating your entry in a fun book art contest…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Series of Events Will Celebrate Older Americans
In the spirit of collaboration, we invite local organizations to partner with us in hosting events that foster connections…
US House Speaker Mike Johnson Confronts Anti-War Protesters at Columbia University
“The House has been investigating a number of these campuses,” Johnson said. “There is a nexus to federal funding…”