In the 3rd District assembly, State Board of Education member Stephen Varela and former state Rep. Ron Hanks both made the primary ballot…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Driving Disney’s Autopia Into the Future
When I was eight, my parents took us to Disneyland in Anaheim, California — where I experienced the thrill of driving my own car on the Autopia freeway…
‘Denver Basic Income Project’ Gets Six-Month Extension
This story by Lindsey Toomer appeared on Colorado Newsline on April 9, 2024. After rounding up enough funding for a six-month extension, staff at the READ MORE
Ad Campaign Urges President Biden to Continue Protecting Public Lands
74 percent of Western voters say doing more to protect and conserve public lands, parks, wildlife, and national monuments would make them view the administration more favorably…
TROOPER TIPS: Safety During a Change of Seasons
Sliding cars perpendicular on the roadway in blizzard like conditions have been replaced with Bambis and Thumpers…
PHOTO ESSAY: A Satisfying Lunch at the Pagosa Senior Center
I noticed they had Crispy Cod on the menu. I made a reservation with a phone call and showed up about 12:30…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County as a Sanctuary County… or Not… Part Four
“We can hear from our constituents, too. They have our phone numbers; they have our email addresses. They can send us their opinions…”
U.S. Supreme Court Willing to Support ‘Comstock Act’? Part Two
In the late 19th century many physicians practiced what’s now referred to as humoral medicine, in which they believed the body contained four humors or fluids that needed to be kept in balance…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Big Foot… and the Null Hypothesis
Many of us believe that the Yeti and the Sasquatch are the same, identical primate. Or at least, close cousins. But science hasn’t been able to clear up that question for us…
ESSAY: I Moved to New Mexico to Report on the Aftermath of a Massive Wildfire
The federal government had accidentally triggered the blaze; now the Federal Emergency Management Agency was in charge of distributing checks to compensate people…
Secretary of State Griswold’s Statement on Colorado Republican Impeachment Resolution
On September 6, 2023, six Colorado Republican and Unaffiliated voters brought a lawsuit against Secretary Griswold and Donald Trump…
Four Non-Profits Chosen to Benefit from Summer Concerts
“The 19th Hole Concerts are a fun way for everyone to rally behind our local nonprofits and learn more about this vital sector…”
Curtains Up Pagosa Holding Auditions for Summer Show
Curtains Up Pagosa is looking for local actors and musicians for an upcoming production of “Once Upon a Mattress”…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County as a Sanctuary County… or Not… Part Three
“Archuleta County encourages willing and interested county residents to volunteer, donate essential items, or contribute to the Newcomer Fund…”
U.S. Supreme Court Willing to Support ‘Comstock Act’? Part One
An anti-obscenity law enacted in 1873 that hasn’t been enforced in decades shot to the forefront of the nation’s abortion debate in the past week thanks to two U.S. Supreme Court justices…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Second Coming of Donald Trump
“I’m proud to partner with Lee in this offering. He’s a very special man, both as a talent, but maybe even more so, as a human being. He’s very, very special…”
Final Weekend at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Lift tickets will be at Local Appreciation rates today through Sunday, April 7: $66 for adults, $47 for seniors, and $33 for children. Everyone is considered a local…
Why I Volunteer at Chimney Rock
Want to have fun, learn new things and help people? Be a CRIA volunteer…
Registration Now Open for 2024 Archuleta Food Summit
The day will feature an opening presentation and two breakout sessions featuring information about our local food system…