“If you’ve been a student of this for a long time, we’ve had the “solar coaster” where we’ve ramped up and hired a bunch of folks and then the bottom dropped out and we let a bunch of folks go…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Uncharted Territory
Turns out, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the mercury thermometer in 1714. But he kind of screwed things up…
BOOKISH: The Woman in the Minivan
My writer friend is very nice to everyone. She is a volunteer at schools, reading to children. What’s her novel about? It’s a murder mystery, she tells me…
Lawmaker Leaves Loaded Gun in Colorado Capitol Bathroom
“I want to be clear that I take full and complete accountability for the incident,” he wrote. “I take firearm safety very seriously…”
Register Now for the 2024 Archuleta Food Summit
The day will feature an opening presentation and two breakout sessions featuring information about our local food system, from how to grow and produce food locally, where to get local foods…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Please join our Push-Up Challenge, and participate in our Denim Day Walk at noon on April 24 at Bell Tower Park…
EDITORIAL: How to Recycle a County Road, Part Three
To learn more about Dustrol, I watched a 30-minute video shared by the National Center for Pavement Preservation, established by Michigan State University in 2003…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Goes Big on Solar, Part One
A huge year for Colorado solar in 2023. And it’s just a beginning…
Dr. Terry L. Root to Speak on Earth Day Theme ‘Planet vs Plastics’ on April 25
“Through education and action, I believe we can reverse the destructive impact of plastics on our community…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: By Inclination, a Researcher
I am becoming ever more convinced that I began my education after learning not to take anything, or anybody, too seriously…
LIBRARY NEWS: Spring Lifelong Learning Lectures Begin Next Week
April 18 features Robin Young, the CSU Extension Office director, on “Water, Our Most Precious Resource”…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: March Madness Is Big Trouble
Like Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” there aren’t merely a lot of suspects. There are also plenty of perpetrators in the imminent demise of the Big Dance…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Survey and Focus Group Participants Sought by Archuleta Seniors
Community members are encouraged by Archuleta Seniors, Inc. (ASI) to provide feedback on the needs of local older adult residents…
Colorado Moms, Students Applaud the Passage of Critical Gun Safety Legislation
“Communities across Colorado continue to pay for the devastating toll of gun violence and we are thankful lawmakers like Senator Sullivan continue to take action…”
Pagosa Rock Band ‘Ragwater’ Hosting Album Release Party This Saturday
The community celebration takes place this Saturday, April 13. Doors will open at 7pm; music kicks off at 8pm…
EDITORIAL: How to Recycle a County Road, Part Two
“The cost saving on that is huge. We’re looking at doing 8.2 miles total in the county this year, using the vendor that does this in this area…”
Colorado Democrats Shut Down Griswold Impeachment Attempt
The impeachment resolution centered on Griswold’s actions and speech around the high-profile U.S. Supreme Court case concerning Trump’s disqualification…
The Dark Matter of Colorado’s Gridlocked Housing Politics
Skyrocketing home values aren’t likely to ever be a problem that current property owners want “solved”…
OPINION: Biological Fairness, and Fatigue
“Right now, the world is facing a multitude of crises that require our attention, time, and energy….”