“Part of the problem in rural communities — families aren’t as well educated about the benefits of these programs, at an early age…”
2026 Colorado Legislature Adjourns from 120-Day Session
“Please lead the Western Slope way. Put partisanship aside. Focus on problem solving. Think about ways to come together….”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Wanted, a Marriage Counselor for the Colorado River
Reportedly, the Colorado River negotiations have not been going as smoothly as everyone wishes…
BIG PIVOTS: Why Did the Data Center Bill Have to Die?
Key sponsor of guardrail bill blames opposition of labor. Others familiar with the debate point to more complicated causes…
CHAMBER NEWS: Flowers and Cars are Arriving
Order before it is too late. We have sold out of the 16” Hanging baskets already, but we still have 12” baskets available to order…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Simple Ways Seniors Can Manage Stress
Seniors are also encouraged to ask for help when needed and to stay involved in their community, as strong social connections are one of the best ways to reduce stress…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Strengthening Connections and Wellbeing in Archuleta County
Our strategy, a community-based approach, focuses on meeting people where they are, whether that’s in school, at home, or in the garden…
OPINION: We Need a Department of Peace
Developing policies that promote peaceful resolution of conflict? Can we imagine this at the core of the American government?…
EDITORIAL: A Safe Place for Young Men with Developmental Disabilities, Part Two
Once the facility is completed and the young men with disabilities move in, A Safe Place in Pagosa will need a consistent funding stream…
Cost of the Iran War Rises… and So Does Inflation
The cost of the Iran war has increased to $29 billion to date, Pentagon officials told lawmakers in both chambers Tuesday…
School District Selects Janae Ash as New Middle School Principal
“I am excited to continue building on the strong culture and positive momentum already in place at PSMS, while working alongside our remarkable staff…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, Also Known as ‘UFOs’
“I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: 25% of Americans Now Reporting Zero Income?
“Businesses still aren’t hiring, and, as a result, there is no job growth. Job growth, at best, is flat, and, I suspect, is even down after revision…”
PCC Southwest to Celebrate 367 Graduates on May 16
Students can complete multiple credentials in programs such as automotive technology, welding and emergency medical services…
Denver Court Finds ICE Exhibiting ‘Manifest Noncompliance’ with Injunction
The lawsuit, which names the Trump administration’s top immigration officials as defendants, was filed last year by the American Civil Liberties Union…
Tonight’s ‘Community Conversations’ Will Address Potential Tax Increases
A series of free ‘Community Conversations’ has been planned to allow government leaders to explain the perceived need for higher taxes…
How the Strait of Hormuz Affects Your Cost at the Gas Pump
“Supply disruptions anywhere in the world can also affect prices everywhere in the world because we live in a global market…”
OPINION: The Global Epidemic of Violence in an Age of Impunity
Political violence emerges not merely from divergent interests but from the deliberate choice to pursue objectives through coercion…
EDITORIAL: A Safe Place for Young Men with Developmental Disabilities, Part One
“Five years ago… state leaders tackled a problem that for years had troubled those who care for the most vulnerable among us…”