When the SJBPH district was formed in 1947, the population of Archuleta County consisted of about 3,000 rural residents…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Gets a Bit of Fresh Snow
Wolf Creek Ski Area received 2″ of fresh snow overnight, leading up to Thanksgiving Day, providing an all-natural base of 27″ at the midway…
HMPRESENTLY: Avoiding Spiky Balls
And like ships at sea, in battle zones, my family and I have been trying to avoid sailing over any viral, explosive mines…
OPINION: The Likely Outcome from COP27
But all signs now point toward a scenario in which the world will overshoot the 1.5 C limit, likely by a large amount…
LIBRARY NEWS: Thankful
“You know it’s a good Thanksgiving when your heart is as full as your stomach…”
Christmas Concerts Set for Dec. 9-11
The Community Choir has offered these Christmas concerts to the Pagosa Springs community for 25-plus years…
EDITORIAL: The Once and Future Public Health Department, Part Three
“We can have some very serious debates and disagreements about public health issues, but we can’t as the La Plata Board of County Commissioners let this go on much longer…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Crucial Debates that Govern My Life
I naturally assumed that “humor columns” would get mentioned among the 10 Entertainment debates…
Business Owners Invited to Join Pagosa ‘Welcome Service’ Program
We are distributing the Welcome Service business coupon page through real estate companies, the Pagosa Lakes Area Property Association, from our office and participating businesses…
Voter Turnout Percentage in 2022 Colorado Midterms Lower Than 2018
Mail ballots were the preferred voting method, with more than 95% of Colorado voters casting a mail ballot…
EDITORIAL: The Once and Future Public Health Department, Part Two
“While in all honesty, the disagreements between the two counties were certainly exacerbated by the pandemic, these problems date back… many years…”
Enjoy ‘Fresh Air Friday’ Courtesy Colorado Parks & Wildlife
On November 25, CPW is pleased to offer free entry to all Colorado state parks…
Wishing Bob Lee a Happy 45th Anniversary as a Habitat Volunteer
Bob Lee has worked on our Archuleta County job sites, as a core community volunteer, since moving here in 1995…
READY, FIRE AIM: Do We Really Need a Turkey?
As many American families sit down at the table tomorrow, faced with the prospect of eating too much food…
New Funding Formula for Colorado Schools? Details TBD
High inflation coupled with declining enrollment means Colorado is spending more on fewer students. That opens up wiggle room to reallocate dollars…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Join In Our Holiday Activities
Archuleta Seniors Inc will be hosting our first annual Holiday Arts & Craft fair on Saturday December 3…
Applicants Wanted for Archuleta County Planning Commission
Regular meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm in the County Commissioner’s Meeting Room…
ESSAY: Roberto Garcia, Jr… Master Sculptor
Photos by Jeff Laydon, Pagosa Photography. Sunday, November 13, 2022 was cold and crisp – a perfect afternoon to attend an artist reception high above READ MORE