“And I think that fabric is what creates one of the things I love most about living in this small town…”
OPINION: 70 Years of Cloud Seeding, with Questionable Success
On mountain peaks scattered across Colorado, machines are set up to fire chemicals into the clouds in attempts to generate snow…
Pagosa Community Invited to Join ‘Working for Racial Equality’ Group
WRE has members who have personally experienced the negative impacts of racism… and members who have not…
HMPRESENTLY: Snapped Up
That’s been the way of things, lately, with homes selling in an instant. With people shopping for homes, racing to outbid others…
Southwest Water Seminar, ‘Navigating Shortage’ Scheduled for April 1
The summer of 2021 saw severe water shortages affecting agricultural producers, the environment, recreation and towns in southwest Colorado…
OPINION: End of the Line for Tule Elk?
It wasn’t that long ago when a National Park offered the best protection for wildlife living within their boundaries…
EDITORIAL: Eating Cake with Don Volger and Nicole Pitcher, Part One
“It was always a team effort with the Council, the staff, volunteers, and the rest of the citizens of this wonderful town…”
OPINION: Next Move on Workforce Housing?
Thankfully, Town voters can make a decisive and decent choice by passing Ballot Measure A on April 5…
ORBITERS: The Bump
Amber was one of those people who cannot keep a secret. Who literally cannot sit still, especially if sworn to secrecy…
REP. BARBARA MCLACHLAN: Supporting Tribal Health Facilities
Using Colorado’s one-time funds to help our neighbors’ behavioral health is money well spent…
LETTER: A Nagging Question About Town Property Purchases
Why would the powers-that-be spend a lot of money essentially re-inventing the wheel — by which I mean, starting from scratch (roads, utilities, etc.) at Mountain Crossing?…
‘Vista Lake Community Garden’ Invites Community for Garden Reveal on April 7
The evening’s activities will include: seed planting, rock painting, a scavenger hunt, drawings, and healthy refreshments…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Discusses Significant Property Purchase East of Downtown, Part Twelve
The Town Council discussed this project behind closed doors, with Town staff, but no details of the plan have been shared with the public…
EDITORIAL: BOCC Makes No Decision Regarding Public Health District, Part Two
“We believe that we have more work to do, to build the necessary collaboration, and work ‘cross communities’. Especially post-pandemic…”
Archuleta County Food Summit to Feature Local Food Heroes
Please register before March 24 to help us with planning…
LPEA Cancels Director Election, as All Four Directors Run Unopposed
Members are still encouraged to attend and participate in LPEA’s 2022 Annual Meeting at the LPEA headquarters in Bodo Park…
LIBRARY NEWS: Find New Books That Match Your Interests
We suggest you go to our NoveList database where you’ll find a multitude of options to enrich your reading life…
EDITORIAL: BOCC Makes No Decision Regarding Public Health District, Part One
“At the last work session — I think it was two weeks ago — it was suggested that perhaps a new citizens committee be formed?…”