Colorado oil producers have nearly 3,000 approved permits… but drillers downplay possibility of boosting production amid Russia-Ukraine crisis…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Discusses Significant Property Purchase East of Downtown, Part Eight
Here’s a map I drew, which shows a lake about twice the size of our existing Stevens Reservoir…
OPINION: Town Planning Commission Takes Its Mission Seriously
Last July, the Planning Commission recommended four policies aimed at addressing the housing crisis in Archuleta County…
ORBITERS: Earthlings!
Rollhagen puffed his cheeks. “Conquering Earth doesn’t worry me. It’s the trip to Mars…”
Recursos del sitio web de Healthy Archuleta disponibles en español
Como un esfuerzo continuo, Healthy Archuleta continúa buscando estrategias para fortalecer nuestro compromiso con la comunidad en el condado de Archuleta…
‘Healthy Archuleta’ Website Resources Available in Spanish
A big effort of the organization currently includes conducting a nutrition security and health equity assessment for the County that honors the diversity of the community…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Dr. Jerry Attrick’s Memory Research
“And so far, they’ve pretty much validated the hypothesis behind my research, which is that senior citizens are just too smart for their own good…”
EDITORIAL: Town Council Discusses Significant Property Purchase East of Downtown, Part Seven
“And I would say that this property, that Town Council is considering… you know, there’s a lot of properties with topography challenges. Geologically challenged properties. And it’s rare to find something this large…”
EDITORIAL: Colorado River News You Can Believe, or Not
“Drought contingency plans define the 3,525-foot mark as a significant ‘target elevation’ for the reservoir, under which the situation becomes dire…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: How Guys Can Celebrate Women’s History Month
We all need something to celebrate, in this day and age, what with everything degenerating into conflict, or getting warmer and drier, or costing a lot more than it used to…
Register Now to Attend Archuleta County Food System Summit
We invite all residents and neighboring communities connected with our local food system which includes everyone who eats to be part of this exciting discussion…
LIBRARY NEWS: First Ever Cardboard ‘Construct-a-Thon’ Underway Now
Entries may not exceed 36” x 36” x 36” and must be built ahead of time. Your creation must be made entirely of cardboard – but tape, glue, paperclips or brads may be used to hold pieces together…
Despite Stress, Most Teachers Are Staying On
“It’s just been very, very difficult to do the work that we are required to do without the support and the tools that we need,” she said…
Archuleta Dems Meet Virtually, Next Tuesday, to Hear PAWSD Presentation
Justin Ramsey, district manager and engineer of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD), will speak will speak about the future of availability of water…
Community Forums Explored Resilience in the Face of Environmental, Health Crises
“How we use and communicate science during crises can either magnify our helplessness and take away our power, or motivate us…”
EDITORIAL: Town Council Discusses Significant Property Purchase East of Downtown, Part Six
“Probably not best that we’re in the development business. There probably was a better way. There have been mistakes made along the way… Could we have been more transparent? Most likely….”
Annual Festival in Monte Vista Celebrates Sandhill Cranes, March 11-13
Thousands of sandhill cranes are making their annual spring migration and stopping over in southern Colorado in a spectacle not to be missed. Along with READ MORE
Snow in the Pagosa Weather Forecast, Today Through Friday Morning
The prolonged, multi-day storm is expected to come to an end on Friday and will be followed by freezing temperatures running 20-30 degrees below normal for March…