It’s an all-day affair, providing ample time for everyone to explore the wide array of handcrafted goods and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere…
Colorado Voters Pass Proposition II, Boosting Universal Preschool Program Funding
“It’s great news that voters have decided to dedicate nearly $24 million more per year to universal preschool in Colorado,” House Speaker Julie McCluskie…
‘SUN’ Newspaper, Tourism Board, Hosting Three Holiday Lighting Contests
The contest sponsors aim to enhance the atmosphere around the community, during the numerous festive events taking place in and around Pagosa…
EDITORIAL: Ride Free on Mountain Transit Express? Part One
As of November 1, the MET is now offering “Zero Fares” to military veterans, following a decision last month by the Archuleta Board of County Commissioners…
OPINION: Switch to Cleaner Cars Should Move Faster, in Colorado
Other states have introduced regulations that mandate 100% of new vehicle sales within a timeline…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Space, the Final Frontier
For some people, the word ‘Space’ implies a poorly-lit expanse of nothingness with an occasional asteroid or comet passing by…
WILDFIRES: Update on Trail Springs, Mill Creek
They confirmed that the Trail Springs Fire has not crossed the West Fork of Devil Creek and remains within control features…
Tribal Leaders ask Congress for Help with Fentanyl Crisis
“Give us the criminal jurisdiction to be able to charge them in tribal court, so we’re able to hold them in our jails,” Kirk said…
LIBRARY NEWS: New Great Stories Club to be Re-Scheduled
Teens can sign up just for the sessions that interest them, based on the subject matter of the book being discussed, or for all four…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Classes, Clubs, Conversations, and Cafe
Join us for lunch starting at 11:30 am at the Senior Center on November 14 as US Forest Service employee Kevin Conwell talks about his backcountry travels…
Elks Club Scholarship Applications Due By Nov. 13
The 500 national winners will be announced in April 2024…
PHOTO ESSAY: Remebrances at ‘Dia de los Muertos’ Dance Party
The intergenerational family friendly event featured a beautifully handmade community ofrenda loaded with pictures of departed loved ones, music and Spanish tunes…
EDITORIAL: Preliminary Election Results, and Outlook
When I checked the Colorado Secretary of State website, sure enough, Prop HH had been defeated by a sizable margin…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Should Biden Step Aside in 2024?
It’s time to look at the historical evidence to see if a President should run for another full term…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How About That Raise, Boss?
The Starbucks partners didn’t have to ‘ask for a raise’. Apparently, they are all getting a raise, without even asking…
BIG PIVOTS: How About 98% Emissions-Free Electricity by 2040?
Study finds that existing technology can get Colorado to near-zero electricity without need for breakthroughs in geothermal, nuclear or other realms…
Vets, Military Offered Free Entry to Colorado State Parks on Veterans Day
Colorado is home to world-class state parks, more than 960 species of wildlife and 23 million acres of public lands…
‘Clue the Musical’ Opens Tomorrow at the High School Auditorium
Our PG-13 production with mild adult themes features audience participation, as three attendees will blindly select three cards at the start of each show…
Election Day, 2023
You can no longer return your ballot by mail. If you are placing a vote, ballots must be hand-delivered by 7:00pm tonight….