“It’s fun helping kids; and nice to know how to communicate and help others,” said eighth-grader Amelie, who is in her third year as a Restorative Practice Student Board member…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The ‘Maine’ Reason for the Latest Spree Shooting
The shooter wasn’t some Middle Eastern terrorist. He even served in our armed forces. But something changed in recent years…
OPINION: Colleges Inflating Tuition as a ‘Marketing Strategy’?
The published tuition of colleges has become increasingly detached from the actual cost…
LIBRARY NEWS: Virtual Author Talks; Freezing Your Holds During the Holidays
Our highly popular free virtual author talks continue with two more opportunities for you to interact with New York Times bestselling authors…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Join Us for Early Thanksgiving Meal, Nov. 22
We will be serving a traditional turkey menu with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable side dish and pumpkin pie…
Supporting Women at Risk
This holiday season, the Sohum Global Foundation Inc. is donating $100 in groceries to 10 women at risk in our local community…
BIG PIVOTS: Squeezing Water from Urban Landscapes in Colorado, Part Three
After planting buffalo grass in their yard in Colorado Springs, Don and Jill Brown rarely need to mow it and give it little water…
EDITORIAL: Cost for Pagosa Sewer Service Heading for Increases? Part Two
No matter what, the cost of PAWSD wastewater operations are apparently destined to get much more expensive. Who should be paying the bill?
The Reasons Why It’s So Difficult to Reduce Unnecessary Medical Care
The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them…
Healthy Archuleta Forum Celebrates ‘Three Fords Farm’ Tomorrow, Nov. 16
Another opportunity to meet the farmers and know where your food comes from, at the Growers & Producers Forum…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Yes, We’re Mad About Spending Money
“I don’t pretend to have all the answers here, but I think one thing is quite clear: People really do not like paying more for stuff than they used to…”
‘Old Fashioned Christmas’ Event Planned for Dec. 16; Sign Up by Nov. 29
Stay tuned for reminders, emails and social media posts from the Chamber reminding you to plan and participate in so much that Pagosa has to offer over the holiday season…
Colorado Court Sides with News Organizations in Dispute Over Statistics
Two judges on a three-judge appellate panel agreed with an interpretation of the statute made by The Colorado Sun and 9NEWS, which challenged DHS’ denial of their Colorado Open Records Act requests…
Artists and Makers, Register Now for Holiday Artisan Market
This market will be open to local artists and makers offering various products and services, hosted outdoors in the Higher Grounds parking lot on December 2…
BIG PIVOTS: Squeezing Water from Urban Landscapes in Colorado, Part Two
In southeast Denver, Meredith Slater took a break on an August morning, to explain why she and her husband had replaced the lawn of their brick home…
EDITORIAL: Cost for Pagosa Sewer Service Heading for Increases? Part One
The Pagosa Springs Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors will be discussing rate increases at their meeting today…
Sohum Global Foundation Cooperates with Walmart to Support Local Veterans
This is on first-come first-serve basis so please reach out to us by November 18, 2023…
100s Support Palestinians During ‘Die-in’ Outside Colorado-based Woodward
“Most Americans — and many people in Fort Collins — want a ceasefire, and that is evidenced by our action yesterday,” Paul wrote Saturday…
LETTER: Prescribed Burns in the San Juan National Forest
Most of our area’s ecosystem is described as Ponderosa with Gambel oak understory. This is a frequent fire ecosystem that evolved and benefits from regular low intensity fires…