“The president has not forced me to do anything. The president has not put pressure on me. I was not asked by the president to remove my name…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Parking While Pregnant
Apparently, some people feel strongly that America should embrace ‘Pro-Family Parking’… but it’s not what you might think…
Chrystal Snow Memorial Holiday Toy Drive Seeks Local Support
Last year, the toy drive supported more than 200 children and their families…
‘Autumn Match’ Fundraising for Pagosa Senior Center
Your donation of $10 becomes $20, $20 becomes $40, $50 becomes $100, or whatever amount you give will be doubled in value…
BIG PIVOTS: How About the Rio Grande Crisis?
The Rio Grande has seen 17% reduced flows since 2000. The Colorado River flows have declined 20%…
‘End Citizens United’ Endorses Hickenlooper’s Reelection Campaign
End Citizens United (ECU) is the leading voice in fight to end the unlimited money in politics, and expand the right to vote…
Colorado Awards Grants to Support ‘ADU’ Construction
“Colorado is leading the way on the freedom to build an accessory dwelling unit on your own property…”
EDITORIAL: Addressing the Housing Crisis, Part One
“So we have our buyers for 2026 more or less lined out. We’ll start applying for their mortgages in January…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Moon, as a Gift from the Universe
“Almost everything is better today than it was,” he noted, “except the environment…” You can say that again…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta School District Funding 101
Local property taxes are also the source for repaying the school district’s General Obligation Bond debt for capital projects…
LIBRARY NEWS: Thrive in Winter Cold with Expert Advice
Health professionals know winter is a time when we are more likely to catch a cold or fight a bout of flu…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Checking In with Elderly Neighbors This Holiday Season
Over the holidays, when feelings of loneliness can intensify, these neighborly connections become even more important…
CHAMBER NEWS: A Time to be Thankful
Even if we may feel like we are not quite where we want to be on any number of things, let’s remember we get a fresh new start each day…
Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Arrests by Immigration Officers
“Sorry you had to live through this. These are new officers. They do not know what they are doing…”
Growers and Producers Forum Featured Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project
Going back to the 1800s, settlers in the southern region faced times of hunger due to the lack of agriculture…
EDITORIAL: Walking in Quick-Drying Cement, Part Four
“What I do hope makes our entire community excited is a new school for our students to attend — safer, healthier, has better learning environments, that helps us retain teachers…”
Trump Administration Moves Ahead with Dismantling US Department of Education
The U.S. Education Department is moving management of K-12 and higher education to the Department of Labor…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Appreciation for the Sandwich Guy
On November 6, the jury returned a verdict of ‘not guilty’ after deliberating for about seven hours…
LPEA Announces 18th Annual ‘Fill the Bucket’ Food Drive This Saturday
Community members are encouraged to drop off nonperishable food items or monetary donations directly into LPEA’s bucket trucks…