Liberals and conservatives were briefly united in opposition to our President re-posting, on social media, a picture of himself resembling Jesus Christ…
PAGOSA CHAMBER: A Trio of Upcoming Events
The season kicks off tomorrow, Thursday April 23, with a ‘Business Happy Hour’ from 5:00-7:00pm at Patria Pagosa…
Apply Now for Pagosa’s 2026 Independence Day Parade on July 4
Whether you’re planning to enter a decorated float, vintage vehicle, marching group, equestrian unit, or walking team, your participation will help us organize a safe and enjoyable parade…
EDITORIAL: Budget Challenges Facing Our Colorado Schools, Part Three
In the current climate of declining enrollment and rising prices, is it likely that Archuleta County voters choose to increase their property taxes by $150 million for a new school facility?
American Businesses Line Up for $166 Billion in Refunds from Illegal Tariffs
“At a time when others are looking to profit off confusion, we are making this process clear, accessible and free…”
PAWSD Heading for ‘Drought Stage 1’ Watering Restrictions
“Drought conditions are such that PAWSD is encouraging customers to voluntarily reduce the amount of water they use…”
INTERVIEW: ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at High School Auditorium, This Week
“People should come to the play because I’m in it and because everyone in the play has worked very hard to put it on…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: In the Land of Jumping Pirates
If you visit the ‘interactive’ version of this map on the district website, the signposts along the trail rock gently back and forth to indicate that they are clickable links…
INTERVIEW: This Colorado Teachers Gives Out Pocket Copies of the U.S. Constitution
Sam Westerdale, a civics and government teacher at Aurora’s Rangeview High School, has a master’s degree in political science. But she’s not afraid to admit what she doesn’t know…
Archuleta Democratic Club Luncheon to Feature Former Mayor of Durango, Dick White
Dr. White will speak on the topic of his recent book, Ten Commandments for Planet Earth…
LETTER: Does the School District Have a Plan B?
I think it unlikely that our voters will approve the relatively large property-tax increase (even assuming a large BEST grant) that the new-school bond issue would require…
OPINION: Change to LPEA Bylaws on the 2026 Ballot
“The goal here is clarity, giving staff a consistent way to explain the process and helping avoid confusion during elections…”
Colorado Adopts Stronger Emission Limits on Toxic Air Pollution
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission sets emission control requirements for five priority air toxins linked to cancer, asthma and heart disease…
Thingamajig Theatre Announces 2026 Summer Season, and Season Tickets
The exciting 2026 Summer Repertory Season will run May 29 through August 29 at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts…
EDITORIAL: Budget Challenges Facing Our Colorado Schools, Part Two
Our existing school buildings are not overcrowded. Enrollment has been falling, and is predicted to fall further…
Forest Service Planning to Close Research Stations as Wildfire Season Approaches
Many longtime foresters fear the closures will threaten vital research that has been the backbone of forest management for state agencies…
EVIL MISTRESS: A Lifelong Affair with Music, Part Sixteen
Finally, it was the day of the parade. We assembled near De Vargas Mall. Behind ‘Samba Loca’ was our Senator, Jeff Bingaman, readying for his ride in a Cadillac convertible…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Celebrating 420, If You Don’t Mind
But it’s a long and winding road. Or maybe, a roller coaster is a more accurate image…
The Living Universe Story, Part Four
To participate consciously in aligning our stories and institutions with the deeper now unfolding story of integral spirit cosmology is, I believe, the great calling of our time.