ICWA was enacted in an effort to rectify historical wrongs caused by a centuries-long campaign by the federal government of forcibly removing Native children from their homes…
BIG PIVOTS: Tribal Voices at the Colorado River Table
Native Americans were not invited to craft the Colorado River Compact in 1922. Now they insist they must be part of solutions…
EDITORIAL: Dealing with the Property Valuation Increases, Part Two
We don’t yet know how many appeals might be filed by the July 15 deadline…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Best Creation Story in the World
Sadly, we don’t know much about the very beginning of the world. We only have some stories…
HMPRESENTLY: The Lemon Tree
It’s in a big wood barrel, a lemon tree that we thought was on its last legs… or roots, you might say…
Interior Department Initiates Process to Protect the Colorado River
The Department of the Interior today announced that it is initiating the formal process to develop future operating guidelines and strategies…
Posole Dinner and Music to be Celebrated at IHM Church Tomorrow, June 17
The stained-glass windows in the church, call out some of the pioneer families that participated in building the church…
Red Ryder Rodeo Scheduled for July 2 & 3
Rodeo participants receive cash and prize awards for their daily performances, including the coveted personalized belt buckle…
Archuleta Democratic Club Will Consider Renewable Energy, Wednesday, June 21
Kirsten Skeehan will speak about LPEA and its policies in regard to renewable energy…
Town-Sponsored ‘ComFest’ Summer Concerts Begin Tomorrow, June 16
Proceeds from beer and wine sales will benefit a different local non-profit organization at each concert…
EDITORIAL: Dealing with the Property Valuation Increases, Part One
“I think it’s a job that we were voted in to do, and it’s our responsibility to do it…”
OPINION: Biden Administration Urged to Reject Western Hydrogen Hub
A coalition of Indigenous, climate, environmental justice and youth advocates urged the Department of Energy today to reject funding for the Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Al Hurricane Jr. to Headline 21st Annual Spanish Fiesta
Activities earlier in the day will include authentic Hispanic cuisine of southern Colorado and northern New Mexican plus a variety of other food trucks and artisan vendors…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Mother’s Day… Father’s Day… Flag Day…
Most important days are scheduled for a Sunday, or maybe Monday…
Dennis Elkins Returns to Perform ‘blood(line)’ at PSCA
Dennis Elkins returns to the Thingamajig Theatre stage for a one-man performance of his original play…
LIBRARY NEWS: Two Special Storytelling Events on Saturday
You may remember this talented lady from her visit last September when she took us on a storytelling journey around the world…
EDITORIAL: A Trip to Washington DC, Part Three
As mentioned before, Chilkat robes are traditionally, among the Indians of the Northwest Coast, ceremonial regalia…
Charter School Students Have an ‘Intensive’ Week
Students in all classes at PPOS engage in multiple projects throughout the year; looking for ways to influence their own community, and create positive change…
Applications Now Open for July 4th Parade in Pagosa
No late entries will be accepted. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, June 27 at 12:00pm (noon)…