Motorists should plan for a long-term closure to be in place through the end of May…
Pagosa UU Fellowship to Hear About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat Archuleta is now in its second year of their current project to build 15 homes in five years, tripling their capacity…
Upcoming ‘Medicare 101’ Class on April 24 at the Library
Medicare is complicated. It is important to learn about it…
EDITORIAL: Solving Pagosa’s Child Care Shortage, Part Four
The other day at the Ruby Sisson Library, I found one of my favorite books on the “Free Books” shelf by the front door…
INTERVIEW: Pagosa Springs ‘Mayor Pro Tem’ Matt DeGuise
Now, one year into his second four-year term, DeGuise was recently appointed by Town Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem…
EDITORIAL: Some Confusion Around Public Health, Part Three
The new Public Health Department’s primary water quality responsibility will involve individual On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems…
HMPRESENTLY: Magical Self-Organized Childhood Moments
We were producing and directing dramas, and comedies, and adventures, sharing ideas and concepts, sometimes rehearsing roles we might play…
LETTER: Considering Vacation Rental Density Caps
No doubt, vacation rentals offer a lodging option that can bolster tourism. That’s not, however, a reason to dismiss residents’ requests for limits…
OPINION: Red Flag Laws and Fentanyl Deaths
Given 74% of NRA members agree with such universal background checks, it’s a common gun law to shoot for this year in Congress…
LIBRARY NEWS: A Tale of Five Book Clubs
One such group calls itself the Retro Book Club because its members wanted to focus on the classics…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Antidotes for Ageism, Tomorrow
The 16-minute film is a compilation of interviews with professionals who serve older adults and are experts in their fields…
Earth Day Durango Inspires Action for a Climate Fit For Life
According to Earth Day Durango’s website, the purpose of their efforts is to “inspire businesses, organizations, and people of all ages, through fun and learning…”
EDITORIAL: Some Confusion Around Public Health, Part Two
The two boards discussed, for example, the resolution that had appeared on the BOCC’s April 4 agenda…
Town of Pagosa Springs Invites Input on Road Conditions
An overview of the Town’s road management and maintenance plans…
EDITORIAL: Solving Pagosa’s Child Care Shortage, Part Three
We understand what educators generally mean when they talk about ‘succeeding in school’…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Coroner, Brandon Bishop, Resigns
“I think it’s also important, working in this realm, it’s a total disservice if we do not give preference to an applicant that has recent experience…”
HMPRESENTLY: Thinking About ‘TOOT’
Could something like TOOT suggest various politicians’ thinking, on any number of things?
Businesses Encouraged to Participate in ‘Big Springs Clean’
Let’s get creative. How about throwing in a Big Spring Clean Sale that weekend?
EDITORIAL: Some Confusion Around Public Health, Part One
In connection with that question, we have certain services that a county public health department is required to provide, according to Colorado law…