Warning. The following question — perhaps the largest question of all — is seldom addressed in a public context and is virtually taboo politically…
Progress Report Looks at President Biden’s Record on Public Lands
President Biden, in contrast to Trump and Obama, has added less than 400,000 acres of new durable land protections during his first two years in office…
Colorado Sheriffs Announce Scholarship Program
County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Archuleta County student next spring…
Board Candidates Sought for Local Government Districts
Self-nominations must be submitted by February 24, for all special districts…
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part Five
Unless we had a technological revolution? For example, what if the entire community went back to using outhouses?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Groundhog Day
February 2 occurs all around the globe, but apparently Groundhog Day does not. It’s purely an American thing…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Whiskey Rebellion
After all, hadn’t they recently fought a revolution against unfair English taxation?
LIBRARY NEWS: Knowledge Bowl, Community Health, and More
This free event is a fun way to test your wit, trivia and teamwork skills as you compete against other teens…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Free Legal Services Presentation
The Archuleta County community is invited to hear an overview on legal services available for seniors, and how to apply for Colorado Legal Services programs…
As Supplemental SNAP Benefits End, WIC Program May Help with Rising Food Prices
San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) encourages SNAP clients to take advantage of its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program…
Deadline Extended for Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference
We want to welcome all entrepreneurs to join us as attendees, exhibitors, or presenters…
How to (Physically) Build a Neighborhood
Who does it take to build a neighborhood? Everyone…
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part Four
While I was growing up, my family never owned a 500 Series wall phone, preferring the standard desktop model. In black…..
LETTER: Celebrating Black History Month
I value learning Black History as an effort to bring in parallel events and historical figures from America to create a bigger picture of our country…
Report Downplays Importance of Colorado’s Oil & Gas Industry
“As of March of last year, the industry represented less than 1% of total employment and less than 2% of total wages,” Stiffler said…
Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Launches Unique Staff Assistance Fund
“Pine Ridge Rehab is grateful for our staff and to be able to provide additional means to support their well-being…”
LETTER: Comments About Archuleta County STR Task Force
The task force has been meeting at least every two weeks since September, plus additional subgroup meetings…
Colorado Treasurer’s Advice for Handling a Data Breach
“If you know what to expect, and you take a few simple steps to protect yourself, you can overcome the risks and hassles of a data breach…”
EDITORIAL: The Weight of Water, Part Three
A significant portion of last night’s meeting dealt with upgrades to the PAWSD wastewater treatment facility…