Jenifer Doane is our new early literacy/children’s librarian, replacing Josie Snow, who has moved to the teen services position…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Let’s Get Creative
We have a unique opportunity for you: we’ll mail you a free Creative Community Kit with the necessary materials…
DAR Seeking Applicants for Five Scholarships
The minimum amount to be awarded is $2,500, with $3,500 for the member of a military family…
More Orthopedic Surgeons Selling Out to Private Equity Firms
Deals with private equity investors have occurred in at least 12 states, including Colorado…
EDITORIAL: The Appeal of a Workforce Housing Fee, Part Three
Here in Archuleta County, we had a chance to watch several elected officials sworn into office by County Magistrate Justin P. Faye, during a surprisingly festive, standing-room-only event…
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Sworn In For His Second Term
“We want practical solutions. We want real results over partisan ideology. We want to move forward with a bright, positive vision…”
‘Starting Your Business Workshop’ in Durango Tomorrow, Thursday Jan. 12
This course is designed for business owners to learn and engage with our speakers to gain a better understanding of their specific business…
OPINION: Rep. Boebert on Fixing a Broken Government
Not many in power want to give up control, but Speaker McCarthy saw that these changes were about fixing a broken Congress…
Public Scoping Period for Jackson Mountain Landscape Project Open Until February 23
The proposed project area is northeast of Pagosa Springs and north of the San Juan River Village subdivision in Archuleta County…
LETTER: Deterioration of the Biden Cabal
My condolences to my ole buddies at the Bear Creek and Rez Hill Grill. I tried to tell you, over many a cold beer, but you scoffed…
EDITORIAL: The Appeal of a Workforce Housing Fee, Part Two
“We are working with the new software company to prepare letters and begin the process of mailing letters to all of the 100 or so unpermitted properties…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Laughing as I Pay My Taxes
What am I saying? I LOVE politics. There’s not much to laugh about these days, but politics is a never-ending source of amusement…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
The Fed is going to continue to raise rates another 0.75% to 1% to fight inflation. How will that affect mortgage rates?
LETTER: It’s Hard to Get to ‘Best & Final Answers’
Today, I am considering some interesting facts, and possible laws and regulations for single family residential use ownership…
Colorado General Assembly Convenes 2023 Session
“The General Assembly has recently invested millions… and yet our water faces unprecedented threats that no one has seen or experienced before…”
Americana Project to Present Concert Tonight, Jan. 10
Each member of the class will be responsible for leading one original or cover song for their final grade of the semester…
January Happenings at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Wolf Creek Ski Area has several clinics, races and specials for the month of January…
EDITORIAL: The Appeal of a Workforce Housing Fee, Part One
In my humble opinion, the voter-approved ‘Workforce Housing Fee’ was based on some sensible ideas…
Colorado Gov. Polis Seeks Money for Property Tax Relief
The amended budget request heads to the Joint Budget Committee, which is in charge of crafting the state budget for the next fiscal year…