Did Archuleta County put the wrong question on this year’s ballot?
Colorado Doubles Down on Supporting Children, Youth and Families
The Colorado Department of Human Services’ (CDHS) Family First Prevention Plan was approved September 28 after a review by the Children’s Bureau…
Confused by Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan? Read This
If the government forgives a loan, the borrower’s payment schedule will be updated based on how much was forgiven, she said…
EDITORIAL: The SUN… a Balanced Community Newspaper, After All
Here’s how Ms. Pierce summarized the ‘Against’ arguments that — in my humble opinion — should have been included in the mailed TABOR notice…
OPINION: Allow the Tourists to Help Us Meet Our Infrastructure Needs
According to the 2017 Smart Growth Report for Region 9, taxes are the second highest expenditure for Archuleta residents…
HMPRESENTLY: Such Tumult!
The January 6th hearing is on TV. Probably baseball playoff games will be on, later. Pro basketball is about to begin…
Are Utilities ‘Slow Walking’ Clean Energy Goals?
“Of the 77 utilities we studied, nearly half of them (44%) made no progress or received a lower score than in our previous report…”
Nonprofit Partnership Poised to Close Early Learning Gaps in Colorado
“Waterford Upstart helps children build confidence and a strong educational foundation that will set them up for success in school…”
Middle School to Host ‘Terror on Lewis Street’ Halloween Event
For the first time, Pagosa Springs Middle School will use the StarLab to show short full-dome movies for a small entrance fee…
EDITORIAL: Home, Home Rule on the Range, Part Three
Citizen participation is, overall, a good thing, in my book… although admittedly somewhat messy…
Watch the Gubernatorial Debate Tonight at 6pm
Join us tonight for a debate between gubernatorial candidates Jared Polis and Heidi Ganahl…
Online Schooling Grows in Colorado, but More Accountability Needed? Part Two
“My kiddos are going to college, they are taking the SAT and PSAT very seriously,” Turrell said…
LIBRARY NEWS: Lifelong Learning Lectures Start Today; Enjoy ‘Restaurant Week’
The all-new free Lifelong Learning lecture series begins today, October 13, and runs for six weeks every Thursday through November 17…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Big Shout Out for New Director
Rose recently presented at the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners to advocate on behalf of Archuleta Seniors Inc…
BABY, THAT’S A BIG MEDICAL BILL: Excessive ER Charges From Routine Births
“To have people get an emergency room charge when they don’t even know they’re in an emergency room — I mean, that doesn’t meet the laugh test….”
Library, 4-H Benefit from El Pomar Grants
El Pomar trustees approved $15,000 allocated to five nonprofit organizations and government entities in the southwest region at the foundation’s August trustees’ meeting…
Zikr Dance Ensemble Returns to Pagosa Springs This Saturday, Oct. 15
The Zikr Dance Ensemble, under the direction of critically acclaimed choreographer David Taylor, will return to Pagosa Springs High School for one performance only…
EDITORIAL: Home, Home Rule on the Range, Part Two
We can comfortably state that the majority of Colorado residents are already served by a Home Rule government…
Online Schooling Grows in Colorado, but More Accountability Needed? Part One
When the pandemic first sent Colorado students home from school, Rachael Sheetz worried about the chaos of remote learning…