Proposition 121, which follows a previous cut approved by voters in 2020, would reduce tax revenue by $400 million…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The One-Track Mind
When he was young, my dad used to ride a train to and from work, so he understood a bit about train tracks…
POEM: My Flashy Star
I bought a flashy star on the installment plan…
Pagosa High School, MIddle School Essay-Poster Contest Deadline is Oct.14
Students may enter in either the poster or writing categories. Middle school (grades 5-8) and high school (grades 9-12) entries will be judged separately…
OPINION: Proposition FF Would Mean Healthier Kids, Better Food Economy
Many large food corporations are able to provide cheap products only by cutting corners like underpaying their employees, often pushing workers and their families into food insecurity…
Pagosa Fire District Announces New Wildland Fire Vehicle
The new engine, known as Brush 91, is equipped with a 400-gallon water tank…
EDITORIAL: Extraordinary Changes, Part Five
Right now, some of the safest roads are in our local metro districts. But a County sales tax increased won’t help the metro districts that maintain their own roads…
HMPRESENTLY: Chlorophyll Deprivation
Hopefully, someday, the rain and chlorophyll will return, and enrich our lawns and foliage, once again…
BIG PIVOTS: A Hydrogen Economy?
The US Technology Hub is to develop green hydrogen and other innovations and technologies, with a focus on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries…
Federal Grant will Expand Colorado Family Engagement in Schools
“We want to create a more connected community, and when we get there, we’ll see better outcomes for students. I don’t just mean academic achievement…”
Secretary of State Sends Letter in Support of Federal Election Worker Protection Act
“We write to express our support for federal legislation to support election workers, including the recently introduced Election Worker Protection Act….”
Early Childhood Council Forms in Pagosa Springs
The Early Childhood Council of Archuleta County will be assessing the current needs of its families regarding early childhood services…
Colorado Experiment Aims to Expand Teacher Pipeline, Stem Turnover
This year, 35 prospective teachers and seven districts, including Aurora, Adams 12, and Durango, are participating in the project…
EDITORIAL: Extraordinary Changes, Part Four
Professional campaign manager Beth Lamberson was sharing images, via Zoom, related to Ballot Measure 1A, which the BOCC has placed on this November’s ballot…
Polis, Ganahl Debate the Future of Colorado
It was the first time Polis, a Democrat, and Ganahl, a Republican, faced each other this election season…
Chimney Rock National Monument Closes for the Season on October 2
Hiking into the site is allowed, as long as visitors stay on the roads and the trails. Biking is allowed on the roads within the park…
Update on Archuleta County Health Equity Assessment
The group heard the presentation and acknowledged that healthcare providers are rarely in the same space to work together towards collaborative changes that may be needed…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Lifelong Learning Lecture Series Begins October 13
An all-new free Lifelong Learning lecture series begins October 13 and runs every Thursday through November 17 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. – our first READ MORE
Senior Center Celebrates Successful Fundraiser
We saw so many familiar faces and new faces that night that we couldn’t be more thankful for living in this special community…