By Roberta Strickland We see the word “zen” tossed around a lot these days. It seems to mean having a relaxing, spa-like experience, or “being READ MORE
Colorado GOP Candidates Present United Front at Press Conference
“Working Americans right now, in a recession, can’t afford a tax. That’s my main beef with it…”
Downtown Parish Hall Closed for Possible Repairs
A recent certified inspection of the facility identified several structural as well as health and safety issues…
HABITAT ARCHULETA UPDATE: Excavation to Garages
Habitat future homeowners are required to contribute 250 hours of “Sweat Equity” in building their home alongside our volunteers…
EDITORIAL: Theories of Growth, for the Non-Mathematician, Part Three
The graphs and charts — shared by consultant Erin Wilson — related, generally, to the idea that the population of Pagosa Springs is going to grow, far into the future…
OPINION: When It Comes to Child Safety, We Can Do Better than Car Seats
As I think about my future as a parent and the desire that all parents have to keep their kids safe…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where are the Mushrooms, When We Need Them Most?
The latest thing in mushroom therapy, apparently, is ‘microdosing’: eating small amounts of normally-hallucinogenic fungi…
LIBRARY NEWS: Please Note Our Donation Guidelines
Many of you are very generous with your materials donations to the library, and we are grateful. ..
HMPRESENTLY: Hey! Who Flouted?
Could these be the signs of an increasingly concerning situation?
ARCHULETA SENIORS: Looking for Programming Ideas
Currently we offer Bridge, Zentangle, and Mahjong during the week and are looking to expand our offerings…
EDITORIAL: Theories of Growth, for the Non-Mathematician, Part Two
What are the factors we ought to consider, when looking at ‘growth’ in a small mountain town like Pagosa Springs?
Outdoor Baking Demonstration This Saturday at Pagosa Farmers Market
Kathy begins with her famous whole wheat pie dough made from flour that comes from Mountain Mama Mill in the Rio Grande Valley…
Ride the Mountain Express Transit Bus for Free in August
During the month of August, public transit agencies around the state of Colorado are joining together to take part in the Zero Fare for Better Air initiative…
Colorado Oil Companies Focus on Dividends, Not New Drilling
PDC joined many other companies in continuing to assure investors that they plan to limit overall production growth to under 5% for the foreseeable future….
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Considering the Harm from the COVID Vaccines
“While you would never know it from listening to public-health officials, not a single published study has demonstrated that patients with a prior infection benefit from COVID-19 vaccination…”
Monkey Pox Arrives in Southwest Colorado?
Monkeypox began spreading this spring in parts of the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia…
’19th Hole Concerts’ Raise $9,690 for Archuleta County Nonprofits
The 19th Hole Concerts featured a different nonprofit and local music talent at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club on Thursday evenings in June…
Colorado DMV, Archuleta County to Reveal ‘DMV2GO’ Services
With DMV2GO, the DMV can set up pop-up and mobile driver license offices throughout the state, including rural areas…
EDITORIAL: Theories of Growth, for the Non-Mathematician, Part One
The Planning Commission for the Town of Pagosa Springs will be considering a fairly significant housing project this evening, Tuesday, August 9…