“We must do more to identify veterans in need and the federal government must provide them with the legal aid they require…”
EDITORIAL: Big Plans for Downtown Pagosa Springs, Part One
“In closing, we believe the beauty and lifestyle of Pagosa Springs is why people are attracted to this Colorado town…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Things Aren’t As Bad As You Think
On the Gapminder’s website, you can pick any year you want, and see how the “Life Expectancy” changes with improvements in family income…
Choreographer Pia Wyatt Shares ‘Behind the Scene’ Talk with Thingamajig ‘Friends’
Pia Wyatt, internationally renowned choreographer and director, explained the power of dance to enhance the staging and audience’s enjoyment of Broadway musicals…
County Lodging Tax Soon Available to Fund Housing, Child Care
“This is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for affordable workforce housing in the mountains in a very long time…”
HMPRESENTLY: Maybe It’s Something in the Air?
“Since we don’t control the air, our good air decided to float over to China’s bad air, so when China gets our good air…”
EDITORIAL: ‘Dear Archuleta County’… A Letter from the Board of Health, Part Two
“A separation will entail its own challenges and will impact both counties…”
LOCAL FOOD HEROES: Alice Chavez & Rose Chavez of Huerta Alegre
For my mother’s part, she has been gardening every year since we moved into this house on Lewis Street some 30 years ago…
READY, FIRE, AIM: To Burn-out, or Not to Burn-out; That is the Question
According to WHO, ‘burn-out’ is an ‘occupational phenomenon’. A ‘factor influencing health status or contact with health services’…
HMPRESENTLY: Buttering Us Up?
During the WNBA’s off-season in the US, the American professional basketball player plays in Russia…
Gun Rights Group Sues Colorado Town Over New Firearms Regulations
The lawsuit references a decision last month from the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down part of New York’s concealed carry law…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
Today, the market has changed due to upheaval in the worldwide economy – interest rates have doubled, inflation is out of control, the stock market is tanking…
Enjoy the ‘Library Speakers Consortium’ This Thursday
The Library Speakers consortium is a partnership of public libraries working together to expand access to best-selling author talks…
Thingamajig Theatre is Roaring into July
“Guys and Dolls” returned to the stage on July 5 and will have a second performance tonight, Friday, July 8…
EDITORIAL: ‘Dear Archuleta County’… A Letter from the Board of Health, Part One
I first became acquainted with Liane Jollon in 2016, when she climbed up on a chair in the Archuleta County Admin Building meeting room…
HMPRESENTLY: Saving Democracy? Or Street Maintenance?
Having the streets sealed, so they’ll last years longer, seemed to make good sense…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Birds and the Bees
Birds do it, bees do it Even educated fleas do it Let’s do it, let’s fall in love… — Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in READ MORE
Tickets Available Soon for Fifth Annual ‘Dancing with the Pagosa Stars’
This year, we are thrilled to announce that The Tim Sullivan Band will be playing live during open dancing…
Gardening Beds Still Available in New Vista Lake Community Garden
We will focus on a variety of plants that can still grow to maturity over the next few months…