This story by Erica Meltzer appeared on Chalkbeat Colorado on June 11, 2022. Colorado’s State Board of Education is growing from seven to nine seats, READ MORE
‘Adventure Clubs for Kids’ to Host Events in June, July
It is two hours of fun and learning for kids… and it’s free!
OPINION: A Bleak Picture of Healthcare in America
These companies are also making us pay more and more out of our own pockets through cost-sharing deductibles, co-pays and co-insurance…
EDITORIAL: The End of the Rainbow? Part Three
The particular fees that attracted a packed audience for this BOCC meeting were increases to the Archuleta County landfill fees…
EVENT: Meet Archuleta County Candidates This Thursday, June 16
All six candidates in contested local elections have been invited to participate, including Unaffiliated candidates…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I’m Gonna Kick Climate Change’s Ass
There, I’ve thrown down the gauntlet. Whatever a gauntlet is?
BIG PIVOTS: Reinterpreting the Colorado River Compact for the 21st Century
“If forced to pick numbers right now, I’d go with 7%-25% lower by mid-century and 13%-33% less by the 2080s,” Lukas said…
Wildfire Burning in Saguache County
The Saguache County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a fast moving fire in the LaGarita area…
Community Levels of COVID Rise in Archuleta County, La Plata County
The counties, which are part of the same regional health service area, had 10.6 new hospital admissions per 100,000 residents over the past week…
LETTER: Rep. Boebert’s True Colors
Ms. Boebert has a die-hard following who are willing to ignore her antics, her failure to deliver actual meaningful legislation and her grandstanding…
LOCAL FOOD HERO: Kim Barnes
“I believe that if everyone participated, even just a little bit, in growing the food they eat, our world would be a better place…”
EDITORIAL: The End of the Rainbow? Part Two
That vehicle, an RV, waited at the stop sign for one minute 30 seconds before finding an opening for a left-hand turn…
OPINION: Legalizing Incremental Change — Everywhere — To Meet America’s Housing Needs
In cities of all sizes and geographies, we witness housing markets that are broken…
Classic and Original Cars, Motorcycles, Roll into Town for ‘Pagosa Car Show’ Today & Saturday
New this year is the ability to vote for the People’s Choice award electronically from the convenience of your mobile phone…
HMPRESENTLY: Just Can’t Shake It
Like our house, the painting company has been around for a good number of years, I noted on the firm’s website…
OPINION: At War with Ourselves
We have to salute, as a people, something other than glorified murder…
Online Application Now Open for Hunting Opportunities at Lone Mesa State Park
The park, which ranges in elevation from 7,200 feet to a little more than 9,000 feet, provides excellent habitat for elk and deer…
EDITORIAL: The End of the Rainbow? Part One
“Until our elected officials here in Pagosa commit to fixing our failing infrastructure first, we cannot accomplish projects such as the Mill RV Park…”
Community ‘Food Security’ Votes Counted in Participatory Voting
The ‘Grow More Local Produce’ proposal is aimed at supporting increased and sustained local food production in Archuleta County…