The fog was not physical; but more like an intellectual fog…
Pandemic Funding Runs Out, and America Returns to a Broken School Funding Model, Part One
“It turns out that one of the biggest predictors of student performance is things that happen outside of school…” said Margot Jackson…
HMPRESENTLY: ‘Standing’ Stood Out, Once Again
And I’m recalling, years ago, a judge deciding that a plaintiff had no standing, in a court case that I happened to be observing…
LIBRARY NEWS: Back to School Resources Available
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Ruby Sisson Library Foundation’s campaign to expand and renovate your library…
Archuleta Dems Sponsoring ‘Freedom’ Contest for Middle School, High School Students
The contest is open to all Archuleta County students in grades 5-12 without regard to the party affiliation of their parents or guardians…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Big Band Benefit Set for September 23
Save the date! Put on your dancing shoes, and join us for an evening of Be-Bop and Boogie Woogie Big Band Era Music…
September Blood Drive Planned in Pagosa
Vitalant is now experiencing an emergency shortage of all blood types. Your September blood drive donation can help end the shortage…
Darrell Scott, Yonder Mountain String Band Among Performers at 26th Folk Festival in Pagosa
“The Four Corners Folk Festival is a cultural and social highlight for thousands of people across the region…”
EDITORIAL: Wondering About Water, Part Three
A lot of people are wondering about water, these days, especially out here in the American West…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where’s COVID, When We Really Need It?
He also said I should stop eating SPAM, if I wanted to live long enough to collect Social Security…
OPINION: Wild Horses Can Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
It’s a plain fact that the size, intensity and frequency of catastrophic wildfires over the past decade are increasing…
Harvest Time at the Pagosa Farmers Market
This coming Saturday, September 3, we have another local chef who will offer a cooking demonstration and an opportunity to taste Gazpacho…
‘Seasonal Foods’ Demonstration This Morning; More Demonstrations Next Month
Participants will get to learn to prepare the recipe, taste the food, and take home a recipe and nutrition information…
ESSAY: What I Learned by Being Foster Dad
This essay by Tim Wills appeared on Chalkbeat Colorado on August 29, 2022. The state of Maryland considered Marcus a runaway when he showed up READ MORE
LPEA CEO Named as Finalist for Prestigious ‘Utility Transformation’ Award
Since arriving at LPEA in 2019, Jessica Matlock has led the utility in its groundbreaking future power supply partnership with Tri-State Generation & Transmission…
EDITORIAL: Wondering About Water, Part Two
During my 29 years in Pagosa Springs, I’ve talked to literally hundreds of residents and tourists who live here or visit here because of the Wolf Creek Ski Area…
‘Arts for a Cause’ in Durango on September 2
Create Art and Tea is set to showcase photographer, Steve Chinn and jeweler, Happy Harrington for the First Friday…
EDITORIAL: Too Little, Too Late… to Save the Health District?
I didn’t attend the La Plata County Commissioners’ meeting, and I appreciate Ms. House writing about the meeting…
New ‘Understanding Assessments’ Tool for Families
This resource will support families in navigating the various assessments their students may engage in throughout a school year…