Healthy Archuleta, in partnership with Archuleta County, is working to complete a community health assessment over the next couple of years..,
Amtrak Launches New Apprenticeship Pilot Program
“Working people aren’t just looking for jobs – they want meaningful careers they can raise families on, in positions where they feel seen, heard, and invested in…”
EDITORIAL: Working Competently on Workforce Housing, Part Five
In a strange sense, we’ve spent $10.4 million subsidizing the conversion of our limited housing stock into mini-motels, to be operated for profit…
HMPRESENTLY: As Easy as Pie… in the Sky
This particular Army blimp, that can float off into the wild blue yonder, is just one of the high-tech gizmos that can detect missile launches…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Why People in Happy Marriages Cheat
I learned all about cheating, in my marriage to Darlene. In fact, my education started before we were even married…
‘ArtRoom Collective’ to Host Spring Exhibition and Market on Saturday
The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a group of 22 artists located in the renovated auditorium space of the historic Smiley Building in Durango…
Colorado Legislature Approves Temporary Property Tax Cuts
Under the proposal, someone owning a $500,000 house would save an average of approximately $274 on their tax bill in 2023…
To Deal with Back Pain, Focus in Your ‘CORE’
If time is a factor, a brief walk at lunch or going up and down the stairs a few times can help you stay active…
EDITORIAL: Working Competently on Workforce Housing, Part Four
For at least a couple of decades, our community has been wearing a government-enforced straightjacket…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: More American History, for Mr. Bryant’s Edification
Mr. Bryant needs to show us where, and by whom, the Constitution was re-written. When was it ratified? Perhaps he can show us the records of the debates…
Keeping Montezuma County ‘Orchard Country’
Main projects include fence building, tree planting, weed management, drip irrigation installation, and cover crop establishment…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How I Became Dangerous
Although I’m classified as dangerous, I actually haven’t infected anyone. Or if I did, it happened when I wasn’t looking…
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CIRCLE: Laurie Guitierrez
“Personally, my family and I find wealth in having a community where we are stable and safe…”
Where Colorado Governor Candidates Stand on Abortion
“As governor, I’m going to rally the people and we’re going to put this on the ballot to make sure the people truly understand what they want Colorado to do…”
Lisa Roy Named Sole Finalist to Lead Colorado’s New Early Childhood Agency
The Department of Early Childhood will be Colorado’s 20th state agency, the maximum number allowed under the state constitution…
EDITORIAL: Working Competently on Workforce Housing, Part Three
Is the efficient use of private property for housing purposes, viewed as a detriment to the community? And if so, why?…
LOCAL FOOD HERO: Jenelle Syverson, The Choke Cherry Tree
“The company started in Pagosa Springs as a fruit stand operated by ‘Grandpa Bill’ and he used the over-ripe fruits for his jams and butters…”
Juneteenth Becomes Colorado’s Newest State Holiday
“The end of slavery on a document is one thing, but the end of slavery in reality was another and deserves celebration,” Polis said…
A.J. Croce Celebrates His Father’s Life and Music in Concert, May 11
A.J. Croce performs ‘Croce Plays Croce’, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, and some of his own tunes…