Six inches of fresh powder fell in the southern San Juan Mountains at Wolf Creek Ski Area! The fast paced storm broke the dry weather pattern and will hopefully be one of a few upcoming storms…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where’s My Safe Smoking Kit?
So the idea that the federal government might be distributing free “safe smoking kits” made me feel like, finally, my tax money is being used wisely…
LPEA Board Approves Ground-breaking Partnership
“Crossover is thrilled to partner with LPEA to develop an alternative supply plan that leverages Crossover’s regional resources to provide reliable, sustainable energy that will also save LPEA’s members millions of dollars annually…”
HMPRESENTLY: ‘A Harmonious Effect’
About that problem on the planet he’d mentioned, and his hopes for the future…
February 25 Webinar Will Focus on 2022 Fire Outlook
If we can learn anything from these devastating fires throughout the West, it is that forest health is imperative for water users…
Public Meetings for Proposed Public Land Withdrawals Surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park
The agency proposes to withdraw 351,479.97 acres of public lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park, subject to valid existing rights…
EDITORIAL: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly… Housing Solutions… Part Two
The Archuleta Board of County Commissioners had a number of real estate decisions on their agenda on Tuesday. Three of them were tucked into the so-called ‘consent agenda’…
Healthy Archuleta to Host Food System Summit April 9
Healthy Archuleta has organized this event to continue to form and strengthen connections between local food system stakeholders and to deepen our work around food equity…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How Relationship Satisfaction Changes Across Your Lifetime
“Although most people wish to maintain a happy and fulfilling relationship, people’s satisfaction with their romantic relationship often decreases over the years…”
LETTER: Fixing a Broken Housing Market
The funds raised by Ballot Question A would augment the workforce housing fund the Town has already put in place…
LIBRARY NEWS: Pros and Cons of Bribing Your Child to Read
Some experts agree that rewards can be useful, especially for younger learners who may benefit from a jump start or a short-term intervention…
OPINION: Bipartisan Bill to Boost Teacher Workforce Passes House
“The passage of this bill means we’re one step closer to addressing the critical substitute teacher storage and preparing our students for success…”
EDITORIAL: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly… Housing Solutions… Part One
“It’s a sobering moment, and it’s not something that I ever thought we would do, but I believe we’re almost delaying the inevitable…”
Flyfishing Outfitters Come Together to Celebrate Uncompahgre River
“We’ll have some great films to watch and beer from Ouray Brewery. I’m really excited about an auction item we have up for grabs…”
OPINION: The War on Drugs Failed. Colorado Politicians Want to Try It Again.
Data show that we suffer from 10 times the number of overdose deaths compared to 1990, despite billions spent on prohibition…
Most Colorado School Districts Ditch Mask Mandates
“For a small child, not being able to see a teacher’s face or a teacher not being able to see a small child’s face, that did detract,” Swanson said. “School is a social thing….”
HMPRESENTLY: Owies… and the Fog and Folly of War
But soldiers are supposed to be tough, you know…
OPINION: Wild Horses Can Help Prevent Forest Fires
The loss of human life, wildlife and destruction of land and property is now in the billions every year due to wildfires…
Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Announces Intent to Run for Colorado Secretary of State
“Colorado deserves a secretary of state who will stand up to the Biden administration who wants to run our country into the ground with nationalized elections…”