Last week, a small group of thoughtful, committed Pagosa Springs citizens made a presentation to the Archuleta Board of County Commissioners…
LETTER: Gifts Will Transform Our Downtown EMS Station
In a rural mountain community like ours, timely access to primary care is essential…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Toyland, Toyland, Wonderful Girl and Boy Land
Toy companies were doing just fine in 2024, and the future looked bright, in spite of the falling birth rate…
Ancient Sky, Ancient Wisdom
The sky loomed large for early Native Americans, and its cyclical changes were cause for connection, awe, and ceremony…
Plenty of Fresh Snow at Wolf Creek
SKIING WITH A PARTNER IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED…
STRONG TOWNS: Is Federal Transportation Spending Making Your Town Broke?
Road conditions continue to deteriorate. Long-term obligations are growing faster than revenues. Capital needs exceed capacity…
EDITORIAL: Down the Informational Black Hole, Part Five
I recognized most of the three dozen participants at Tuesday’s ‘Interactive Community Forum’ hosted by the Archuleta County commissioners and staff…
Peace Campaigners Demand Congress Prevent War with Iran
“We’ve seen this before in Iraq. We can’t let history repeat itself…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Dinosaurs Ruled the American West
I’d done my research, and understood that I would probably end up living in a place like Dinosaur, Colorado…
EVIL MISTRESS: A LIfelong Affair with Music, Part Ten
Michael was larger-than-life, and sometimes amazed us with his antics…
Habitat for Humanity to Host Public Meetings in March for Potential Homeowners
Habitat homes are some of the most affordable homes in Archuleta County, thanks to contributions of labor and materials, and financial donations, from numerous community members…
OPINION: Preserving the Republic Now Part of Colorado Attorney General’s Job
“The federal government does not have the authority to take control, commandeer or otherwise direct our elections…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Requiring Voter ID on Election Day?
“The new SAVE Act proposals would inject chaos into election administration…”
Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Engages in ‘Action Sunday’
The action for this month and March is our current book group reading ‘Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection’ by Deepa Iyer…
OPINION: A Key Source of America Greatness
“Since this is the last speech that I will give as president, I think it’s fitting to leave one final thought, an observation about a country which I love….”
EDITORIAL: Down the Informational Black Hole, Part Four
Obviously, some people enjoy inflammatory language, and don’t care if they spread misinformation…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Sees 38 Inches of Snow from Latest Storms
Thanks to recent storm systems, the midway snow depth at Wolf Creek Ski Area is 70 inches…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Who’s Lazy? Please Don’t Ask ChatGPT
As noted already, ChatGPT has no idea what this kind of map does to people’s self-esteem. Not does it care. It has no feelings at all…
BIG PIVOTS: Darkness Before the Dawn at Lake Powell? Part Three
“We need long-term funding to mitigate the impacts and build resilience in both basins…”