“We’ve been working on this inter-city fixed route feasibility study connecting Pagosa Springs with Durango, connecting the communities along the Highway 160 corridor…”
ESSAY: Sitting at a Table, at Higher Grounds Coffee, Part One
My oldest son, growing up, wrote stories every free moment he had. He has wanted to be an author for as long as I can remember…
Dealing with ‘Teacher Stress’
“I keep trying to make sure I’m paying attention to the virtual kids, I’m asking them questions, and alright, I’m going to pivot back to the in-person kids…”
Astronomy Club Meets Next Week
The TV show, 60 Minutes, aired in May said that the government is basically telling us that the UAPs our military is seeing on a daily basis are real…
EDITORIAL: ‘Stage One’ Fire Restrictions Go into Effect Today in Archuleta County
“Southwest Colorado is in extreme drought with continued hot, dry weather forecasts creating a critical fire environment. The fine for violating campfire restrictions in Stage I has been raised to $500…”
Pueblo Community College Announces Tuition Freeze, Employee Wage Hike
“It was important to us to recognize the tremendous work our team has done over the past 15 months, often above and beyond their typical workload…”
State Leaders Backing ‘Initiative 25’ to Expand Tutoring in Colorado
“The pandemic highlighted for us the disparities that already existed for Colorado students in access to opportunities,” said Rudy Gonzales…
First Ever ‘Excessive Heat Warning’ Issued for Colorado’s Western Slope
“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,” the NWS advised…
EDITORIAL: Marching Along with the Broadband Band Wagon, Part Seven
Here in Archuleta County, meanwhile, about $720,000 worth of broadband improvements at various locations are nearing completion…
Chimney Rock National Monument Events Continue through June
CRIA offers the Night Sky Archaeoastronomy Program ‘Our Solar System Program’ this Friday, June 18…
OPINION: A National Infrastructure Bank is a Stupid Idea
What we desperately need is a Strong Towns approach to strengthen the balance sheets of local communities and help them build real wealth, stability, and prosperity…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Herd Immunity
Now that summer is upon us, the herds have appeared, again…
Teachers Under Pressure as Politicians, Parents Battle Over ‘Critical Race Theory’
“Teachers are trying to create a better democracy than the one that exists in the world outside of school, where we don’t have kids screaming at one another because they have difference of opinions…”
Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Chimney Rock National Monument Fee Proposal
Please tell us what you think about the Chimney Rock National Monument fee proposal…
EDITORIAL: Marching Along with the Broadband Band Wagon, Part Six
“When I ask about the problems, I get two different answers to that question. But my honest opinion is that the SCAN project… it’s questionable who has ownership of what…”
Town Government Seeking Feedback on Vacation Rental Issues
“The Town would like your thoughts on STRs, both positive and negative. Please take our Survey and feel free to add comments…”
HMPRESENTLY: Gates & Gaetz… and Boebert
There’s been news about high-profile folks, with names that are pronounced the same, but are spelled differently. Bill and Matt… Gates and Gaetz…
READY, FIRE, AIM: My Dream Dating App
You want a date? You want romance? Time to pony up some private information….
In Mental Health Crises, a 911 Call Now Brings a Mixed Team of Helpers, and Maybe, No Cops
“I don’t know that there’s a consensus of what the best approach is at this point,” said Amy Watson, a professor of social work…