Some folks prefer to live among trees that have been carefully sculpted into unnatural shapes. I can understand the attraction….
Pagosa Schools Deal with New ‘Mask’ Guidance
On Friday, May 14, Archuleta School District Superintendent Kym LeBlanc-Esparza sent out her regular memo, which included the following comment on the District’s ever-evolving COVID READ MORE
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where’s My Vaccine Lottery Ticket?
My mom and dad could easily have moved to Ohio before I was born, and I could have attended public school in Columbus, or Toledo… and gone to college at Kent State or Youngstown…
ESSAY: The Joys of a Wildlife Journalist
For the first time in my writing career, I was working on the same team as my sources. I was focused on positive, one-sided stories…
Free Gardening Lecture Tonight, with Ron Chacey
Chacey will discuss the easiest vegetables to grow and then branch off into his favorite vegetables of somewhat challenging natures…
Conservation District Planning Survey of Irrigation Systems in Blanco Basin
We have completed our inventory from the upper reaches of the San Juan River Basin down to the Blanco Basin watershed…
Town of Pagosa Springs Proposes to Celebrate July Fourth, In Spite of Everything
“Things are going to have to be a little different this year. July 4 this year is on a Sunday and we are still planning on doing the fireworks…”
EDITORIAL: Economic Development in Pagosa, Briefly Summarized, Part Two
According to some measures, Archuleta County is a relatively affluent community. We will likely know more about that when the federal government releases the 2020 Census data…
READY, FIRE, AIM: ‘Baby Bust’, The Sequel
Those same “certain smart people” are prone to suggest that the declining birth rate is due to well-thought-out decisions on the part of young Chinese adults…
Chimney Rock Opening for the Season Tomorrow, Saturday May 15
Archaeological structures and artifacts, abundant wildlife and its setting in the breathtaking San Juan National Forest make Chimney Rock a must-see…
Significant Increases in ‘WIC’ Nutrition Program Funding
Pregnant women and parents or legal guardians for children under the age of 5 are encouraged to apply for the SJBPH program to access these benefits…
Tri-State Generation Approves Reduction in Wholesale Electricity
“I’m pleased this settlement has come to fruition and proud that the hard work of LPEA’s staff and attorney has paid off…”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa’s ‘Urban Renewal Authority’ Seeking a Fresh Direction?
Tonight, we may hear suggestions from Durango-based SEH on how they can help the Town government and the Urban Renewal Authority can repair its earlier missteps…
EDITORIAL: Economic Development in Pagosa, Briefly Summarized, Part One
During the two-hour meeting — following the election of new Board members and officers — we heard a summary of the organization’s accomplishments…
Colorado School Finance Bill Will Support Students in Poverty
The return of the B.S. factor back to the pre-pandemic level is huge, but there is a significant piece that is not being sent to classrooms,” said Matt Cook…
Archuleta County Democratic Club to Hold Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, May 18
The Club gives local Democrats the opportunity to meet with other Democrats and to hear speakers from the community, candidates for local and national office…
Archuleta County Clerk’s Office Closed Due to Positive COVID Tests
“There are two employees that have tested positive. We will remain closed until Monday, May 17….”
EDITORIAL: Learning About LASSO Horse Rescue
“They just came in droves. By 2007, we were caring for 15 horses — a lot of them were disabled in some way, and had injuries that they will not recover from…”
More than $350 Billion in Federal Cash Heading for States, Cities, Counties
“This is ensuring that those state and local governments are able to not just bounce back, not just build back, but as somebody I know says, build back better and build back quickly…”