The San Juan National Forest is now hiring seasonal employees for a variety of recreation positions on each district…
EDITORIAL: A Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed Citizens, Part Two
“There are so many committed, dedicated and compassionate resource organizations here in Pagosa Springs…”
Lawmakers Aim to Reel In Wage Garnishments for Medical Debt
“No one is saying, ‘Don’t get paid for your services.’ We’re saying getting health care should not lead to financial ruin for people…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Rocking the Workout with Kid Rock
Two simple messages… delivered in a 90-second video… set to the tune of the Kid Rock’s 1999 hit song “Bawitdaba…”
OPINION: Colorado Rep. DeGette Plans to Skip Tonight’s State of the Union Address
Since starting his second term, Colorado has been a frequent target of Trump’s actions…
Healthy Archuleta Announces New Office Location
We serve as a backbone organization, bringing together schools, health care providers, public health leaders, food access operators, community organizations…
Southwest Colorado Organizations Receive El Pomar Grants
The El Pomar Foundation approved $35,803 allocated to six nonprofit organizations and government entities…
ESSAY: Bad Bunny, at Halftime
Maybe nothing flipped overnight. Maybe hardened partisans didn’t suddenly renounce their politics. What happened was subtler — and more powerful…
OPINION: Peace is Not a Perfume Sprayed Over Violence
Hind’s body was later found in the car, which was reportedly riddled with 335 bullets…
EDITORIAL: A Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed Citizens, Part One
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…