As we move slowly towards equal days and nights, there seems to be a shift; cooler perhaps, and an invitation to spend some time noticing…
Humane Society to Hold Annual Auction
Guests will enjoy a fun and unforgettable evening featuring an adorable pet fashion show, a delicious variety of hearty small plates, one complimentary drink…
EDITORIAL: County Government on a Roller Coaster Ride, Part One
“From the information that I received from staff, the County Manager is going to be resigning. So we won’t need to go into executive session…”
BIG PIVOTS: Dim View of Colorado River Too Optimistic? Part Two
“Everybody’s pretty much accepted that we’ve got to come up with a new formula for dividing the river…”
Colorado General Assembly Opens Its Special Session
The session — the third special session called in as many years — will likely last until early next week as legislators find solutions to plug a budget hole…
CHAMBER NEWS: A Time for Learning and a Time for Fun
We will have master grillers and backyard grillers; we just need you to come out and enjoy all the amazing and delicious BBQ…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Gratitude For First Responders
Evacuations and pre-evacuations were ordered. Were you ready? Seniors can show their gratitude by being prepared for wildfires and other emergencies…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Online Resource Helps You Prepare for Driver’s Test
We have a free online resource that will be a huge asset to anyone who is about to take a car, motorcycle or commercial driver’s test…
Register Today for Upcoming Archuleta Health Fair & Expo
In 2024, there were over 320 registrants for the health fair, so we encourage you to register early…
OPINION: ‘Up-Is-Down’ Perspective on Colorado Budget Crisis
Rarely is the path from point A to point B so clear as with the journey the Colorado state budget took from ‘balanced’ to ‘unbalanced’…
EDITORIAL: Differences of Opinion on the PAWSD Board, Part Two
When Ms. Ballard appeared before the PAWSD Board on August 14 to request the $75,000 refund, she met with an unexpected response…
BIG PIVOTS: Dim View of Colorado River Too Optimistic? Part One
How low will Lake Powell get while the states try to reach agreement about natural flow formula?…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Endangered Species
I only rarely come across snakes here in Pagosa Springs, for which I am eternally grateful, since I suffer from ophidiophobia…
Tico Time Harvest Music Festival Scheduled for September 19-20
Escape to the stunning Animas River valley for 2 days of amazing live music, community, and adventure…
The National Suicide Hotline For LGBTQ+ Youth Went Dead
“Since the election, we’ve seen a clear increase in young people feeling devalued, erased, uncertain about their future, and seeing resources taken away…”
OPINION: Government Policies Should Not Put Elders on the Streets
Right now, half of the people experiencing homelessness in this country are people aged 50 and older…
‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Will Benefit Colorado’s Largest Corporations
As Colorado loses more than $1 billion in revenue, the state’s largest corporations stand to gain the most…
OPINION: The Warming of West Increases Wildfire Danger
In order to deal with climate-driven threats, we must first recognize them…
EDITORIAL: Differences of Opinion on the PAWSD Board, Part One
It’s not unusual for elected and appointed government board members to disagree on important topics…