Negotiations between federal officials and the seven western states that rely on the Colorado River have largely remained behind closed doors since 2023…
‘Pagosa Strings Orchestra’ Debut Concert Strikes a Chord for Arts Education
“I was so nervous before we started,” PPOS student Anderson said. “But it went really well!…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Unloved Wolf, as a French Advertisement
Last week, I came across a 2-minute video that’s gone viral, internationally…
EVIL MISTRESS: A Lifelong Affair with Music, Part One
In 2012, Wally had returned to songwriting when he collaborated with, Raul Malo, on the Mavericks’ reunion project…
Join the Celebration at Pagosa’s Old Fashion Christmas Tomorrow, Dec. 20
The walking route extends along the Riverwalk from Centennial Park to Town Park and over the Hot Springs Boulevard bridge to the Visitor Center…
OPINION: A Darkening Federal Presence Disfigures the Character of Colorado
The plan to dismantle NCAR is the latest abuse of federal resources located in the state…
Snowmelt Products Can Damage New Concrete in Downtown
This is especially relevant for property owners along US 160, where new concrete has recently been poured…
Colorado Grants Will Support Regional Recreation Projects
“The Department of Natural Resources is proud to be part of the Regional Partnerships Initiative…”
Governor Polis Appoints New Head of Higher Education Department
Colorado entrepreneur and consultant JB Holston will take over as the state higher education department’s new executive director starting in January…
EDITORIAL: The Continuing ‘Dry Gulch’ Troubles, Part Four
What are the issues that “good faith discussions” might resolve, between these two taxpayer-funded districts?
Moderate House Republicans Join Dems to Force Vote on Health Care Subsidies
Without a law to extend the enhanced ACA marketplace subsidies, roughly 22 million Americans will see their health insurance premiums spike…
Gratitude for Archuleta County’s Healthcare Providers
In a rural mountain county like ours, access to healthcare is not something to take for granted…
READY, FIRE AIM: Celebrate ‘Thriftmas’ This Year, and Save a Bundle
Good-bye, old consumption habits! Hello, new consumption habits!
Voting Open for 2026 Chamber Board of Director Nominees
Every year, the Chamber presents six candidates to be elected to the Chamber Board of Directors for a three-year term…
BIG PIVOTS: Massive Data Center Slated for Northeastern Colorado? Part Two
Might this sparsely settled area of northeastern Colorado become home to a hyperscale data center?
Archuleta County BOCC Approves ‘Purple Heart County’ Resolution
The commissioners were joined by an honor guard that presented the colors during the meeting…
LIBRARY NEWS: The Winter Reading Challenge is Underway
Our community quest to read 25,000 minutes in one month has begun…
SENIOR CENTER: Holiday Lunch Party Next Monday
Monday, December 22, will be a special seniors’ lunch with turkey and all the trimmings, music and games…
OPINION: Our National Parks, For Sale to the Highest Bidder?
With this amendment, Mike Lee is telling President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum that even our national parks can be sold…