If I go to a theater and yell fire when none exists, and people are injured while evacuating the building, am I liable for the injuries?
U.S. House Passes ‘Anti-Woke’ Legislation Aimed at Higher Ed
“House Republicans passed the Act to stand up for academic freedom, defend students’ constitutional rights, and ensure that colleges and universities aren’t forced to bend the knee…”
EDITORIAL: Hunting Season, Election Season, Budget Season, Part Two
Here’s a photo of the Dry Gulch valley that would be completely flooded, if the reservoir were built to the size proposed by SJWCD…
Colorado Finding Ways to Promote Employee-Owned Businesses
More Colorado businesses are converting to employee-owned models with the direct support of an office within the state’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade…
Brilliant Nature Documentary Premiers in Pagosa on Sept. 25
I’m looking forward to seeing “Wild Orchid Man On The Rocks” on the big screen. I’ll see you at the Liberty Theatre…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Eating Pets in Springfield
“A lot of towns don’t want to talk about it because they’re so embarrassed by it…”
ARCHULETA HEALTH FAIR & EXPO: Heidi & Tom Sottek
Please consider supporting this community-led event by sponsoring and/or volunteering to make this year a success…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Announcing Our Fall Fundraiser
Thanks to the kind donation of a matching grant provided by an anonymous benefactor your generous donation will be doubled up to $5000…
LIBRARY NEWS: Local Author’s New Book is Set in Pagosa
The book captures your attention from the opening pages that describe an arson barn fire on the heroine’s ranch property…
BLM Issues Management Plan for Río Grande del Norte National Monument
Publication of the plan amendment opens a 30-day public protest period…
EDITORIAL: Hunting Season, Election Season, Budget Season, Part One
A local government’s budget defines, in a very real sense, which problems will be addressed in 2025, and which will not…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Killing Us Softly with Obnoxious Vehicles
If you drive in America, the chances are that 1-in-75 of all the people in the cars around you on the road will be killed by a car — probably, by someone else’s car…
Return of the Aspen House Color Run This Weekend
The Color Run, known for its playful atmosphere and burst of color at every kilometer, is open to participants of all ages and fitness levels…
Colorado to Capture Canadian Wolves for Second Year of Reintroduction Program
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Friday that they have reached an agreement with their counterparts in the province of British Columbia…
19th Hole Concerts ‘Autumn Encore’ Tomorrow, Sept. 19 to Feature Bob Hemenger
Money raised from An Autumn Encore of the 19th Hole Concerts will support the Archuleta County Fund, which grants annually to local nonprofits…
LETTER: A Party That Respects and Honors Women
If Trump is elected, we can expect a national abortion ban — possibly followed by a contraception ban…
Suspicious Package Sent to Colorado Secretary of State under FBI Investigation
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold’s office was the target of a suspicious package, discovered Tuesday…
EDITORIAL: Classical Education… or is it Political Education? Part Four
Here in Archuleta County, about 43% of the property taxes collected each year goes into our local public schools…