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CHAMBER NEWS: Final Call to Nominate for Community Awards
Nominations for the 2025 Community Leader Awards will close next Monday, January 12, 2026...
LIBRARY NEWS: Ready to Tackle Your Resolutions?
No matter what’s on your 2026 to-do list, the library has books that can help you realize your goals…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Universal Charitable Deduction Set to Expand Giving in 2026
The goal of the Permanent Universal Charitable Deduction is to recognize and encourage generosity across all income levels…
Colorado Facing Federal Funding Freeze for Child Care, Social Services
The freeze was first reported by the New York Post, which cited unnamed officials…
EDITORIAL: Another Hell of a Year, Part Three
“The federal One Big Beautiful Bill passed in July 2025 and will result in cuts to Pagosa Springs Medical Center revenue over the next 7 years…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Should We Lock Up This Latin American Leader?
The prosecutor promised that, “Now, after years of destructive narco-trafficking of the highest imaginable magnitude,” this leader will thankfully spend years in prison…
Court Rules in Favor of Natural Grocers and Others in GMO Labeling Case
The decision overturns three major loopholes that plaintiffs argued would have kept consumers in the dark…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Where’s the Flattery When I Really Need It?
Photo: Statue of Tigranes the Great. “The first messenger that gave notice of Lucullus’ coming was so far from pleasing Tigranes that he had his READ MORE
Public Comment Sought for Archuleta County’s New Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Since 2003, one of the most important tools in preparing for wildfire has been the Community Wildfire Protection Plan…
Petitions Now Available for Prospective Town Council Candidates; Due by Jan. 26
If you are interested in running for a seat on the Town Council, here are eligibility requirements…
Want a Free Ticket to the Pagosa Chamber’s Annual Gala on February 6?
The annual Gala is an evening of live music, delicious food, a cash bar, silent auction, and the presentation of the Community Award winners…
Community Invited to Archuleta Food Summit on April 18
Together, these efforts reflect a long-term vision for local food resilience and food sovereignty in Archuleta County…
EDITORIAL: Another Hell of a Year, Part Two
In March, the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association (PLPOA) members overwhelmingly voted down a proposed gymnasium…
Freestanding Birth Centers, Hospital Delivery Rooms, Closing Their Doors
Centers are confronting financial strain, restrictive regulations and resistance from hospitals…
Trump Vetoes Bill to Help Complete Arkansas Valley Water Pipeline
The bill passed by a voice vote in the House of Representatives in July and passed unanimously in the Senate earlier this month…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Future Without Work?
I came across a video last weekend — an interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (shown above) on Theo Von’s “This Past Weekend” show — READ MORE
Fresh Snow at Wolf Creek Ski Area
The midway snow depth is currently at 33 inches. The year-to-date snowfall total is 73 inches…
Primary Campaigns to Watch in Colorado, Part Two
Photo: A view of the Colorado Capitol on May 4, 2024. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline) This story by Sara Wilson appeared on Colorado Newsline on January 5, READ MORE