The state needs about $150 million this year to fully fund the program, but the revenue from Proposition FF, which created the program, has fallen short…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: How to Make ‘Reading’ Great Again… for Men
“What do boys and teenagers ask for when they want to read something?” I asked…
CHAMBER NEWS: 2026 Business Happy Hour Lottery Open Until Oct. 31
The hosting business is responsible for providing food or snacks and the Chamber will provide the beverages…
Insurance Information Concerning Southwestern Colorado Floods
In wake of the flooding in Southwestern Colorado, the Colorado Division of Insurance can help people with their insurance questions…
Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Embraces ‘Mutual Aid’ Model
The model of Mutual Aid which is based on solidarity and reciprocity, rather than charity, meaning it is help given unconditionally and is intended to benefit everyone involved…
Natural Grocers to Host ‘Spooktacular’ Event Tomorrow, Oct. 25
Enjoy family-fun Halloween activities and a monster mash-up of savings with Natural Grocers…
EDITORIAL: Cleaning Up After the Flood, Part One
“Now we’re just working with everybody and trying to get feedback from residents and find out what exactly they need from us, and where we can help…”
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Hires Longinos Gonzalez Jr. as New County Manager
Former El Paso County commissioner and mayoral candidate Longinos Gonzalez Jr. agreed to an offered $150,000 annual salary yesterday, October 22…
Gov. Polis Seeking $10 Million at Federal SNAP Benefits are Delayed
“We have a role to play to fill the gap created by the closure of the federal government,” Polis told reporters during a Wednesday press conference…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Travel, Leisure, and Just Plain Hard Work
Speaking for myself, I haven’t had a passport for quite a few years. More than 30 years, in fact…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Masquerade Ball Fundraiser Set For Tomorrow Night, Oct. 24
Picture an elegant evening with masked guests, fine dining in the stunning ambiance of Keyah Grande, with live entertainment, dancing, and a spirited costume contest…
BIG PIVOTS: ‘Mountain Town 2030’ Conference Has Legs… and Wheels… Part One
Bill McKibben headlined this year’s summit in Breckenridge. But the diversity of other speakers testifies to the momentum this organization has…
Public Invited to Free League of Women Voters Program, Mon. Oct. 27
LWV Archuleta invites everyone to their free October Program Meeting: “How Colorado Elections Work…”
LIBRARY NEWS: Let Booklist Reader Guide You Toward Your Next Book Selection
Each month, the Booklist Reader is filled with high-interest lists that showcase books patrons can read and check out now…
EDITORIAL: ‘Build Pagosa’ Lands a $420,000 Promise from the School District, Part Four
“I absolutely support what Build Pagosa and our CTE program are. I think it has the potential to be an economic life line, honestly, in Pagosa…”
‘Samaritan’s Purse’ Gathers Volunteers to Assist With Flood Cleanup
During our first day serving in the community, Samaritan’s Purse had 70 local volunteers show up to lend a hand and help their neighbors…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Halloween Forever
There are, indeed, two ways to feel about any particular holiday. You can love it, and you can hate it. Sometimes, both at the same time…
Blue States Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on National Guard Deployments
24 Democratic officials argued that restraining presidential power to mobilize National Guard troops was an essential constitutional safeguard…
Colorado Legislators React to Trump Administration Comments to Purchase More Argentine Beef
“Colorado has a rich history of cattle production, and we will not stand idly by while the Trump Administration continues to prioritize trade wars…”