Medicare counselors from SJBAAA are certified by the Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and are NOT associated with any health insurance company…
EDITORIAL: Two Views of Pagosa’s Future, Part Two
“Colorado House Bill 24-1300 proposed to create a mandatory wildfire certification program. From my cheap seats, I see this as similar to the septic transfer process…”
STRONG TOWNS: The Housing Market is a Bubble Full of Fraud
Prices are artificially high due primarily to the downstream effects of financialization. Localized supply and demand dynamics are a mess…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Appealing to Women
It’s hard to say exactly what my ex-wife Darlene found appealing about me, so many years ago. It couldn’t have been my vast wealth…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Gratitude to Local Farmers for Supplying Produce for Seniors
During the visit, we had the opportunity to see all the beautiful gardens and high tunnels growing with a bounty of fresh seasonal vegetables…
Four Corners Folk Festival Still Seeking Volunteers
We depend upon each and every one of our volunteers to keep the festival running smoothly. In all positions you will be dealing with the public, so friendliness is a top requirement…
US Credit Card Debt Continues to Rise
“People who rely on credit cards and other forms of borrowing to finance all sorts of things in their lives… they’re really hurting because interest rates are really high…”
Do’s & Don’t of Watering with Healthy Archuleta This Saturday
Come learn from fellow gardeners about how our gardens are fairing with heat…
LIBRARY NEWS: Back-to-School Resources Available for Students of All Ages
As school reconvenes after the summer break, we want to be sure you know that your library has a multitude of resources for students of all ages…
EDITORIAL: Two Views of Pagosa’s Future, Part One
Over the past couple of decades, forestry professionals have adopted the perspective that periodic wildfire is an essential feature of healthy forests…
TRAVELING TO DIE: The Latest Form of Medical Tourism
“I really wanted to take control over how I left this world,” said the 61-year-old who lives in Lancaster. “I decided that this was an option for me…”
Kroger Sues FTC in Attempt to Block In-House Review of Proposed Albertsons Merger
The $24.6 billion deal, one of the largest retail mergers ever proposed, has been opposed by labor unions and consumer advocates…
READY, FIRE, AIM: An Unexpected Vacation in Space
Would you climb aboard a Boeing airplane if they told you your odds of making it home alive were 1-in-270?
Celebrating Chimney Rock National Monument
“WHEREAS, the Association’s vision is to inspire people to experience Chimney Rock’s unique beauty, history, and cultural importance…”
We Have Heat Pumps. Who Will Install Them?
“My goal is to help build out a diverse and robust workforce. There are two parts. One is thinking about the next generation. How do we bring new workers to this type of work?”
Archuleta County to Hold Community Meetings Regarding Address Changes on HWY 151
Additional address changes on State Hwy 151 are being considered after emergency medical services were dispatched to the wrong address due to confusion regarding duplicate addresses…
Durango Derby Announces $10k Pro Cash Purse, New Downcountry Dominator Challenge
Although Durango Derby is aiming to bring some stellar elite MTB racing back to Southwest Colorado, the event emphasizes the fun side…
EDITORIAL: The Cost of Small Town Government, Part Three
“Well, I will say, although we don’t have a plan fully developed, I was talking to an East End business owner today…”