“Educators are often the first to notice when a student is struggling or showing signs of crisis,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser…
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: October 1-4
The US 160 reconstruction project has several operations happening this week that will result in significant traffic impacts…
‘Runway for Rise’ Event Slated for October 4
Tickets for the live runway event are still available, so grab yours today and join us for an evening of fashion, fun and philanthropy…
Community Foundation Announces Arts and Culture Funding Recipients
Orchestra performances, plays, lectures, art museums, movies, comedy shows, concerts in the park, powwows, dances and sculptures — the arts are essential to our way of life…
EDITORIAL: Springs Resort Attorney Suggests a Geothermal Lawsuit, Part Four
“A Mineral Fee is also proposed under Scenario 2. Instead of charging the hot springs resorts directly, the cost is shifted to the hot springs customers as a “turnstile” fee…”
‘We’re Headed to a Shutdown’: White House Meeting Ends with No Deal as Deadline Nears
Schumer said he believed “for the first time the President heard our objections,” but “large differences” remained…
States Target Ultra-processed Foods in Bipartisan Push
Bill supporters hope the state regulations will have a ripple effect across the nation’s food industry, prompting manufacturers to reformulate their products…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Life Lessons I Learned from My Cat
As far as I can tell — which admittedly is not very far — happiness is not about getting what you want…
LECTURE: Exploring Astronomy and Culture at Chimney Rock, Fri. Oct. 10
Renowned archaeoastronomer and physicist Dr. J. McKim “Kim” Malville will speak on ‘Exploring Astronomy and Culture at Chimney Rock’…
Colorado’s Rep. Boebert Among House Republicans Supporting Release of Epstein Files
The government’s investigation into Epstein’s sexual abuse has dogged and splintered House Republicans since July…
ELECTION 2025: Just Two Statewide Issues on November Ballots
Three years ago, Colorado voters approved a ballot measure to create the school meals program, which provides free breakfast and lunch to all students…
Archuleta Dems to Share Annual Chili Supper This Saturday, October 4
Here’s a recipe: Take an all-star lineup of political thinkers, add tables loaded with pots of chili, and season with sparkling conversation…
EDITORIAL: Springs Resort Attorney Suggests a Geothermal Lawsuit, Part Three
I mentioned, previously, my opinion that the Springs Resort has had its operations generously subsidized by the town taxpayers since the mid-1990s…
PHOTO ESSAY: ColorFest 2025
The temps were perfect and the balloons took flight with plenty of brilliant color…
New Report Ranks States on Climate-Related Health Risks
Researchers at Northeastern and Yale universities ranked states based on risks from extreme heat, flooding, poor air quality, natural hazard risks to health care facilities…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When the Good Guys Wore White Hats
Often, the good guys had white horses as well. You almost never saw a good guy riding a black horse…
Archuleta Seniors Inc. Announces Early Bird Ticket Pricing for the Masquerade Ball
Early bird ticket pricing is $99 per person through October 5. After October 5, tickets will be $125 per person…
Commissioner Medina to Speak at ‘League of Women Voters’ Gathering Tonight
As a nonpartisan, grassroots organization, the local league’s mission is to support citizens of Archuleta County in election participation…
Region 9 Seeks Community Input on Economic Development Strategy
The process begins with the Community Well-Being Survey, which will guide upcoming roundtables, workshops and discussions…