After retiring from business development, Rita decided to take her sewing seriously and started her business in earnest…
CHAMBER NEWS: Digital Marketing Classes Offered in August
Along with attending a class, participants are also invited to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with the facilitators…
‘Healthy Archuleta’ Receives Two Grants from the Colorado Trust
The funding aims to bolster grantees working to respond effectively to community disruptions resulting from economic downturns, social turbulence, public health crises…
OPINION: Project 2025 Has Something (Bad) for Everyone
Like most elk (and other) hunters in western states, I depend on public lands for hunting and outdoor recreation…
OPINION: A Symptom of America’s Moral Decay
What we are seeing is a nation in decline having openly embraced a dangerous moral and epistemic relativism, which is philosophically unsustainable…
Where Have All the ‘Borregeros’ Gone…?
The Spanish Fiesta committee, the Pagosa Arts Council and the Town of Pagosa Springs is sponsoring the dedication of the ‘Sheepherder’ bronze statue to the Spanish heritage of the sheepherder, the ‘borregero’…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Proposed Parking Lot in Town Park, Part Two
“But the more I thought about it, the more I thought, it take a lot of political will, to not use existing park land to solve current problems…”
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Schedule of Spanish Fiesta Events
Here is a schedule of upcoming 22nd Annual Pagosa Springs Spanish Fiesta activities and events this Saturday July 27…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Setting the Guinness World Record for the Hottest Day Ever
So, like, two scientists in Antarctica are standing outside their igloo, and one says, “Gee, Fred, the thermometer says minus-55-degrees today. Does that seem kinda warm to you?…”
Pagosa Springs Medical Center Foundation Update
Our fundraising priority this year is renovating the Medical Wellness Building on the southwest corner of Highway 160 and South Pagosa Boulevard…
Calling All Backyard Growers… Dome Growers… Community Growers…
We are thrilled to invite you to contribute fresh produce donations to support the seven local food pantries in Archuleta…
LETTER: Regarding the ‘Recall Commissioner Medina’ Petition
Just because Commissioner Medina’s license is with Exit Realty, she does not have any financial gain unless she is the agent on the transaction, which she is not…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Presentation on Noxious Weeds Today; 20-Mule Team History Tomorrow
Ethan Proud, Archuleta County land and weed supervisor, will discuss land stewardship, invasive plants and our responsibilities in Colorado at a special free adult event…
OPINION: If You’re Worried About Project 2025, Blame Joe Coors
“There wouldn’t be a Heritage Foundation without Joe Coors,” former Heritage president Edwin J. Feulner said…
Actors to be Auctioned Off at Thingamajig Theatre Gala; Advance Bids Taken Now
A look at just five of the one-of-a-kind live auction offerings gives you a good idea of what remarkable fun will be available to you if you are among the many lucky auction winners…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Proposed Parking Lot in Town Park, Part One
A Town-appointed group of mainly business owners has been exploring the idea of creating temporary (or possibly permanent) satellite parking lots…
Six Candidates Qualify for LPEA Board Election
“I encourage members to learn about the candidates and vote to make sure their voice is heard in the LPEA boardroom…”
READY, FIRE,AIM: Diamonds Are Forever… On Sale
While it takes Mother Nature millions of years to grow the old fashioned kind of diamonds, a modern synthetic diamond can be grown in less than a week..