At the end of that BOCC work session, a discussion took place between the three commissioners that had not been indicated on the meeting agenda…
Dozens of New Colorado Laws Went Into Effect Yesterday
These are bills that passed without a “safety clause,” so they become law 90 days after the legislative session ends, after a constitutionally-required period of time referendum petitions can be filed against bills…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Verne, a Big Patriot
Hundreds of people gathered for the ribbon cutting, when the nutcracker’s name and exact height were revealed to the crowd…
Federal Policy Complicating the Opioid Battle
“There’s some people deciding not to use the substances, some people deciding to reduce, to use less, or take other types of precautions…”
LIBRARY NEWS: Community is Real in Pagosa Springs
Don’t forget, if there is a waiting list for the book, it may be available now in eBook or eAudiobook on CloudLibrary or Libby…
SENIOR CENTER: Avoiding Financial Scams
Scammers often pose as government agencies, banks, Medicare representatives, grandchildren in need of help, or even trusted businesses to steal personal information…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Growing Community and Fresh Food
Above all, gardening serves as a powerful social bridge, connecting neighbors, fostering friendships, and strengthening community resilience…
LETTER: Earth
The fragility and uniqueness of Earth — our only home in the vast, indifferent cosmos — demand nothing less than our full attention…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Hints at Plans to Discontinue Road Maintenance, Part Three
For 22 years, past commissioners have not had the cojones to fully follow a reasonable road policy…
Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs, Part Two
“The way Mission Health handled the whole thing felt predatory,” Crago recalled, noting that when she balked at the $9,000 figure…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Dr. Fauci Pleads the Fifth
It seems that a U.S. Senator from Kentucky, Dr. Rand Paul, had released 1,100 unredacted pages from Dr. Fauci’s professional diary…
Lake Mead Hits Record Low Water Level, August 2026
Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone?
Voting Now Open for Seeds Fundraiser ‘Hometown Voices & Nashville Stories’
Contestants Darcy DeGuise, Annita and Wim Bens, Shellie Dolan, Leela Simpson, Stetson and Cia Adkisson, and Dawn Siggett are donating their time and talents…
Archuleta School District to Present ‘SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition’
In addition to its heartwarming, relevant message, “The SpongeBob Musical” features an eclectic soundtrack written by an extraordinary lineup of legendary musical artists…
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: 10-Week Child-Parent Relationship Therapy Program
The 10-week program is aimed at strengthening connection, trust, and confidence between parents and their children…
Conservative Group’s ‘Right to Natural Gas’ Initiative Makes Colorado Ballot
“Initiative 177’s real purpose is to ban and overturn the rules that protect our health and safety from corporate polluters…”
OPINION: A Drought in Ranching Opportunities in the American West
We don’t have a shortage of people willing to work. We have a shortage of opportunities for them to get started…
ESSAY: ‘The Blanket’ by Mike Lasusa
Another recent story titled, “Would raising taxes on high incomes hurt Colorado’s economy?” tackles a potential ballot measure for a graduated income tax…
‘Runway for Rise’ Fundraiser Coming in October
All funds raised through Runway for Rise are tax-deductible and support Rise Above Violence in its mission to create lasting community change…