“We’re always sold a bill of goods, and the carrot that’s dangled out in front of us is always moved just beyond what we’re able to reach…”
Final Weekend for Thingamajig’s ‘Bakersfield Mist’
Stephen Sachs’s two-character play, inspired by a true story, begins with a simple question: What if a thrift-store painting might be worth millions?
Pagosa Peak Open School Middle-schoolers Win the Trophy in Reading Competition
After months of intensive reading and preparation, the PPOS “Middle of the Road Readers” outscored 10 teams from across Southwest Colorado…
‘Growing Spaces’ Hosts 2nd Annual Spring Open House & Seed Swap
The Open House & Seed Swap reflects what the company has always believed: gardening isn’t just about plants. It is about people…
Colorado Legislature Considering Trio of Tax Package Bills
All three bills now head to the House Appropriations Committee and, if they pass the second committee, the entire House chamber…
St. Patrick’s Day ‘Parade’ Planned for March 14
All Pagosa residents and visitors are welcome to attend this annual rite of spring, with a variety of activities from 11am to 12:30pm.
‘Second Chance Prom’ Fundraiser Coming in May
Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and step into a glamorous ‘Night in Hollywood’…
EDITORIAL: The State of the Union, Pagosa Style, Part Nine
“I believe you said it costs $30,000 a month to rent a single bypass pump? And we have four of them on site?…”
Colorado High Schools Highlighted in New Report
“States have more opportunity, responsibility and authority over public education than at any time in recent memory…”
EDITORIAL: The Heartwarming Integrity of Colorado’s Gaming Industry
“Our goal to become a $1 billion lottery is in our sight with this year’s tremendous revenue success…”
INTERVIEW: The Decline of Religious Participation in America
“I didn’t just see it in the spreadsheet, I saw from the pulpit on Sunday for 18 years…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Survey Finds Colleges More Ideologically-Balanced
“88 percent expressed confidence that their degree or credential will help them get a job after graduation…”
‘Cone Zone’ Meeting Tonight for Highway Reconstruction Updates
Who should come? Downtown businesses, neighbors, employees, locals, visitors, and anyone who drives US 160 and wants the latest scoop…
LPEA Announces Youth Delegates to Washington DC Tour
We’re proud to announce the selection of four high school juniors to attend the 2026 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C…
Republicans Target Public Lands Protections in a New Way
Conservation leaders say the rollbacks are unprecedented…
HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION: Closure of Lewis Street Intersection Set for This Wednesday
This closure will be in place until late May/early June… Motorists are encouraged to use 4th Street as an alternative to Lewis Street…
EDITORIAL: The State of the Union, Pagosa Style, Part Eight
“Aspen House will be the first fully supportive group home in Archuleta County dedicated to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities…”
Six Federal Scientists Talk About the Work Left Undone, After Layoffs and Resignations
Jennifer Troyer left her job at the National Human Genome Research Institute in December…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Respectfully Requesting Your Testimony About Sex Work
Surely, sex work is complicated enough without getting the state government involved….