“We’re working with hand line, aircraft, everything in that area, to make sure it does not go west of Frio Canyon…”
PHOTO ESSAY: Archuleta County Fair, 2026
2026 had so much to offer. Teams of volunteers helped put on an entertaining annual event for all…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Wants Your Help, Updating the Community Plan… Part Two
One of these documents — the 2025–2028 Archuleta County Strategic Plan — was the result of a couple of years of work…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Peanut Butter as Art
I can’t claim to be an art expert, but I know art when I see it…
EVIL MISTRESS: A Lifelong Affair with Music, Part Thirty-One
I didn’t know it at the time, but Bob’s brilliant album would be the last recording I would ever do…
PHOTO ESSAY: Bob Howard Memorial Pickleball Tournament Features Thingamajig Theatre Actors
Thingamajig Theatre Company actors competed in the fourth annual Bob Howard Memorial Pickleball Tournament on August 4…
GOFUNDME: Help John Di Muccio Walk Again
“I have always believed that if you work hard and help others, life has a way of taking care of itself. I never imagined I would be the one asking for help…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Democracies Win at FIFA World Cup
The big winner of the FIFA World Cup Games was not Ranch Dressing, Norwegian Rowers, or partying Scottish fans…
Looking Ahead to ColorFest 2026
The combination of community gathering, business promotion and the scenic setting reinforces Pagosa Springs’ reputation as a welcoming destination…
Builders Sought to Create Workforce Housing for Archuleta County
By increasing the supply of attainable homes, PSCDC seeks to strengthen the local economy, improve workforce retention, and provide long-term opportunities…
OPINION: Colorado History Déjà Vu
A recurring theme throughout Colorado history is the mistreatment of vulnerable people and communities…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Hears a Rio Blanco Fire Update, Part One
“We understood very quickly that we needed help, so we requested help from a Type 3 incident management team…”
Wildfire Veterans Worried by Federal ‘Full Suppression’ Tactics, Extreme Fires
“Excluding fire from the landscape and attacking all fires, that policy ended in the ’70s because it was failing…”
EDITORIAL: Archuleta County Wants Your Help, Updating the Community Plan… Part One
“Planning ahead helps ensure that as the County grows, residents keep access to a range of housing options, reliable infrastructure, a strong local economy…”
4CORE: Saving Energy, One Home at a Time
This isn’t just about comfort: it’s about health, safety, and affordability as well…
INTERVIEW: A Filmmaker Asking Hard Questions About Wildfires, Part Two
That’s my favorite scene. It was always in the film, but it wasn’t until later cuts that we realized it needed to be the ending…
Gathering For Rio Blanco Evacuees on Sunday, August 12
We are throwing a dinner just for you…
YOUTH PREVENTION COALITION: Bridging the Community
This week, the Healthy Archuleta youth interns shifted their focus from hands-on service to understanding the importance of prevention…
LIBRARY NEWS: Your Generosity Made This Happen
As we finalize our signage that thanks our major donors, I am humbled and honored…