“Archuleta County shall not accept applications or engage in pre-submittal activities for data center facilities…”
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado River ‘Water Cushions’ are Now Gone
“Watching our very little snowpack — the lowest snowpack we had on record — nearly melt out in March was quite alarming to us…”
GOP Senator Says Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Safer Drugs — For a Price
“Do we want China to have that sort of leverage for these drugs to be produced principally, maybe 99%, over there…?”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Whose Election Is It, Anyway?
I vote every chance I get. My motto: “Vote early, and vote often.”…
Sign Your Child Up for Free Haircut at PCI ‘Back to School Fair’, August 22
This FREE event is designed to help students start the school year with confidence…
Colorado Expands ‘Healthy School Meals for All’ with Grants to School Districts
Since its launch, Healthy School Meals for All has increased student participation in school meals, reduced stigma, and improved student well-being…
PAWSD ‘Drought Stage 2’ Watering Restrictions, Rates, Remain in Place
The water rate tier multiplier of 2x for residential flows above 4,000 gallons remains in effect…
Your Business Input Needed Now for Pagosa Springs Employment Training
Your input will directly shape the training curriculum and help ensure the pilot addresses real workforce needs in Archuleta County…
Colorado Will Celebrate 150 Years of Statehood on August 1
The History Colorado Center, the Center for Colorado Women’s History and the Denver Art Museum will offer free admission throughout the festival…
EDITORIAL: Data Centers in Pagosa Springs? Part One
I attended the PLPOA annual meeting on Saturday and heard about budgets, the recreation center, trails, fishing, youth activities, pine needles…
Education Officials Knew ‘Public Christian School’ Was Religious Before It Opened
They’d already begun getting questions as word of the school spread, emails obtained through a public records request show…
America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission Announces Climbing Teams for Historic 14er Climb
The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission today announced the 58 official climbing teams selected to participate in 14er Climb: Summit 2026…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Buy Local, Buy Often… and Read the Newspaper…
So anyway, I’m grateful that my little backwater town still has a weekly print newspaper, and another local news outlet available online…
Recognizing Archuleta County Fair Royalty, Super Volunteers
As the Archuleta County Fair celebrates its 75th anniversary — happening this Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 2 — the community is proud to READ MORE
BACKYARD BIODIVERSITY: Low Tech Restoration Structures In Turkey Springs
I anxiously checked on the Zuni Bowl and ORD throughout the flooding, and to my delight, found they were doing exactly what they were supposed to be doing…
Town Reduces Fire Restrictions to Stage 1 Effective July 24
Charcoal grills may be used on developed residential properties. Residents are urged to use extreme caution…
League of Women Voters Meeting Tonight, Monday July 27
Upcoming business includes ratification of the Organizational Structure, Officer Elections, a fundraising report, and a preview of the upcoming programs…
OPINION: Trumps’ Play Against Foreign Journalists
For decades, Washington has rightly insisted that host states of international institutions must guarantee press access and avoid politicizing visas…
EDITORIAL: A Satisfied Mind, Part Five
As of 2026, their parenting effort has resulted in a total of ten great-grandchildren…