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Floods resources and Be Prepared for an Emergency class announced

Archuleta County has created a flood resources page on its website to help those impacted by the recent floods. According to the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office, the page will be updated …

Importance of sleep for older adults

As we age, our sleep patterns naturally change, but the need for quality rest remains vital to maintaining good health. Many older adults find themselves waking more often during the night or …

Let Booklist Reader guide you toward your next book selection

Booklist Reader is the Ruby Sisson library’s latest free magazine, featuring diverse readers’ advisory recommendations, in print and on audio, for readers of all ages. Each month, …

Legacies: October 23, 2025

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of October 23, 1925 Macedonio Archuleta of Kearns was in this vicinity the past week to ship out his lambs from the loading station at Sunetha. It …

‘Throw Momma from the Train’

I made an honest and bold statement thinking I had done a great thing for my children, taking away their worry. “I’ve planned my own funeral.” I said to a group of friends, …

New e-book platform now available

Did you know that Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library cardholders use e-books more often than any other library in our 160-member library system? That’s right. During the month of August, you …

Aging and health: building stronger communities through care

As life expectancy continues to rise, aging has become one of the most significant social transformations of our time. With older adults making up a growing percentage of the population, the …

Bird of the Week

Community invited to CSU Extension open house on Nov. 18

Come one, come all: The community is cordially invited to our fall community open house. Bring your friends and neighbors and join us on Tuesday, Nov. 18, anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Colorado …

Local authors write a family memoir and tales of three western women, plus Friends book sale Saturday

Two local authors who have donated their books to your library’s collection help bring vibrant personalities and regional history to life in an interesting, enjoyable way. …

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early detection, education and support for those affected by breast cancer. The …

Legacies: October 9, 2025

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of October 9, 1925 The following dispatch was sent from Denver by the Associated Press on Oct. 1st and appeared in the Durango Democrat last Friday …

Bird of the Week

Do you achieve straight As?

The Mather Institute is “dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults, through evidence-based research and collaborative studies.” The Mather Institute has developed the …

Legacies: October 2, 2025

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of October 2, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Nickell on Wednesday gave up the management of the Springs hotel, owned by John P. Lynn, while next Monday they will …

Learning resources for students of all ages plus book sale coming Oct. 11

With our community’s youngsters back in school, we want to be sure you know that your library has a multitude of resources for students of all ages.     You can find nonfiction …

Smart snacking tips to boost children’s energy and development

Snacks are an important part of a young child’s nutrient needs. Parents play a powerful role in shaping their children’s behaviors toward eating and food in general. Therefore, …

Weed management: coevolution of insect and plant relationships

An ecosystem is a web of interactions between many different organisms, all adapted to live in harmony with each other — or sworn enemies constantly evolving and adapting to outwit the other. …

Priceless gifts for children: Free after-school tutoring resumes plus generous books donations

Our community’s children are benefiting from two new positive acts in their favor — the resumption of free after-school tutoring plus a generous donation of books. The free …

Archuleta Seniors Inc. to host presentation on ‘The Gift of Aging’

ASI will have a guest speaker today, Thursday, Sept. 25, at 1:30 p.m. at the Pagosa Senior Center. Marcy Cottrell Houle will present the topic of “The Gift of Aging.” What are …

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