We’ve hired an additional children’s librarian, and that means we have a whole lot more fun in store for our young visitors. New programs in May include a storytime just for babies, …
Knapweeds are noxious weeds in Colorado which belong to the Carduoideae clade, also known as thistles and allies. This grouping of the aster family classifies knapweeds, burdock, artichokes, …
100 years ago Taken from SUN files of May 7, 1926 Over 400 of the R.P. Hott cattle passed through town this morning from Tiffany en route to the summer range on the Blanco. This is …
I recently read with great envy that the Durango Public Library was built as a LEED gold-certified building. That’s the highest designation you can achieve in terms of environmental sustainability. …
Determining when it is safe for seniors to continue driving is an important issue that balances independence with safety. Aging can bring changes in vision, reaction time, flexibility and …
100 years ago Taken from SUN files of April 30, 1926 Mrs. Mike Askland was an arrival last evening from Chama to spend a few days here to move her household effects from her former …
When you spot a weed in your yard, it can be tempting to grab some chemical and start spraying. Before you get to that point, it is important to decide if you need to use chemicals. If …
As we prepare to open our new library addition, we’re especially excited to introduce a dedicated space just for teens. Why does that matter? Teens need room to grow into themselves — …
Archuleta Seniors Inc. (ASI), extends its sincere gratitude to those who generously sponsored a memorable senior trip on April 10 to a San Juan Symphony rehearsal. Thirteen local seniors enjoyed …
100 years ago Taken from SUN files of April 23, 1926 Forest fire facts for San Juan Forest for the past five years. Total number of fires, 83 (35 of these, or 42%, were held to less …
Pagosa’s young people are definitely readers — they read nearly 10,000 picture books and 5,000 early readers in 2025, plus 3,000 chapter books. Not bad when you consider there are only about …
April is a special time to recognize the heart and soul of Archuleta Seniors Inc.: our dedicated volunteers. With approximately 55 individuals giving their time and energy, these community …
100 years ago Taken from SUN files of April 16, 1926 County Commissioner John E. Walker came up from Arboles Monday and remained for the brief session of the board held Wednesday. All …
As I write this article, the weather forecast shows a 50 to 80 percent chance of precipitation over the next few days. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? However, according to the U.S. Drought …
We’re going to get this article out of the way early on in the season, as it’s the plant family I get the most calls about. Thistles are the most unpopular noxious weed in Archuleta County …