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Tax help available again this year

Vita volunteers are returning to the library this tax season to offer professional help with your taxes at no charge to you. Call Kathy at (970) 553-9150 or email her at Kathy.taxhelp@gmail.com …

Legacies: February 5, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of February 5, 1926 Fire which started in the attic of the G.L. Cotton home at the east end of Hermosa street shortly after one o’clock last Saturday …

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By Barbara Brattin PREVIEW Columnist Have you ever wondered why your public library is called the Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library? Our legal name is actually Upper San Juan Library …

Archuleta Seniors Inc. holds inaugural Pagosa Puzzle Palooza

Our inaugural Pagosa Puzzle Palooza was a high-energy, community-spirited fundraising event that brought together friends, families and neighbors, some all the way from Durango, in support of …

Legacies: January 29, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of January 29, 1926 A.W. Baker of Allison and some associates of that neighborhood and of Denver, have formed a corporation which will take over 1200 …

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Mental health: combating isolation and depression

Health experts warn that social isolation and depression are growing concerns among senior citizens, especially as many older adults face reduced mobility, limited social interaction and difficulty …

Library expansion being funded by private donations, no new taxes

Did you know that the library’s expansion is completely funded by private grants and donations? The only government funds for the project came from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs …

Legacies: January 22, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of January 22, 1926 Max Mickey returned home Saturday evening from Santa Fe, where he spent a week on business. The Mrs. Joseph Hersch stock of …

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New books celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

If you recently watched Ken Burns’ latest six-part video series “The American Revolution,” you probably learned a lot you didn’t know about our country’s struggle to free ourselves from …

Martin Luther King Jr. Day a day of honoring

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an important national observance because it recognizes the life and legacy of a leader who reshaped the civil rights movement through courage and nonviolent action. …

Legacies: January 15, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of January 15, 1926 Brice Howard and family on Saturday moved into their new quarters recently built in the rear of their new store, the former Sparks …

High-elevation food preparation resources, join the fair board

Newcomers to Colorado or those traveling to the mountains are often surprised when their favorite recipes at sea level fail to produce expected results when made at higher elevations.   …

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New universal charitable deduction set to expand giving in 2026

A new tax provision taking effect in 2026 aims to expand charitable giving by allowing small donations to be deducted without itemizing a tax return. Known as the Permanent Universal Charitable …

New Year’s resolutions? We can help

It’s that time of year. A time of hope filled with big ideas and good intentions. This is the year, we tell ourselves, that we will get healthier, start our own business or fix our relationships. …

Legacies: January 8, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of January 8, 1926 In making a comparison of the schools in Colorado today with those of several years ago, the Denver Post’s New Year edition says, …

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