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100 years ago Taken from SUN files of October 22, 1926 When Senator Billy Adams takes over the job of governor he can be relied up on to cut down the expense of state government, but his …

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Extending our growing season

Here in the southwest, September into October is typically warm and sunny with plenty of T-shirt weather days ahead. This makes it difficult to know just when to quit managing noxious weeds for …

The world reads. Why don’t we?

I have traveled many places in the world, some exotic, some mainstream. Whenever I leave the U.S. I am gratified by the deep reverence for the written word and my profession. It begins when the …

Protect yourself and others from the flu

As flu season approaches, seniors are encouraged to take extra steps to protect themselves from getting sick. Older adults can lower their risk by getting a flu shot, washing their hands often, …

Legacies: October 15, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of October 15, 1926 The stockmen of this vicinity are busy gathering their beef cattle for shipment the latter part of the month. Al Hall, who was in …

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They say reading is over. Our library says otherwise

A recent stroll through the library’s magazine aisle stopped me in my tracks.   The August 2026 cover of Atlantic Magazine featured an apocalyptic cover with the headline “The Age of …

Indigenous People’s Day: honoring history, culture and community

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an opportunity to recognize and honor the history, culture, traditions and contributions of Indigenous peoples. The day encourages us to learn about the people who …

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Second annual Masquerade Ball a success

As the executive director of Archuleta Seniors Inc. (ASI), I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make the second annual Masquerade Ball such a wonderful success. …

Libraries are much more than books

In this age of ubiquitous online information, have you wondered why we still have libraries? Why do we need a physical building staffed with real, live librarians? Why did Pagosa Springs spend …

Legacies: October 1, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of October 1, 1926 Work on the gravel walk on Hermosa street and the concrete walk on east Pagosa street is progressing in splendid shape. The New …

Library announces major author event Oct. 2

Now that we have a brand new community room, we are excited to announce a full lineup of in-person author events. We kick off the series with bestselling author Miriam Horn — author, …

Enjoying a safe and healthy fall season

As summer gives way to fall, cooler temperatures, changing leaves and shorter days create wonderful opportunities for seniors to enjoy the beauty of the season. Fall is a great time to walk, …

Legacies: September 24, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of September 24, 1926 Sheriff Geo. A. Dutton and Harry Macht returned Wednesday from Denver, where they last week shipped the Hollowell cattle by …

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We have built a community center

Last Wednesday as I was wondering what to write about for this week’s column, I thought I’d gather some ideas with a simple Google search: “Public Libraries in the News.”   AI …

Legacies: September 17, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of September 17, 1926 The new Catholic church at Juanita, known as San Andres, is nearing completion and is a neat piece of workmanship, both inside and …

Protein: an important part of healthy aging

As we get older, getting enough protein becomes increasingly important for maintaining strength, energy, balance and independence.   Protein helps the body maintain muscle mass, repair …

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