As we mentioned last week, Monday, Sept. 28, was World News Day, and, among other things, it was a day to celebrate and focus on the fact that journalism, especially local journalism, is a vital part …
Sept. 28 is World News Day, and its message, “trusted journalism matters,” feels more apt now than at any time in recent history. Artificial intelligence, misinformation, disinformation, …
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) calls suicide one of most urgent mental health issues of our time, and each September is a time to draw additional awareness to the issue with Suicide …
Some days etch themselves into your memory so deeply you can, at the slightest provocation, remember details such as where you were, what you were doing and who you were with. Sept. 11, 2001, is …
It is a tough year for bears. Without your help, it is going to be an incredibly difficult few months ahead. By help, we don’t mean feeding bears. Providing food, whether it is …
On Aug. 25, Dolly Parton passed away. While she was just one of a string of celebrities to pass within a short amount of time, and one of a number of big names to pass so far in 2026, her death …
Summer flew by, and another school year is already upon us, with the majority of Archuleta County’s students set to return to classrooms on Monday, Aug. 31. The new school year brings with it …
Living in the mountains is pretty spectacular. The views of the mountains and the opportunities for outdoor recreation never get old, and we love that we’re held up on our commute by elk …
There’s no doubt about it — letting yourself be consumed 24/7 by news isn’t good for your mental and emotional health. But, on the other hand, ignorance isn’t always bliss (call us …
Weeks like this, we’re full of mixed emotions. We’re nervous for what’s next, we’re sad for the conditions our area continues to face, but we’re also thankful and grateful for so much. …
This year is a year full of milestones and celebrations of the past, present and future. It’s also a great year to celebrate community — both our small communities and the larger communities …
Late last week, an unfortunate event unfolded that revealed opportunities for improvement locally. The issue involved a law enforcement response to an incident at a local child care …
This time of year, daily reports of fire and increased reports of vehicles crashes and other incidents from around the state begin hitting our inbox, a testament to the dangers of both nature and man …
While searching old issues of The SUN recently, we found an editorial that serves as a perfect example that history often repeats itself, and the issues we face are often cyclical. Following is …
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit …
Last weekend, we had the opportunity to take our newspaper hat off for a day and enjoy taking part in the inaugural Archuleta County Bioblitz. Despite being Pagosa natives, we definitely don’t …
The following bipartisan guest editorial centers on a privilege we hold dear and encourage everyone eligible to take part in: making your choices known through the election process whenever you get …
School may be out for the summer, but our brains shouldn’t be. In fact, the opportunities for folks of all ages (not just kids) to continue to learn are still plentiful throughout the summer …
Our community never ceases to amaze us. Usually that amazement is for the good, but — especially around elections and political issues — it can also be for the bad and the ugly. Last …
On Saturday, we’ll have the pleasure of watching and documenting the vast majority of the members of Archuleta County’s class of 2026 as they mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of the …
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