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 …

As a structural engineer, I have had to serve many different types of clients over the years. With so much wind recently, I was reminded of one of the most unusual clients that I had ever had as …

I recently shared a teaching with the Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network built around one stirring word: axiom. For weeks, this word “axiom” exploded in my mind — a foundational truth …

“The walls you build on earth do not reach to heaven.” So said Mother Mary to her listeners in Medjugorje when they inquired about the myriad divisions of the Christian faith. No matter what …

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 …

Before the fire, my daughter and son-in-law came to do some deep cleaning. They swept cobwebs out of corners, cleaned away which had been hidden and brought attention to things long forgotten. Yet, …

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 …

I like to think of myself as a dinner bell for the spiritually hungry — one who speaks revelation from heaven in words that brings clarity to hard-to-understand truth. I’ve spent my whole life …

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 …

Wildfire raced through the canyon as if its pants were on fire, roaring toward my daughter’s house at the base of the canyon. It gathered trees, debris, and ultimately more than 1,000 acres burned …

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. …

Kaela, elegant as a city sunrise, said yes to Slade, our grandson, the country boy with dust on his boots and devotion in his heart. One day she came a knockin’ at his heart’s door and he knew …

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 …

Two German chemists, Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann, changed the world in 1938 when they discovered how to split the atom, a process called nuclear fission. How about the discovery of electricity, or …

July 2 was one of those ugly days my friend talks about when she says, “We have good days and ugly days.” This was an ugly day. Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City, was touting, …

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 …

I’m always ready — I pack my suitcase the week before the trip, my articles are sent two weeks ahead of deadline and my lesson plans are always done early. My Sweet Al’s says, “Betty, …

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 …

Picture 6-year-old Paul Maclean in the 1992 film “A River Runs Through It.” He refused to eat. His meal waited in front of him until the next day and he still refused to take a bite. As my …