I was invited to teach an online Bible study. I jumped at the chance. “Of course. What is the subject you want me to share? Teaching the Bible is my most favorite thing to do.” …
With any luck, the rain we’ve been having will soon turn to being just snow, Wolf Creek Ski Area will be able to open the entire mountain to snow enthusiasts, and Pagosa Country will welcome …
Leaning on a cane, I hobbled into my friend’s house. I noticed her mangled toes. I was surprised since I’ve not seen her without pointed-toe shoes with high heels for 30 years. How did …
Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. sharp, the phone rang. While not unusual, this call was different. It was a representative of the U.S. 160 reconstruction project, and they weren’t happy. …
“The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” — Gen. Douglas MacArthur. As we approach …
Bereavement is defined as the state of sorrow, grief and mourning experienced after the loss of a loved one. And while our faith teaches us there is glory beyond all our expectations once our …
This week’s sports section features some great storylines, like it does most weeks. It includes student-athletes excelling and advancing to the playoffs (which also requires keeping their …
The pain in my heart can’t be described as I watch this once-strong man with the most beautiful, loving heart cave to this world’s demands. Days of the week are confusing, nights are …
As you may have noticed from the articles in The PREVIEW, purple ribbons around town, touches of purple at Pirate sporting events or a number of other events and things that have taken place already …
Simply put: Thank you. Thank you to all of the emergency managers and personnel, governmental agencies and private entities and their staffs, elected officials, volunteers and community members …
In February, 1990, Betty Lucero walked into my gallery in Albuquerque, N.M. She came in like a dust storm from Clovis, changed my displays, named my paintings and became my lifetime friend. Over the …
In August, we implored the Archuleta County commissioners take the time to carry out a transparent and thorough hiring process to find a professional, experienced county manager who can set a …
I flipped through the files of my mind for this week’s article. I needed the voice of my faith. I needed an answer. This voice comes, not from my mind, but from a different place — …
This issue begins a new chapter for us at of The SUN as we roll into Volume 118. That means another year of bringing our community news and entertainment is in the books — and what a 52 issues …
How could teaching business in a small town in Colorado possibly have life-or-death consequences to my pupils? That was not really a question I pondered as a first-year typing teacher. I was a …
My 30-year-old grandson, Spencer Whiteout, messaged me. “We need to talk.” His spirit was as heavy as mine and wanted to understand the severity that had overwhelmed our nation. His …
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 …
The beginning of another school year is here and everyone is fitting into their places. Coaches are on the football field with their team of boys. Teachers have their rooms ready and their curriculum …
Last week left us feeling down, sad, angry, ashamed and wanting to hug and be with our loved ones. We’re sad and angry at the continued escalation of political violence in our country, and …
Football: It’s just a game. But, it’s our family’s game. We will spend the next five months talking football, watching football games on television and traveling to games, close and …