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Catch ‘Annie JR.’ this weekend

The sun comes out this weekend as “Annie JR.” takes the stage in the much-anticipated fifth annual summer junior musical. Performances will run Aug. 14-16 in the Pagosa Springs High …

Braille Bricks build brighter futures

Never underestimate the power of a determined Rotarian. When it comes to serving others, Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs member Donna Mosher is a true force for good. Her dedication and quiet persistence recently led to a remarkable gift for children halfway around the world.

The Colorado Attorney General’s Office recently released the Safe2Tell monthly report for July 2025, with 716 reports submitted during the month.   The 2024-2025 school year closed …

Healthy Archuleta to host interpreter training in September

Are you bilingual? Are you interested in expanding your interpretation skills to support your community? 

By Katrina Thomas Archuleta School District Leaping lizards: Pagosa Springs will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow, tomorrow!’” when local students …

School district seeking board candidates for upcoming election

Archuleta School District (ASD) is seeking candidates to run for the ASD Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election, with three positions up for election. According to a call for nominations, …

San Juan Stargazers to meet Aug. 7

On Thursday, Aug. 7, the San Juan Stargazers Astronomy Club will hold its regular monthly educational meeting. The Aug. 7 meeting will be at the regular time of 6 p.m. for the social hour and at …

The Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library will begin its $5 million expansion project next week as it closes down from Aug. 4-9 to construct a new entrance and walkway from the west side of the building. 

As summer winds down and families prepare for the upcoming school year, Archuleta County Public Health is making it easier for parents to check off important health requirements with two special back-to-school clinics this August.  These clinics will offer everything from routine childhood vaccines to affordable sports physicals and free heart screenings for young athletes.

Audubon Rockies seeking volunteers for Four Mile Ranch programs

It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again where we start thinking about fall. For us at Audubon Rockies, that means thinking about Four Mile Ranch programs.  Known to many as “Hershey Ranch” (previously owned by the Hershey family), it’s a special place where students connect with the landscape at a place that, in some cases, their parents visited many years ago. 

Safe2Tell reports drop as summer begins, surpassing 30,000 milestone

Safe2Tell surpassed 30,000 reports for the 2024-2025 school year in June, even as monthly submissions dropped with the arrival of summer break. 

Join us this Saturday, July 12, for the next Garden Conversation. These Garden Conversations are from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Pagosa Springs Community Garden, located downtown in Centennial Park …

Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) Director Emily Murphy presented the board with last school year’s student testing data from Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) and Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) standardized testing during the board’s June 18 meeting.

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is excited to announce that the final two youth workshops, scheduled for July 8 and 22, offer elementary-aged children the chance to explore the rich …

Archuleta School District (ASD) recently sent out a community poll, surveying 300 registered voters throughout the county to gauge the community’s knowledge and perception of the district and its current facility needs, along with testing potential ballot language for voters to decide on a future bond issue.

LPEA to hold beneficial electrification open house July 15

Following the success of last year’s event, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites members to a second beneficial electrification open house on Tuesday, July 15, at the cooperative’s Durango headquarters, with two opportunities to attend: midday or evening. 

Alzheimer’s Association launches free mobile app to guide Alzheimer’s journey

Individuals and their care partners who are left confused and directionless by a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias are the target audience for a new app developed by the …

San Juan Stargazers’ meeting slated for July 3

Our next meeting, on Thursday, July 3, will be at the regular time of 6 p.m. for the social hour and at our regular location — the Community United Methodist Church at 434 Lewis St. Please …

State renews Virtual Career-Aligned English as a Second Language Program

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) recently announced the renewal of the Virtual Career-Aligned English as a Second Language (VCESL) program, a statewide initiative that connects Colorado businesses and job seekers with career-focused, virtual English instruction for employers and job seekers. 

School district approves budget, cellphone policy and curriculum

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, the Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BOE) unanimously approved multiple items, including its 2025-2026 budget, district cellphone …

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