This week’s Bird of the Week, compliments of the Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies, is the dark-eyed junco. When the forecast calls for winter weather, look for these hardy forest birds to ...

Colorado’s Universal Preschool program saw unprecedented family engagement during the opening of enrollment for the 2026-2027 program year, setting new records for application submissions, system ...

SUN staff poses with publisher Jim O’Rourke following The SUN’s acquisition by O’Rourke Media Group. From left to right are O’Rourke, Randi Pierce, Teresa Watkins, Josh Pike, Hailey Sams, Shari Pierce ...

The recent flooding in Pagosa Springs reminded me of the time that I worked for the old Bureau of Public Roads, sometimes referred to as the BPR or Bureau of Parallel Ruts. It was mid-July and we were ...

This week’s Bird of the Week, compliments of the Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies, is the common merganser. Often referred to as the “fish duck” in old texts and references, the common ...

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado has committed $15,000 to go toward a dollar-for-dollar match for new donations made to the Archuleta Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) to ...

Mr. Meyer makes several dubious claims in last weeks letter. First he thinks the US government shouldn’t be in the charity business. However, I would argue that is exactly one of ...

Teen dating violence doesn’t always leave bruises. It can be silent, invisible and happening right on your teen’s phone. As technology becomes intertwined with relationships, digital abuse is on the ...

The Pagosa Springs Police Department is providing the following update regarding current flooding conditions in the area: U.S. 160 between Hot Springs Boulevard and U.S. 84, has reopened to vehicular ...

The Southwest Opioid Response District (SWORD) is pleased to announce that eight applicants have been awarded funding totaling $466,744 in its second round of community grants. The awardees span the ...

In a time when live theater is reclaiming its place in the hearts of audiences, Thingamajig Theatre Company is igniting the stage with its electric 2023 summer repertory season. With a lineup ...

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado and the Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning Assistance have been working with stakeholders from six counties ...