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Senior Center launches ‘Sweetheart’ campaign

In February, let’s ignite a spark of generosity.   Through the month of February, the Pagosa Senior Center is working to bring in donations to support services for seniors.   …

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Empowering education: $1,000 grant available for adult learners

Are you a BIPOC adult age 55 or better living in Archuleta County eager to pursue further education? Here’s your chance.   Archuleta Seniors Inc. (ASI), in coordination with the …

Stats show library continues to flourish

Annually at this time of year, Meg Wempe, library director, prepares an annual report for the library’s board of trustees summarizing the highlights of the past year.   The …

February brings new free programs for adults and preschoolers plus first 2024 book sale

Next month we will launch two new free programs, one for preschool-age youngsters and another for adults. “Strategize Change in Your Life in 2024” is a weekly program for adults on …

Archuleta Seniors Inc. receives Department of Local Affairs funds

The Community Foundation of the San Luis Valley along with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) are working together to administer infrastructure grants to small community based …

Bird of the Week

Faith, family and football

I don’t often watch football anymore. It loses its appeal as I get older.   I did watch the end of the Kansas City/Cincinnati game as it had playoff implications. The game was played …

Fun facts about American book reading habits in 2023

Information from a new YouGov survey about the book reading habits of American adults last year yielded a wealth of interesting results.   Here is a summary: • Just over half of …

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‘Hunger Games’ party, Late Night at the Library returns plus new quilting class

Teens and tweens who are “Hunger Games” fans are invited to a free party tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. Come join us for crafts and activities based on the books. Our …

The Colorado Building Farmers and Ranchers program builds community and capacity in agriculture for beginning farmers and ranchers around the state.   From Jan. 23 to March 12, course …

Volunteers needed to make valentines during free art class

The next free art class will be on Tuesday, Jan. 23, beginning at 1:15 p.m. (shortly after lunch is finished)in the Pagosa Senior Center dining hall.   We are never too old to make a …

The reality of war

The first major battle of the American Civil War, on July 21, 1861, earned the nickname “picnic battle” because spectators showed up with sandwiches and opera glasses.   These …

Bird of the Week

How to prepare and serve charcuterie

A cutting board topped with jams, sliced cheese, nuts, raspberries, grapes and rolled meat slices — if you paused for a moment trying to determine the best pronunciation for …

Senior Center to host bingo

We are excited to announce that the Pagosa Senior Center will be hosting bingo twice a month on Friday afternoons from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.   Bingo will be on Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Feb. 9 and Feb. …

Bird of the Week

This week’s Bird of the Week, compliments of the Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies, is the house finch. As its name suggests, this is a bird that you don’t need to travel …

Crystal energy event for teens tomorrow, Shakespeare read-aloud returning

Tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m., teens are invited to a special crystal energy session where you will learn about the chakras and the crystals that relate to each of them, and how to feel …

The rustling of wings

Are those wings I hear? Yes, they are. I’m taking wings and flying toward a new horizon. I’m trusting others are also moving toward new possibilities in this new year. We need to …

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