Opinion

The housing crisis is harming my town

Photo courtesy Nathan Searles Girdwood Valley.  By Tim Lydon | PREVIEW Columnist In Girdwood, Alaska, we’ll long remember the snowstorm of Dec. 6, 2022, just three months ago. But it won’t be …

By Allison Sylte and Robin Young PREVIEW Columnists From skyrocketing prices to empty shelves in the egg section of grocery stores, the impact of the avian influenza outbreak is being felt far beyond …

‘Tough as Nails’ — strong and stubborn

By Betty Slade | PREVIEW columnist “Tough as Nails” is a CBS TV show with working-class Americans who are tested for their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness. They are challenged …

What a long, strange trip to kill four dams

Photo courtesy Michael Weir/CalTrout Copco No. 1 Unit, one of four dams slated for removal on the Klamath River. By Rocky Barker | PREVIEW Columnist Finally, after a 50-year effort, four massive dams …

By Rose Chavez PREVIEW Columnist Archuleta Seniors Inc. (ASI), also known as the Pagosa Senior Center, will be hosting a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 7, starting at 2 p.m. at 451 Hot Springs Blvd. …

Eggscuse me? Egg prices hit record highs

By Gail Ellis and Robin Young | PREVIEW Columnists Record-high egg prices are making headlines right now, but when can consumers expect some relief?  Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension …

What part do you get to play?

By Betty Slade | PREVIEW Columnist A good story will end where it begins. A good life will come full circle and be the perfect character chosen for the part. We are the right person designed to play …

The lead dog sets the pace

By Dr. Michael J. Marx | PREVIEW Columnist My name is Nugget and I’m a sled dog. The lead dogs set the pace when they hear the musher call. “Up, up!” means speed up. “Easy, easy!” means …

By Carole Howard  | PREVIEW Columnist, and the library staff As we adapt to the darker days of winter, books can be even more popular companions for your children if you follow some or all of these …

The Great Shepherd is among us

By Betty Slade | PREVIEW columnist Another year ends; another year begins. In 2022, we gained new friends and lost old ones. Today, many are in a state of perplexity while we’re leaving behind a …

Senior Center announces Creative Community

By Rose Chavez | PREVIEW Columnist Join our Creative Community without leaving home. We have a unique opportunity for you: We’ll mail you a free Creative Community kit with the necessary materials …

By Carole Howard  | PREVIEW Columnist, and the library staff Jen Doane is our new early literacy/children’s librarian. She replaces Josie Snow, who has moved to the teen services position, …

By Robin Young | PREVIEW Columnist Following are the new introductions that you can purchase for your gardens in 2023. These are the plants that did well during their trial period and were chosen to …

Walk your path in 2023

By Betty Slade Each year at this time, I write the same sentiment and make the same bold statement, “I might have another 10 years left.” I said it last year and I still feel like I have another …

Born to pull

By Michael J. Marx | PREVIEW Columnist My name is Nugget and I’m a sled dog. I’m the self-appointed newspaper columnist of the team. We are a dogsled team. The musher shouts, “Ready, let’s …

Before and after stories

By Richard Gammill | PREVIEW Columnist Before and after stories and pictures can portray great change and advancement, whether they tell of a successful weight-loss diet, a self-improvement project, …

By Carole Howard | PREVIEW Columnist, and the library staff There are three more events this month in our free online virtual series featuring New York Times bestselling authors and thought-leaders …

Caring for animals during cold weather

By Robin Young | PREVIEW Columnist “Anyone who owns animals should prepare for this cold weather and emergencies that may arise as a result of the low temperatures,” said Colorado State …

Time to get out of the kitchen

A friend called, “I’m so upset. I’m here staying at the timeshare for Thanksgiving. My daughter-in-law has planned to do all the cooking. She told me I wasn’t needed in the kitchen.” …

New food trends for a new year

By Robin Young | PREVIEW Columnist Food trends change — often quickly and sometimes drastically. It’s exciting to learn about the next big thing in the food industry. Last year, interactive foods …

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