Archuleta County parcels included in planned oil and gas lease sale
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office will offer 198 parcels, covering 114,996 acres, at the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Feb.…
La Plata Electric Association to hold rate information meeting
By Indiana Reed Special to The SUN The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors will host a series of rate information meetings to discuss reasons behind the pending,…
Fire protection district board to vote on next year’s budget
The Pagosa Area Fire Protection District’s proposed 2013 budget will be presented to the board of directors for approval at the next regular meeting, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The…
School district deals with minor deficit fund balance
The Archuleta School District 50 Joint Board of Education found out at their November meeting that they had violated Colorado Revised Statute and could face a letter of reprimand from…
Buy a tree, help a local nonprofit
By Traci Bishop SUN Columnist This Friday, Nov. 30, from 6:30-9 p.m., Pagosans have the perfect opportunity to raise money for their favorite nonprofits in Archuleta County. To support your…
Season begins Saturday for Pirate wrestlers
Staff Writer Let the battles begin. High school wrestling action begins in earnest Saturday as the Pirates travel to Farmington for a dual meet tournament to kick off the 2012-2013…
Youth basketball season begins Monday
Games in this year’s 7-8 youth basketball division begin Monday night at the Ross Aragon Community Center. The schedule for opening night includes three games: Black faces Orange at 5:15…
Council debates raises for town employees
Providing raises for Pagosa Springs’ town staff has been a subject of debate at several recent town council work sessions, starting on Nov. 1 with a presentation by Mike Swallow…
Jose Benedito Martinez, a Pagosa Country pioneer
The Martinez name in New Mexico is very common, as common as Smith is among Anglo Americans. Unsurprisingly, the Martinez name is well represented in Pagosa Springs history. A number…
St. Patrick’s offers Parents Night Out
On Thursday, Dec. 13, from 4:30–8:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church will give parents the opportunity to enjoy an evening out, providing them with a very special gift of inexpensive…
