A fatal crash took place on U.S. 160 near milepost 131 on Thursday night, Oct. 15. According to an email from Trooper Gabriel Moltrer with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), CSP received a call at …
Our Savior Lutheran School Our Savior Lutheran School (OSLS) is thrilled to announce the inaugural Oktoberfest Fundraiser and Pig Roast that will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. …
Library News
I have traveled many places in the world, some exotic, some mainstream. Whenever I leave the U.S. I am gratified by the deep reverence for the written word and my profession. It begins when the …
The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and Gov. Jared Polis are pleased to announce the ninth annual Colorado Free Application Days, taking place Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Thursday, Oct. …
Senior News
As flu season approaches, seniors are encouraged to take extra steps to protect themselves from getting sick. Older adults can lower their risk by getting a flu shot, washing their hands often, …
Finding our life’s purpose can mean different things to different people. For me, I’ve been interested in understanding more about the spiritual side of life and how to live it. I am always …

Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to view portions of ‘Meet the Moment’

This Sunday, the Pagosa Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship will be watching excerpts from “Meet The Moment,” a program of the Unitarian Universalist Association, and discussing answers to its …

The Shark Is Broken’ to continue this weekend, ‘Addams’ teen musical will open Sunday

After a sold-out opening night, Thingamajig Theatre Company’s “The Shark Is Broken” continues Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17, at 7 p.m. at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. …

What's happening in and around Pagosa Springs

Here's a look at upcoming events in and around Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County. Find more events on our calendar . Thursday, Oct. 8 Ruby’s Writers Guild. 9-11 a.m., Sisson Library. …

SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center announces upcoming events

Save the dates for the following activities at the SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center: • Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.: “The Importance of Higher Self Connection and How It Can Change Your …

Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers to host Saturn-viewing event

For the last year and a half, Saturn’s rings have been edge-on from our perspective here on Earth. This ring-plane crossing happens every 13 to 15 years when Earth passes through the plane of …

Will the super El Niño bring super snow?

This fall and winter, southwestern Colorado and Pagosa Springs will experience the impacts of super El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean, which will help shape precipitation, temperatures and …

Renovation design for former courthouse approved by town planning commission

On Oct. 13, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission, sitting as the town’s Design Review Board, approved a sketch major design application for major renovations at the former courthouse building at …

Board of Health discusses potential changes to regulations for septic systems

During a meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of Health (BoH) on Sept. 17, the board heard from Water Quality Manager Jessica Green about potential changes to the county’s regulations …

2027 tourism budget outlined

During a work session held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the board heard from Executive Director of Tourism Jennifer Green, who presented the …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Oct. 19-24 Work activity Note: The forecast continues to call for inclement weather; all project work is weather dependent. Crews may work consistent weekends, especially when work …

School board discusses importance of defining athletic philosophy

During its regular meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BoE) discussed the status and efforts of the newly formed athletic advisory committee. …

Do your research and vote

Between this issue of The SUN and last week’s, we’ve printed more than 50 letters to the editor, many of which focus on aspects of the Nov. 3 election. They present a variety of opinions and …

Looking Back: October 15, 2026

Legacies: October 15, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of October 15, 1926 The stockmen of this vicinity are busy gathering their beef cattle for shipment the latter part of the month. Al Hall, who was in …

Pirates move to 5-5-1 on season

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate soccer team fell to 5-5-1 with one regular-season game left after back-to-back losses to Crested Butte and Alamosa. The Pirates defeated Bayfield at home on …

Lady Pirates set to return to action after rest period

After three straight losses, the Pagosa Springs High School Lady Pirate volleyball team has had eight days to recover ahead of matchups with Centauri and Monte Vista. The Lady Pirates last …

Mountain bike team closes regular season at Chalk Creek Stampede

The Pagosa Springs Mountain Bike Team (DUST2) had its fourth and final regular-season race in Nathrop, Colo., on Oct. 11.   The Chalk Creek Stampede having lots of sandy sections makes it …

Pirates lose close game against Aspen, prepare for homecoming match against Gunnison

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate football team came up just short against the Aspen Skiers last Friday, Oct. 9, losing by one point, with a final score of 29-28. “I felt we played well …
Obituaries
Lynn Anthony
Lynn was a man who brought people together. He was loving, energetic, playful and full of life, with a gift for making people feel seen, valued and cared for. He loved people deeply and never seemed …
Joel T. ‘Tom’ Hall
Brig. Gen. (USAF Ret.) Joel T. “Tom” Hall lived a life of service devoted to his country and his family. He passed away quietly in Chandler, Ariz., on June 23, 2026, at the age of 90. Born …
Mary Jo Gwaltney
Mary Jo Gwaltney, born Mary Jo Bottoms, passed away on Sept. 3, 2026, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. She was born on Oct. 18, 1944, in Arkansas, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion to children …
Mary Jean (Potter) Riethmiller
Mary Jean was born in Susquehanna, Penn., on March 27, 1940, to Kenneth and Jessie Potter. She attended schools in New Milford, Penn., until her senior year before moving with family to Columbus, …
Virginia Catherine Snow
Virginia Catherine Snow (née Lowney), 66, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., passed away on Aug. 9, 2026. Born on Dec. 15, 1959, in Sacramento, Calif., Virginia made her home in Pagosa Springs, where she was …
Kennie May Persson
Kennie May Persson (née Parrott) was born May 2,1948, in Denver, Colo., and passed away in Pagosa Springs, Colo., on Aug. 22, 2026, after a brief illness with Alzheimer’s. She passed peacefully …