Following significant flooding throughout Pagosa Springs, water levels along the San Juan River are beginning to decline. The river peaked at just over 15 feet at the Pagosa Springs gauge around 5:30 …
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado has activated the Archuleta Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) to assist the Town of Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas affected by this …
The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office has released an evacuation warning for all residents in the Capote Lake drainage area. "Public safety and the protection of life main remain our primary …
Due to the severe flooding affecting Pagosa Springs and surrounding communities, the Archuleta Health Fair and Expo scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24,  at Pagosa Springs High School has been …
"Everywhere is a disaster," Archuleta County Sheriff Mike Le Roux said, adding, "It is catastrophic." Shortly before 10 a.m. on Friday morning, Le Roux explained some of the ongoing situations …
Due to the local flooding emergency, the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs Barn Dance scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, has been postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as plans are …

Flooding and road closures impact southwest and south-central Colorado

The Colorado Department of Transportation is urging motorists to avoid travel during the current flood warnings and flood watches issued for southwest and south-central Colorado.

Oktoberfest Pig Roast postponed

As a result of our recent weather, the Oktoberfest fundraiser planned for Saturday, Oct. 24, is being postponed. We are tentatively planning for the Oktoberfest fundraiser to take place on …

Sheriff's office asks everyone to shelter in place

The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office has requested that everyone shelter in place. The agency notes water levels are beginning to recede, but many roads are impassable and unsafe for travel. …

Town of Pagosa Springs declares local disaster emergency due to severe flooding

Mayor Shari Pierce and Town Manager David Harris declared a local disaster emergency on Oct. 22 in response to severe flooding affecting Pagosa Springs and the surrounding community. Heavy …

U.S. 160 closed in areas due to flooding

The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Pagosa Springs have issued an urgent travel advisory regarding severe flooding and major road closures along U.S. 160. Travel along U.S. 160 …

Governor verbally declares disaster emergency in response to heavy rain and flooding in southwestern Colorado

Today at 8:36 p.m., Gov. Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency in response to flooding in La Plata, Archuleta, Montezuma, Dolores, Hinsdale, San Miguel, Ouray, San Juan, Mineral, Alamosa …

Evacuation shelters open

The American Red Cross of Western Colorado has opened evacuation shelters at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. , Durango , Colo., and the Pagosa Lakes Property HOA Clubhouse, 230 Port …

Projected river peak increased to 14.96 feet

According to the National Water Prediction Service, the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs is now projected to peak at 14.96 feet at 5 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22. The river is anticipated to remain …

Mandatory evacuation order issued for low-lying, flood-prone areas in river corridors

Update: Archuleta School District schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 23. Update: County Road 500 is closed due to being impassable from mile marker 12 to Colo. 151. Update: An emergency …

ASD schools to be closed Oct. 23

Due to ongoing flooding in the Pagosa Springs area, all schools in Archuleta School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 23.  "We never make the decision to close school lightly. …

Rainfall, river projections increased

Town's trick-or-treating event canceled

According to the Town of Pagosa Springs, Saturday's trick-or-treating at Yamaguchi Park has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Archuleta County Sheriff's Office issues evacuation warning notice for floods

ARCHULETA COUNTY, CO — The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office, is issuing a public announcement regarding Evacuation Warning status. All low-lying and flood prone areas along the San Juan, Rio …

Town issues minor flooding advisory for San Juan River

Residents and visitors in low-lying areas along the San Juan River in and around Pagosa Springs are advised to use caution due to the potential for minor flooding and rising river levels. This is a …

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. …

County Road 500 closed due to conditions

County Road 500 (Trujillo Road) near mile marker 37 (5.5 miles east of the intersection of Colo. 151 and County Road 500) has been shut down for the foreseeable future. According to the …

Upcoming End of Life Education meetings to feature questions from past sessions, discussions

On Thursdays, Oct. 22 and 29, End of Life Education will feature questions from past sessions and small-group discussions. I realize that this is no one’s favorite topic, but I cannot count …

A broken shark, a strange family and two shows worth catching

One show is set aboard the Orca, where the mechanical shark keeps breaking down. The other begins when Wednesday Addams asks her father to keep a secret from her mother. Thingamajig Theatre Company …
Obituaries
William ‘Bill’ R. McElhinney
William (Bill) R. McElhinney passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, in Dewey, Ariz., after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tara McElhinney; sons Tim …
Ronald Baker ‘Bud’ Forman
Ronald Baker “Bud” Forman, lovingly known as “Buddaddy,” age 86, of Aledo, Texas, passed away on Oct. 9, 2026. He was born on Sept. 10, 1940, in Denison, Texas, to Walter Inskip “Skip” …
Dave Richardson
On Sept. 11, Dave Richardson, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, went to be with his Heavenly Father. After struggling with dementia for three years, his mind and body are at peace. …
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 …