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What We Did Today Today, air resources from the Colorado National Guard (CONG) and the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), and ground teams conducted secondary assessments in areas …
Severe flood damage to the Piedra River Bridge, approximately 18 miles west of Pagosa Springs, has cut off US Highway 160 access between Pagosa and Durango. (Photo courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation)
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The Colorado Department of Transportation urges motorists and commercial motor vehicle drivers to prepare for extensive detours when accessing Southwest Colorado, specifically Pagosa Springs and …
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Here's a look at upcoming events in and around Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County. Find more events on our calendar . Thursday, Nov. 5 Ruby’s Writers Guild. 9-11 a.m., Sisson Library. …
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Some encouraging news as Pagosa Springs continues moving forward with flood recovery: • Bridge reopening: The Hot Springs Boulevard bridge is expected to reopen shortly, marking another …
Things to Do
As our Archuleta County community begins recovering from two devastating flood events, the Archuleta County Salvation Army extends its thoughts and prayers to everyone affected. We are grateful to …
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As Archuleta County continues to respond to and recover from the recent historic flooding, Healthy Archuleta reminds community members that local food pantries are available to help individuals and …
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More historic flooding hits Pagosa Country

For the second time in as many weeks, Pagosa Country experienced historic flooding.   And, for the second week in a row, there have been no known fatalities or injuries associated with the …
Additional major flooding early this week resulted in additional major damage to the area, compromising roads, bridges and, in at least one case, sweeping a house from its place along the river.
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Additional flooding causes multiple area road closures

With two historic flooding events occurring in Archuleta County from Oct. 23 through Nov. 2, multiple town and county roads, state and U.S. highways have sustained significant damage, causing …
Government

Results of election remain unclear

The results of the Nov. 3 general election in Archuleta County — including what voters decided on a trio of local ballot issues — remains undetermined as ballots continue to be counted. …
Capt. Richard Sebastian, DDS, retired, served in the U.S. Army in Korea 1969-1970, calling the service a way to honor his father and pay back the debt he felt he owed to his country.
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A debt repaid: Capt. Richard Sebastian’s service in Korea

Editor’s note: Capt. Richard Sebastian, DDS, retired, served in the U.S. Army in Korea 1969-1970. The SUN is honored Sebastian chose to share his story with our readers and to help us continue our …
Archuleta County Veterans Services Officer Raymond Taylor was recently received the Louis Nardini Award from the Colorado County Veterans Service Officers Association. Taylor received the award in recognition of outstanding performance and achievement in serving the veterans and families of Archuleta County.
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Flag presentations, ceremonies and dinners planned to honor veterans

Several events are planned over the next week to honor military veterans for their service to our country, with Veterans Day falling on Wednesday, Nov. 11. In addition to the community events, …
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U.S. 160 reconstruction project completion delayed

During a meeting held by the Pagosa Springs Town Council on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region 5 Transportation Director Julie Constan explained that the …
Government

Commissioners discuss need for local gravel pit after Oct. 23 flooding

Following the historic flooding event that took place on Oct. 23, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed the importance of having a local gravel pit to help streamline …
Opinion

Part of so much more

Pagosa Country is in the midst of a span of time that has been difficult, but has also highlighted so much good and that we are a part of something special. Most notably and at the front of most …
Columns

Legacies: November 5, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of November 5, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Charley Masien and the former’s brother, Claude Masien, who claimed to be from Eldorado Springs, Missouri, and had been …
Outdoors

San Juan Outdoor Club slated to meet Nov. 5

At San Juan Outdoor Club’s monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, attending members will be hearing from a world-traveled mountaineer who now teaches young people to sew using recycled materials in …
Community

Archuleta County Republican Women to meet Nov. 11

The Archuleta County Republican Women will have their November meeting at Boss Hogg’s Restaurant on Nov. 11 from noon to 1 pm.   The speaker will be veteran Doug Brittain with some very …
Members of the Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently completed their annual First Responder Cookie Service Project on Oct. 29, delivering homemade cookies and heartfelt appreciation to agencies that serve and protect the Archuleta County community throughout the year, including members of the Colorado National Guard currently serving in the community.
Community

Pagosa DAR honors first responders with annual cookie delivery

Members of the Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently completed their annual First Responder Cookie Service Project on Oct. 29, delivering …
Government

Travel to San Juan National Forest not advised following severe flooding

Travel on San Juan National Forest System Roads is strongly discouraged and not advised due to life-threatening hazards.   Record flooding across Southwest Colorado has left San Juan …
Recent flooding is pictured at Navajo State Park along the Piedra River.
Outdoors

CPW offices, properties impacted by severe flooding in southwest Colorado

Because of severe flooding in Durango and across southwest Colorado, offices for Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in Durango and at Navajo State Park were closed Monday, Nov. 2. “The historic …
The Pagosa Springs History Museum clings onto the river bank Monday morning, Nov. 2, as flood waters threatened to wash the building away. Multiple documents and artifacts were successfully recovered.
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Continuing the legacy: Pagosa Springs History Museum hangs on during floods

David Hamilton couldn’t believe his eyes. The video of what was happening to the Pagosa Springs History Museum kept him awake at night — literally.   Hamilton serves as the president of …
Government

What’s next: Flood recovery, cleanup resources outlined

As recovery efforts continue following significant flooding in Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, several resources are available to help residents safely dispose of flood-damaged materials, access …
Government

Clear, sunny skies forecasted for upcoming week

In a change from the torrential rains and snow of last week, the weather for the upcoming week in Pagosa Country appears placid and sunny, with a few chances for snow showers, according to the …

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Obituaries
 Alva Lee Cox
8/5/37-10/27/26 Born at home in Pagosa Springs, Colo., Lee’s heart never strayed far from that place of his origin. Named for his granddad, Alvie Patterson, and his dad, Lee Cox, he was a …
Andy Ray David Rivas
Andy Ray David Rivas was called home on Oct. 21, 2026. Andy was born on Sept. 23, 1975, to Marie Ann Valdez and Henry Carl Rivas. Andy was truly a kindred spirit and was loved by all who met …
Denise (Lihme) McCroddan
Denise (Lihme) McCroddan, age 85, of Springdale, Ark., was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 31, 2026. Born in Elgin, Ill., on June 7, 1941, Denise dedicated her life to Christ as a teenager …
Robert E. J. ‘Buck’ Goodyear
June 3, 1938 - Aug. 24, 2026 “A True Highway Man”   Robert “Buck” Goodyear passed away Aug. 24, 2026. Buck graduated from Durango High School in 1956 and spent two years at …
Demetrio Martinez
Demetrio Martinez passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at his home in Carracas Mesa, N.M. Born and raised in Carracas, Demetrio spent the majority of his life in Durango, …
Jean Macht Taylor
The family of Jean Macht Taylor would like to let the community know of her passing on Oct. 19, 2026. Obituary and celebration of life details to follow.

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