Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Pagosa Springs Medical Center on Aug. 13
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC), in collaboration with San Juan Basin Public Health, will be offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PSMC is…
Archuleta County Stage 1 fire restriction rescinded
Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Pagosa Fire Protection District, hereby notifies residents of Archuleta County that the current Stage 1 fire restriction has been…
Case of plague confirmed in La Plata County resident
By Claire Ninde San Juan Basin Public Health San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) has identified a human case of septicemic plague in a La Plata County resident, transmitted by…
Health department reports continued increase in cases and second death of a person with COVID-19
San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) is reporting a continued increase in COVID-19 cases today as well as La Plata County’s second death of a person with COVID-19. The person who…
Town election: Ballot Question A passes
In today’s Town of Pagosa Springs election, Ballot Question A passed with 257 voting yes and 89 no votes. Ballot Question A reads, “Shall the Town of Pagosa Springs Home…
Car Show and ColorFest canceled for 2020
By Mary Jo Coulehan Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce As for most organizations in 2020, canceling fundraisers and events has been a difficult decision. Not even mentioning the fun that…
Southern Ute Reservation initiates Stage II fire restrictions
By Lindsay Box Southern Ute Indian Reservation Due to the lack of monsoon moisture, current high temperatures, dry fuel conditions and the occurrence of recent wildland fires, Stage II fire…
Sand Creek Fire 20 percent contained, 104 acres
Esther Godson San Juan National Forest The Sand Creek Fire has shown no significant growth over the last week. It is 20 percent contained at 104 acres. Most of the…
