Deer are in the ‘rut’ – be careful
Mule deer are entering their mating season – known as ‘the rut’ – and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds everyone to be careful around deer and especially bucks which can…
Colorado voters pass Proposition DD allowing for legalized sports betting in Colorado
Proposition DD passes allowing for legalizing sports betting in Colorado, making Colorado one of many states now letting people place bets on sporting events since the Supreme Court ruling struck…
San Juan National Forest offices closed Nov. 11
The San Juan National Forest will waive fees at many recreation sites on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Americans who have served in the armed services. All…
Free State Park entry for veterans, active-duty military on Nov. 11
On Nov. 11, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans and active-duty military members free admission to any of Colorado’s 41 state parks. “It’s our small but sincere gesture of appreciation for…
Unoffical election results announced
By John Finefrock Staff Writer The unofficial results of today’s election have been released. Proposition CC, which asks voters to end the limits on state tax revenue as outlined in…
Forest Service to burn slash piles
The Pagosa Ranger District is planning to burn slash piles in the following locations: Turkey Springs (FSR No. 629), Cabazon Canyon (Forest Service land adjacent to Archuleta County Road 917)…
Southwest San Juan Mountains winter weather advisory
From the National Weather Service: A winter weather advisory remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 p.m. Monday. * What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 7…
On to State!
Photos courtesy Rachael Christiansen It may have been 45 degrees and rainy, but that didn’t stop 12 Pagosa Springs High School Pirate cross-country runners from setting personal records at the…
Town to consider forming urban renewal authority
On Nov. 5, the Pagosa Springs Town Council will hold a public hearing as part of its consideration of whether or not to form an urban renewal authority (URA). The…
Partnership leads to faster emergency response
Since July, the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) has been responding as medical first responders to certain medical calls to aid the Upper San Juan Health Service District (USJHSD). The…
