Taken from SUN files of
April 11, 1924
Flood waters caused a break Monday evening in the water main that crosses McCabe creek on San Juan street, and deprived the western half of town the use of city water the fore part of the week.
The ornamental lighting posts and fixtures, to be installed by the town on Pagosa street are now here, and work of installing the same will soon commence.
We have had several inquiries in the past few weeks concerning the contemplated sale of the Spring property and the subsequent erection of a new hotel, but regret that to date we are unable to learn anything definite concerning the proposition. Our last information was to the effect that the deal was pending with excellent chances of its being completed.
The creeks in the lower section of the county, especially the Stollsteimer, were overflowing their banks the first of the week and threatening the numerous bridges. However the streams are now subsiding somewhat.
There may be a way to do it, but we haven’t learned it yet — we refer to running a newspaper without money. Please let us have that subscription money pronto.
Taken from SUN files of
April 8, 1949
The meeting held at the Legion home last Friday for the purpose of organizing a rodeo association was attended by a large and enthusiastic crowd. A great deal of discussion was held and it was unanimously voted to go ahead with the show. A committee was appointed to take care of the organizational procedure and to name the next meeting night.
The committee meet this week and started the ball rolling on the organization of the show. They plan to have another meeting later in the week to take care of the other details and set the time for the next meeting. Every one present at both meetings was most enthusiastic regarding the rodeo and from all indications there will be a good rodeo in store for the 4th of July. At the general meeting many possibilities were discussed and it was agreed that a permanent set-up to take care of the rodeo was a must.
An oil painting depicting a Baptismal Scene has been received by Rev. and Mrs. Emmet Russel to place behind the pulpit in the First Baptist Church. U.S. Abell of Glen Ellyn, Ill., well-known artist did the work.
Taken from SUN files of
April 11, 1974
Carlos LaVarta, president of the Red Ryder Roundup committee, said this week that queens for the rodeo, and for the Mounted Rangers are to be selected May 19th.
The contest for selecting the queens will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Red Ryder Roundup grounds. To be selected are a queen for the Red Ryder Roundup, a queen for the Mounted Rangers, and an attendant for each queen. The girls will be judged in riding ability, appearance, and personality.
A grand opening is scheduled at the Pagosa Golf Club clubhouse and pro shop this Sunday, April 14. The clubhouse will be open from 2 p.m. on for visitors, according to Bud McGonagill, pro shop manager at the club.
The new clubhouse is a large structure, located near the driving range, putting green and the start of the fairways on the first hole. It is of masonry and timber construction, is located on a knoll, and has an excellent view from the clubhouse porch. The Continental Divide can be seen, as can Pagosa Peak, Pinon Lake, and many of the scenic points in this area.
Taken from SUN files of
April 8, 1999
As if someone were playing a giant April Fool’s Day joke, snow started falling in Pagosa Country April 1. By the time the spring storm slipped out of town April 4, 29.8 inches of new snow had fallen. On Wolf Creek Pass, at the ski area, 87 inches were recorded over the same time span.
Snowfall from the four-day storm exceeded the maximum April snowfall in town recorded in 1975 when 27 inches fell. From Nov. 7 through Nov. 11 last year, 16 inches of snow fell in town, the last significant storm of the season.
Last week’s storm slammed into this area at a time when below normal winter snow packs in the mountains had ranchers cleaning up shovels, a preparation for irrigating pastures much earlier than usual. As recently as April 1, experts reported the snowpack at about 65 percent of normal for the San Juan Basin. More April snow is possible.
