Taken from SUN files of
February 8, 1924
It was our pleasure Wednesday to view the plans prepared by Silas Smith, architect of Durango, for the proposed new hotel on the Springs property. They are complete in every detail and done in water colors. Nothing has been overlooked in the way of possible needs for a magnificent structure that will accommodate the traveling tourist and health seeking public.
The plans, as now arranged, call for the completion of the structure began in 1905, the walls and foundation of which are in almost perfect condition. However, instead of two stories as originally planned, which permits only about 22 bedrooms, a third story has been added, allowing for 56 bedrooms besides quarters for employees. All will be outside rooms.
All of the buildings now located on the east side of the river, which are of frame construction, will be razed, while the natural hot water from the spring will be lifted four feet and not only supply water for the baths and plunges, but by means of an electric pump will heat all of the buildings on the property.
Everything done will be with the idea in mind of catering to the public, which is the big thing for the future development and progress of Pagosa Springs as an all-year-round health resort.
Taken from SUN files of
February 11, 1949
The popular request by a number of interested students has caused the adding of a class in second year Algebra. The purpose of this class is to enable our young people to meet the college entrance requirements of some of the more technical Engineering Colleges.
This special class is being taught by Mrs. Herman Sisson.
The weather during the past week has just been some more of the same. It started snowing early Monday morning and by the time it had cleared away Monday night, around 12 inches of new snow had fallen. The total snow fall this winter here in town is in the neighborhood of 112 inches or better than nine feet. There is at the present time better than three feet of hard packed snow on the ground. Total moisture content to date this winter since Nov. 20 is 7.08 in.
There have been 37 nights with below zero weather since November 20 and the coldest recorded was 35 below on January 5 with 34 below recorded on February 9. With more than half of February and all of March to go this will undoubtedly be one of the record winters for snowfall and possibly moisture.
Taken from SUN files of
February 14, 1974
The fuel shortage still hasn’t had any terrific impact upon the activities of local residents. The lowered speed limit has, though, as it takes so much longer to travel any great distance.
Local Colorado State Patrol officers say that for the most part motorists are observing the 55 mile per hour speed limit. There are occasional lapses, but they say that the slower driving was noticeable even before the 55 mile per hour law went into effect. We haven’t heard as yet just what it is doing to mileage on various types of vehicles, but it seem logical that many will be getting more miles per gallon.
One of the energy conservation measures that hasn’t been greeted with enthusiasm locally is that of daylight savings. It is still working a hardship on many, and most people estimate that they are using more heating fuel and more electrical energy because of it.
Taken from SUN files of
February 11, 1999
After a week of deliberation, the Archuleta County Commissioners are donating $10,000 for construction of a community center.
Plans for the proposed community center are being developed by the town. The center will be located on property on Hot Springs Boulevard east of the San Juan River and south of the Great Pagosa Hot Springs. The town plans to develop a municipal office space, a wetlands park area and the community center.
Following several requests by residents for the installation of “multi-way stop signs” at the intersection of South 8th and Apache streets, Pagosa Springs officials asked engineers to conduct a ”warrant study” of the intersection to determine if such a traffic control device should be installed.
Traffic at the intersection is currently controlled by two stops signs, halting traffic on 8th Street.
And it will stay that way.
A report issued recently by Bechtold Engineering indicated the warrants necessary for a four-way stop at the intersection north of the Pagosa Springs High School property could not be satisfied.
