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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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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
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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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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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 …
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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 …
Government

Area utilities see more damage after additional flooding

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) both experienced further damage in the flooding events on Nov. 1 and Nov. …
Government

County provides flood update for Arboles residents

Archuleta County representatives held a community meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to provide an update for Arboles residents on the impacts of recent flooding. Archuleta County Sheriff Mike Le Roux …

Next ‘Thinking Like Water’ episode to focus on fire and flood

The next screening of the “Thinking Like Water” series will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Liberty Theatre at 7 p.m.   The episode, titled “Fire and Flood,” highlights the …
Government

Governor requests major presidential disaster declaration

On Saturday, Oct. 31, Gov. Jared Polis formally requested an expedited major disaster declaration (MDD) from President Donald Trump through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support …
The Pirates raise their helmets while in Colorado Springs to take on the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions on Oct. 31 in the first round of the state playoffs. The Pirates won 33-13 and will next travel to Wellington to take on the defending state champions.
Sports

Pirates take down Banning Lewis in first round of playoffs

The Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) Pirate football team won its first-round playoff game last Saturday, Oct. 31, defeating the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 33-13 in Colorado Springs. The …
Sports

Lady Pirates end season on high note

The Pagosa Springs High School Lady Pirate volleyball team ended its season on a high note, winning their final game at the Coal Ridge Tournament in New Castle.   The Lady Pirates closed …

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Obituaries
 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.
William ‘Bill’ R. McElhinney
William (Bill) R. McElhinney passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, in Dewey, Ariz., after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tara McElhinney; sons Tim …
Ronald Baker ‘Bud’ Forman
Ronald Baker “Bud” Forman, lovingly known as “Buddaddy,” age 86, of Aledo, Texas, passed away on Oct. 9, 2026. He was born on Sept. 10, 1940, in Denison, Texas, to Walter Inskip “Skip” …
Dave Richardson
On Sept. 11, Dave Richardson, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, went to be with his Heavenly Father. After struggling with dementia for three years, his mind and body are at peace. …

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