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The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning that the current hazardous weather that moved into the area Wednesday, Oct. 21, will cause flooding, flash flooding and strong to severe storms in …
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On Oct. 20, the Pagosa Springs Town Council passed the first reading of an ordinance approving a planned development agreement (PD) with a developer proposing to build the Ponderosa Mountain …
Ten DUST2 athletes are headed to state championships in Glenwood Springs Oct. 24-25. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Adelyn Hittle, Gianna Shaeffer and Quinn Howard. In the back row, from left, are Drake Anderson, Aaron Sowle, Ward Halterman, Amon Phillips, Justin Sewell and Jackson Chaney. Not pictured is Elias Gorman.
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At its Oct. 15 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors engaged in an often-heated debate of the district’s 2027 budget, its previous financial policies and …
Government
During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted unanimously to table its decision on approving a resolution to temporarily close the …
Opinion
On Sept. 15, Monica M. Márquez, the chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, put out a directive temporarily pausing required livestreams of criminal court proceedings in state trial courts — …
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From the Oct. 22, 1992, Pagosa SUN — The new Pagosa Springs Post Office is beginning to take shape on Hot Springs Boulevard (formerly Lightplant Road). Raising of roof trusses, pouring of concrete curbing and drainage for parking areas, and masonry work on the exterior walls give an indication of the size of the new postal facility located immediately south of the Oak Ridge Motor Inn.
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Looking Back: October 22, 2026

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Legacies: October 22,2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of October 22, 1926 When Senator Billy Adams takes over the job of governor he can be relied up on to cut down the expense of state government, but his …
Work on the roadway has been completed at the U.S. 160 and 1st Street intersection for the time being, and traffic has been reopened to two lanes.
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U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Oct. Oct. 26-31 Work activity Note: The forecast continues to call for inclement weather; all project work is weather dependent. Crews will work weekends (including Sundays) as …
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Colorado Department of Revenue opens application for scholarship granting organizations to join Colorado’s eligibility list for new federal tax credit

On Monday, Oct. 19, Gov. Jared Polis announced the application is open for qualifying nonprofit scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) to join Colorado’s eligibility list under the new Federal …
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Colorado courts announce free resources for tenants facing eviction

Thanks to a groundbreaking eviction recovery program in the 4th Judicial District, online resources are now available statewide to assist tenants facing eviction.   Launched as a pilot …
Business

County’s unemployment rate drops to 4 percent in September

According to an Oct. 16 report from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), Archuleta County’s unemployment rate dropped to 4 percent in September, which is down from August’s …
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CDLE awarded $6.74 million grant to upskill Colorado workforce in critical industries

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced on Wednesday, Oct. 21, that it has been awarded $6,740,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) through the second round of the …
Business

Chamber’s 2027 Business Happy Hour lottery open

A welcoming space, a few refreshments and an opportunity to connect can help turn introductions into lasting business relationships.   As local businesses look ahead to 2027, the Pagosa …
Education

School board hears update on strategic initiatives

The Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BoE) heard an update from Superintendent Rick Holt on the district’s strategic initiatives during its regular meeting on Oct. 7. Holt …
Education

Safe2Tell reports prompt threat assessments, welfare checks as Colorado students speak up

Reports to Safe2Tell helped Colorado schools and law enforcement respond to a potential school shooting threat and check on the well-being of a student who expressed thoughts of self-harm on social …
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Colorado domestic violence report highlights persistent fatalities, opportunities for prevention

Domestic violence fatalities in Colorado have remained relatively steady over the past five years, even as homicides statewide declined, according to the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review …
Government

County approves plat amendment for Rock Ridge Estates

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a final plat amendment for Rock Ridge Estates on Great West Avenue. …
The Pagosa Springs High School homecoming queen, Makaela Denton, and king, Devin Gonzalez, are crowned at halftime of the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 16.
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County Road 500 closed due to conditions

County Road 500 (Trujillo Road) near mile marker 37 (5.5 miles east of the intersection of Colo. 151 and County Road 500) has been shut down for the foreseeable future. According to the …
Longtime referee Neil Stock tips his hat to the crowd before the Oct. 16 football game at Golden Peaks Stadium. Stock was honored and thanked following the announcement that Stock will be retiring from on-field duties after 30 years as a referee with that night’s game. “His service to Colorado during those 30 years include officiating somewhere between 700 and 800 games, 60 to 70 playoff games and selections by CHSAA leadership for two state championships,” the tribute stated. Stock will continue as a mentor and trainer for new officials.
Sports

Pirates take down Gunnison in homecoming victory

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate football team won its homecoming game Friday night, Oct. 16, defeating the Gunnison Cowboys by a score of 42-13. It was also senior night as the Pirates …
Sports

Pirates tie Fruita Monument, continue to watch playoff picture

The Pagosa Springs high school boys soccer team played in what could be their final game of the season on Friday afternoon in Fruita, logging a tie. The Pirates took the bus to Fruita on Friday, …
Pirate Liam McKnight runs en route to a 42nd-place finish with a time of 20 minutes, 51.00 seconds. The Pirates placed third at the Eric Wolff Invitational in Monte Vista on Oct. 15.
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Pirates to host regional action Thursday, Oct. 22

In their last race before this week’s regional meet, the Pagosa Springs High School cross-country teams traveled to Monte Vista for the Eric Wolff Invitational. The meet was held on Friday, …
Sports

Lady Pirates pick up win in Monte Vista

The Pagosa Springs High School Lady Pirate volleyball team broke its four-game losing streak with a win at Monte Vista earlier this week. The Lady Pirates played at Centauri on Thursday, Oct. …

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Obituaries
 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. …
Lynn Anthony
Lynn was a man who brought people together. He was loving, energetic, playful and full of life, with a gift for making people feel seen, valued and cared for. He loved people deeply and never seemed …
Joel T. ‘Tom’ Hall
Brig. Gen. (USAF Ret.) Joel T. “Tom” Hall lived a life of service devoted to his country and his family. He passed away quietly in Chandler, Ariz., on June 23, 2026, at the age of 90. Born …
Mary Jo Gwaltney
Mary Jo Gwaltney, born Mary Jo Bottoms, passed away on Sept. 3, 2026, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. She was born on Oct. 18, 1944, in Arkansas, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion to children …

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