Wolf Creek is happy to welcome early-season skiing aficionados after the ski area saw winter weather on October 23rd and 24th from a powerful storm, which produced 20 inches of natural snowfall. As …
CRISIS TRACK: If your property was directly impacted by the recent flooding in Archuleta County, please take a few minutes to complete the Crisis Track Survivors Portal. This online reporting tool …
The Pagosa Springs area could see nearly 3 more inches of rain  between Friday and Monday, with the bulk of that falling Sunday through Monday. The Pagosa Springs area, according to the …
Changing clocks and driving habits during daylight saving time can help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions . Wildlife and transportation experts advise Colorado drivers that wildlife is on the move, …
If your property was directly impacted by the recent flooding in Archuleta County, please take a few minutes to complete the Crisis Track Survivors Portal. This online reporting tool allows …
Pagosa Springs’ water and wastewater service providers — the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) — suffered …

CDOT gives update on downtown U.S. 160 reconstruction project following flooding

On Monday, Oct. 26, at a joint work session of the Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) gave an update on its …

Pagosa Country to see another storm this weekend

With flooding in the recent past, the Pagosa Springs area faces another significant storm in its future this weekend, according to meteorologists. According to forecasts by the National Weather …
Library News

Ruby Sisson Library going solar

Through a generous grant from a private foundation, the library will be installing a 35kW solar photovoltaic panel system on the library’s original, reinforced roof and adding battery storage to …
Senior News

Seniors invited to Halloween costume party Friday

Halloween is a wonderful time for people of all ages to celebrate, laugh and enjoy a little spooky fun. For older adults, participating in holiday activities provides an opportunity to …

What's happening in and around Pagosa Springs

Here's a look at upcoming events in and around Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County. Find more events on our calendar . Thursday, Oct. 8 Ruby’s Writers Guild. 9-11 a.m., Sisson Library. …

‘Unprecedented’: Area experiences historic flooding, damage

The San Juan River peaked at 15.02 feet at about 5:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, becoming the second highest flooding event in recorded history for the river, short of only the 1911 flood which peaked …

Numerous road closures caused by flooding damage

Historic flooding throughout Archuleta County last week caused significant road damage and closures in the region. Roads in the Town of Pagosa Springs and in Archuleta County were affected, …

Catastrophic event, outstanding response

Never before have we heard or spoken the words “catastrophic” and “widespread devastation” so many times in reference to our own community. We hope to never do it again. The last …

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: beyond October

Rise Above Violence As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, we have an opportunity to reflect on the conversations we shared throughout October and what we hope people will carry …

How to help following the flooding

Multiple organizations have announced ways to help the community following the flooding. Following are some of those ways to help. For additional ways to help, keep an eye on www.PagosaSUN.com. …

Flood recovery 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 …

Dozens rescued by National Guard due to flooding

Last week’s historic flooding led to days of rescues of individuals stranded throughout the county, beginning with a dramatic helicopter rescue on Friday, Oct. 23, of a local couple. That …

Area utilities, medical facilities sustain damage

In addition to area roads, highways, water and wastewater infrastructure, last week’s flooding resulted in multiple other infrastructure issues, some of which are ongoing. Power outages …

San Juan National Forest assisting forest visitors, clearing roadways

Staff on the San Juan National Forest are working in lockstep with counties and the National Guard to access hunters and forest visitors trapped behind road washouts, landslides and high-water …

Small school, big impact: Charter school claims 20 percent of poetry finalists in regional contest

Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) is proud to announce that four of our middle school students have been selected as regional finalists in the 2026 San Juan Youth Poetry Contest.   Hosted by …

Small dots, big dreams: Rotary helps children learn through Braille

What began as an international Rotary service project has become a reality for visually impaired children in Niamey, Niger. Thanks to a partnership between the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs and …

Pirates to head to Colorado Springs for first-round playoff matchup

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate football team had its matchup against the Coal Ridge Titans canceled this past week due to the team being unable to travel during severe weather. The …

Lady Pirates fall to Mean Moose, Bobcats

The Pagosa Springs High School volleyball team dropped two straight after their win over Monte Vista and fell to 5-14 on the season. The No. 44 Lady Pirates hosted the No. 8 Alamosa Mean Moose …
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. …