When Andrew Lippa’s “The Wild Party” opens at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts (PSCA) on Friday, June 13, at 7 p.m., it won’t be easing you into the summer theater …
The return of the Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Car Show will occur Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14. Due to construction, the event will take place in beautiful …
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, in partnership with the Pagosa Springs Golf Club, is sponsoring the second of four 19th Hole Concerts this Thursday, June 12. The featured …
Today, Thursday, June 12, is a special all-ages archaeology and fossils event from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. You’ll be able to hold and examine both real and replica artifacts as well as tools …
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, in partnership with the Pagosa Springs Golf Club, is sponsoring the second of four 19th Hole Concerts this Thursday, June 12. The featured …
At approximately 1:19 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, the Pagosa Springs Police Department (PSPD) and Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) responded to a burglar and fire alarm at 449 San Juan St. Upon …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Outstanding Biologist of the Year

One fatality in ATV crash

By Randi Pierce Staff Writer One individual died following an ATV crash on a ranch on Stevens Lake Road early Wednesday morning, June 11. Archuleta County Undersheriff Robert Hill …

‘Stars and Stripes Stroll’ walking parade planned for Fourth of July

At the June 3 Pagosa Springs Town Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Darren Lewis informed the council that his staff had “determined that a walking parade would be the best course of action” for this year’s Fourth of July celebration at Yamaguchi Park. 

Dispatch board approves resolution to move forward with dissolving current agreement

During its regular meeting on Thursday, June 5, the Archuleta County Combined Dispatch Board voted unanimously to approve resolution 2025-01, which was presented by dispatch board chair and Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) Director of Emergency Medical Services Jason Webb.

County discusses discoveries related to road maintenance

During a June 10 work session, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) heard from Road and Bridge Manager Eric McRae about road maintenance agreements and requirements in subdivisions throughout the county.

Legacies: June 12, 2025

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of June 12, 1925 The inevitable result of poor business methods in the general assembly is seen in the announcement that the revenues of the state for the …

Be safe this summer

Summer has barely begun, but we’ve already seen, heard about and reported on a number of dangerous situations that could have been prevented.

PAWSD, fire district report progress on fire flow waivers

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors heard updates from staff about progress on finalizing a fire flow waiver document with the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) and on its hydrant inspection program at a May 29 special meeting.

Tourism board, town council approve moving restricted funds for new multipurpose event center

Plans for development for a new seasonal ice rink and multipurpose event center at Yamaguchi Park South were presented to the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board in April by Brian Collabolletta, who represented the nonprofit board spearheading the multipurpose pavilion (MPP) project.

SCAPE announces executive transition

After 11.5 years, Elizabeth Marsh will be stepping down as the executive director for the Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs (SCAPE) and passing the reins to Heather Otter, economic development project manager with the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado.

Commissioners approve design for new Cloman transfer station

During its regular meeting held on Thursday, June 5, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a design for the future transfer station utilities at Cloman Park, along with an additional auxiliary building.

Archuleta County Democratic Club meeting set for June 16

The Archuleta County Democratic Club lunch on June 16 will focus on improvements to local school buildings in Pagosa Springs. 

Water conservancy talks reservoir project with Sen. Cleave Simpson

At its June 9 meeting, the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors spoke with Colorado Sen. Cleave Simpson about its needs in developing a reservoir at Running Iron Ranch.

Charter school board elects president, other roles

The Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) Board of Directors appointed two board members to three-year terms and elected a board president, vice president, secretary and treasurer during its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 21.

Rotary Youth Exchange students celebrate year-end in Pagosa Springs

Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) students from across Rotary District 5470 gathered in Pagosa Springs for a memorable year-end celebration filled with adventure, connection and cultural exchange. 

San Juan Rangers announce scholarship recipients

Formed in 1963, the San Juan Rangers (originally the Colorado Mounted Rangers) has been a service organization in the Pagosa Springs area. 

Pagosa Springs Middle School releases fourth-quarter honor roll

Pagosa Springs Middle School has released its honor roll for the fourth quarter.

CRIA Lecture Series to feature David Bouquet speaking on ‘Rock Art in the Southwest’

Join local geology and archaeology enthusiast David Bouquet for a free public lecture, “Rock Art in the Southwest,” on Wednesday, June 25, in the Community United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 434 Lewis St. 
Obituaries
Lorrie ‘Yia Yia’ Colvert Carpino 
The most loving, caring and accepting soul ever created, Yia Yia, born Feb. 16, 1930, left us on May 30, 2025.
John Snider
Friends and family will remember John Snider at a celebration of life service this Saturday, June 14, at noon at the Archuleta County Colorado State University Extension Building. Bring a dish to …
Emma Lujan
Beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and godmother Emma Lujan (95 years old) peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home surrounded by family and reunited with her husband of 69 years, Santana …
Barry Don Wheeless
Barry Don Wheeless passed away peacefully at age 81 on May 23, 2025, at his home in Lakewood, Colo. A lifelong lover of golf, he spent his final moments doing what he loved — practicing his swing in the backyard on a beautiful spring day.
Juanita (Jeannie) Baldwin
Funeral services for Juanita (Jeannie) Baldwin will be held on Saturday, June 14, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Lewis Street.
Daniel Bruce Keuning
Dan was born and raised in Southern California to Bruce and Evelyn Keuning and sister Julie (Chase) Poindexter. His family — wife Lisl, sons Jake and Josh and daughter Kylie (Cam) Hinger, father Bruce (Pat) — and many extended family members walked with him through his extended illness.