Save the date for the following activities at the SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center: • June 19, 6 p.m.: Thursday Healing 101 Class. A six-week series on energy work, spirit work, …
Earthworms, the unsung heroes of our gardens, often get a bad rap. Perhaps it is because they are a little slimy and dirty. Maybe it is because Aristotle called them “intestines of the …
The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District's (PSSGID's) wastewater system is experiencing a critical situation. Pump Station #2 has failed as of this afternoon, on top of a …
The Archuleta County offices located in the 449 San Juan St. building in downtown Pagosa Springs will remain closed until further notice. The closure is due to a June 12 arson event and pending …

Pagosa Springs Catholic Community announces 10th annual Vacation Bible School

For the past 10 years, the Pagosa Springs Catholic Community has hosted a fun-filled week of activities for kids between in Pre-K through middle school at its outdoor Vacation Bible School (VBS). …
Ernesto Renteria

Introducing the male stars of Dancing with the Pagosa Stars

This year’s Pagosa stars are getting ready to put on their dancing shoes and prepare for their night on the dance floor. Each star will be matched with a talented coach, who will lead them …

Spiritual Experiences Group to explore benefits of gratitude

Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go right and you have an attitude to match? Have you ever wished for a way to bring a loving heart into focus instead of a negative attitude? …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of June 16-21 Work activity • Crews are making progress on the water main and service lines. Everyone’s patience is appreciated in the 200 block during the water shut down. …

Creation Care Pagosa to host program on ‘Environmental Stewardship Through the Eyes of Faith’

On Sunday, June 15, Creation Care Pagosa will welcome Dr. Ben Lowe, executive director of A Rocha USA (https://arocha.us/meet-ben-lowe), and author of “Green Revolution: Coming Together to Care …

Bird of the Week

Unitarian Universalists to hear program on ‘Pilgrimage: A Journey to a Sacred Place for a Holy Reason’

Pagosa Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship’s June 15 Sunday service is entitled “Pilgrimage: A Journey to a Sacred Place for a Holy Reason” by Julie Loar, member of the Pagosa UU …

Health care workshops announced for youth interested in the medical field

Are you interested in a career in the medical field or know a student who is? Healthy Archuleta has partnered with the Drexel University College of Medicine to offer Archuleta County youth a …

Pagosa youth ready to shine in Curtains Up Pagosa’s ‘Matilda the Musical’

“Matilda the Musical” will burst onto the Curtains Up Pagosa (CUP) stage in just two weeks. What makes this production special is the predominant role of Pagosa’s young actors. …
Samantha Luck stars as Queenie and Caleb Barton as Black — two strangers colliding in a night where nothing stays hidden for long — in “The Wild Party,” opening at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts on Friday, June 13.

‘The Wild Party’ to open at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts June 13

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 …

16th annual car show coming to Yamaguchi Park

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 …

19th Hole Concerts to continue June 12

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 …

Free fossils fun today plus plans set for library construction and summer book sale

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 …

19th Hole Concerts to continue Thursday

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 …

Active arson investigation underway

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. 
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.