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A grass fire was contained at about four acres on Thursday, Jan. 16.
Grass fire burns approximately four acres
PLPOA holds information meeting on proposed gym
SUN photos/Clayton Chaney, photo courtesy La Plata County Commissioners Warren Brown, left, and John Ranson take their oath of office during an inauguration ceremony Monday morning at the Archuleta County Justice Facility. Archuleta County Coroner Brad Hunt is sworn in during Monday morning’s ceremony. Right, 6th Judicial District Attorney Sean Murray is sworn in by Judge Jeffrey Wilson in Durango on Jan. 14.
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Commissioners discuss chair position, working together

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will be voting on its commission chair position during its next regular scheduled meeting on Jan. 21, but discussion on the topic has already begun.
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Home burned in Jan. 13 fire

An Aspen Springs residence was rendered uninhabitable Monday, Jan. 13, after it caught fire. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation.
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Celebrating life’s milestones, one ‘yes’ at a time

Half a world away from the snow-dusted peaks she calls home, Pagosa Springs’ Paula Jo Miller woke one recent December morning on the brink of summertime in the South Pacific, readying herself for the final day of an epic journey that began four years earlier.
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Commissioners hear results of business forum

Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) Executive Director Emily Lashbrooke spoke at a work session held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Jan. 7, sharing the results of a community business forum and briefing the board on the possibility of creating a new county development authority.
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Town council decides on criteria for early child care and education funding

On Jan. 7, the Pagosa Springs Town Council considered the criteria by which it will fund its initiative for early child care and education in 2025. 
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Guilty plea entered in 2021 homicide

The suspect in the 2021 death of Michael Kroll, formerly of Archuleta County, entered a guilty plea on Jan. 3, with the plea agreement then being approved by 6th Judicial District Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson on Jan. 6.

FAA investigating aborted takeoff at Stevens Field

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating an aborted takeoff out of Stevens Field airport that occurred on Dec. 27, 2024.
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Natural gas prices on the rise

Black Hills Energy announced Monday that Archuleta County residents can expect to see a 5 percent increase in their natural gas bills this month after the Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved a 2025 rate adjustment on Dec. 18, 2024.

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Obituaries
 Patrick Manners Sullivan
Feb. 27, 1947–Dec. 11, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patrick Manners Sullivan, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who left us on Dec. 11, 2024, at 77. 
Asaph Shomer Mecklenburg
Asaph Shomer Mecklenburg, age 18, passed away Jan 1, 2025, in Oldham County, Texas.
Peggy Jo (Bay) Ellis
Peggy Jo Bay, 75, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., died Dec. 22, 2024, in Durango, Colo.
Frank G. Salerno
Frank G. Salerno passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at home. He was 94 years old. Services will be held at a later date.
Tammy Gail Sullivan
Tammy Gail Sullivan, age 48, passed away Dec. 14, 2024, in Pagosa Springs, Colo.

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The Pagosa Springs High School Lady Pirate wrestling team traveled to Kirtland, N.M., last weekend to compete in the Lady Bronco Invitational tournament.
Pirate Colt Lewis goes up against Durango defenders Jan. 14 in Pagosa Springs during the team’s 75-46 loss.
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The Pagosa Springs High School boys’ basketball team is looking ahead to its first conference play of the season after persevering through what coach Wes Lewis called the “meat grinder” portion of the season’s schedule.
Lady Pirate Karsyn Shahan battles for possession against the Durango Demons on Jan. 14 in Pagosa Springs. Pagosa fell prey to the Demons 34-27.
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The Pagosa Springs High School Lady Pirate basketball team absorbed two highly contested losses Jan. 10 and 14 against opponents from Salida and Durango, bringing their overall record to 5-4 as the squad heads into its first league games of the season.

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Education

79 species reported locally during 125th Christmas Bird Count

A great blue heron seen on count day.

Pagosa Springs citizens came together to conduct the 125th Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Dec. 14, 2024. 

Rotary scholarship applications now open for high school seniors

Attention, high school seniors: If you need help funding your education, the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs offers scholarships that could help make your educational dreams a reality. 

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Business
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The Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Board of Directors signaled Tuesday a willingness to waive potential service impact fees for new housing developments aimed at assisting low- to moderate-income households, as well as those designated as affordable for the area’s workforce.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2025-4, certifying levies and revenue to the assessor and property tax administrator for 2025.

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Opinion

Los Angeles is a wake-up call for the West — especially Durango

After fierce winds whipped fire out of brush-covered hills on Jan. 7, entire Los Angeles neighborhoods burned down. Within a few days, more than 12,000 homes and businesses had been destroyed as …

Savoring the darkness in Alaska

In my part of Alaska, not far from Anchorage, winter solstice is always a dark day, but not because of the lack of light. Instead, I lament the impending loss of winter’s long nights, with all …

Varied ways to cook with rice

If you really love rice like I do, your theme song could be “Rice Is Nice” from the ‘60s band The Lemon Pipers. When it comes to eating white or brown rice, just having it plain can …

The broken hallelujah

Hello, 2025. Take a deep breath. The sun came up just like the Lord promised it would. Start this year with a clean slate. Leave behind all the trouble that consumed you in 2024. It’s time to …

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Things to do

SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center announces upcoming events

The Sunday presentation on Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. will be “Planting Seeds in Your Spiritual Garden.”   Join Shayla Azriel on a visually guided meditative tour creating your …

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Faith

Spiritual Experiences Group to begin three-month series

We have some exciting news to help start your new year with a spiritual perspective. We are offering a three-month program called “Raise Your Spiritual IQ.” This …

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