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Friends of the Library summer book sale set for July 17-19

Today is the day. Bring your friends and reading buddies to our Friends of the Library summer book sale at our convenient downtown location, the Community United Methodist Church at 434 Lewis …

Jul 17, 2025

More than 62,000 visit county over Fourth of July holiday

The Pagosa Springs area welcomed more than 67,000 visitors over the Fourth of July holiday period. According to a report provided by Tourism Director Jennifer Green, 67,200 visitors visited the area between Wednesday, July 2, and Sunday, July 6.

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 2, during which the board heard updates from Blue Room Research on market trends, its paid Meta advertising consultant and from members of a newly formed lodgers’ association.

Be prepared

In the last two weeks alone, we, like many others, have seen seemingly countless news reports of devastating flooding, fires, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and more throughout our country and around the world.

Looking Back: July 17, 2025

Legacies: July 17, 2025

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of July 17, 1925 This section in the past week has been visited by some of the hottest days in its history. And yet the nights are always cool — …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of July 20-26 Work activity • The crew will be working on the subgrade on Sunday, July 20, to prepare for the delivery of the road base material on Monday.   • …

Colorado launches impaired driving toxicology data dashboard

On Tuesday, July 15, the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the launch of a new toxicology dashboard designed to provide the latest drug and alcohol blood toxicology testing for suspected impaired driving offenses. 

La Plata Electric Association     La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has signed a new 10-year power purchase agreement with Ptarmigan Resources and Energy Inc. for locally generated …

May sales tax collections up 3 percent over 2024

According to data released from Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton on July 8, overall sales tax collections for May 2025 increased 3.07 percent compared to figures from 2024. That equates to $43,987.42 more received in May 2025 than in May 2024.

Chamber announces new event to be held in August

There’s a gap in the Chamber’s event schedule, so we decided to create a new event to highlight some different aspects of Colorado beverages. And, who doesn’t like a food competition? 

Health service district receives clean audit

At its June meeting, the board of directors of the Upper San Juan Health Service District, which oversees Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC), voted unanimously to accept the district’s 2024 audit.

Archuleta County Republican Women to host evening potluck

Come join us on Thursday, July 31, at Centerpoint Church, 2750 Cornerstone Drive, at 5:30 p.m.  Bring your family, friends and neighbors, along with your favorite dish or dessert. Beverages will be provided. 

Top 10 reasons to wear your seat belt every time

Despite information and research showing the effectiveness of seat belts, some drivers still make excuses about why they fail to use this important safety device. 

Safe2Tell reports drop as summer begins, surpassing 30,000 milestone

Safe2Tell surpassed 30,000 reports for the 2024-2025 school year in June, even as monthly submissions dropped with the arrival of summer break. 

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved multiple agenda items during its July 1 meeting, including a letter of support for broadband funding, the first reading of an ordinance limiting camping on county property and an Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) emergency evacuation plan.

Region 9 outlines enterprise zone changes for 2026, timber biomass report completed

The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) heard from Laura Lewis Marchino, the executive director of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, during its July 9 meeting, with Lewis Marchino informing the board that Archuleta County will be getting an additional census tract in 2026 that will not be in the enterprise zone.

August plant walks with Lake McCullough announced

Aug. 2 will be the final outing this summer to learn about our high-elevation native plants with certified herbalist Lake McCullough.  Join us for a fun and educational ramble through the forest as we discover edible and medicinal native plants. 

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association’s final youth workshop of season set for July 22

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is excited to announce the final youth workshop for the season, scheduled for July 22, will offer elementary-aged children the chance to explore the rich history and natural beauty of this iconic landmark.

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