Barred owls, with their vivid brown stripes, are acting like bullies of the forest in the northwest, driving their smaller cousins, the northern spotted owl, to the brink of extinction. Once barred …
Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) students, staff, family and friends gathered at Golden Peaks Stadium on Saturday, May 31, to celebrate 71 graduating seniors as part of the 115th annual commencement.
“It was an emotional thing for me,” Pagosa Springs Middle School’s retiring principal, Chris Hinger, said of watching students walk out for summer break for the last time. He added, “I love the students here, and I love the community, so it was sad.”
Metropolitan districts, known as metro districts, will not be allowed within town boundaries any time soon.
At a May 29 special meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors heard a proposal to purchase the Running Iron Ranch from Trey Fricke of Zipper Valley Ranch.
At 10 a.m. on June 11, a ceremony will be held at Hilltop Cemetery for two military veterans and county residents who passed away in 2024 and whose remains were unclaimed by family members.
Week of June 9-14 Work activity • Crews will work every Saturday for the foreseeable future. • Water utility work continues in the 100 to 300 blocks. • Electrical …
Our community is a rich tapestry, and we’re consistently amazed with the caliber of people who choose to call this place home. The tapestry is woven with all sorts of threads — some …
100 years ago Taken from SUN files of June 5, 1925 Mat Arnold is this week moving his gas tank from in front of the J.M. Laughlin store to its new location in front of the John P. Lynn …
As construction begins in downtown Pagosa Springs, the Pagosa Springs Main Street Program has launched the Cone Zone Challenge to encourage community support for local businesses during the disruption. “We’ve made it easy (and fun) to support your favorite downtown shops, restaurants and services while the cones are out,” said Main Street Coordinator Kathleen McFadden.
Sage Merrill-Exton, a sixth-grader at Pagosa Springs Middle School during the 2024-2025 school year, designed and painted a mural at Pagosa Springs Elementary School (PSES) as part of her Girl Scout Silver Award project, as well as a class project focused on her recognition as a leader in and out of the classroom.
During its May 13 regular meeting, the Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BOE) approved the first reading of multiple policies. Human Resource Director and liaison to the BOE Heather Schultz explained that changes being presented included formatting revisions, recommended changes from the Colorado Association of School Board (CASB) and a new policy also recommended by CASB for adoption.
Build Pagosa, a grassroots nonprofit focused on workforce training to meet the needs of our community and beyond, is proud to announce its 2025 Pagosa Springs High scholarship recipients.
Sienna Rose, a dedicated student with a passion for aviation and public service, has been awarded first place for the Southern Region in the prestigious Colorado County Clerks Association (CCCA) Scholarship.
The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is excited to announce its upcoming summer Youth Workshops, now in its fifth year. The workshops, scheduled for June 10 and 24, and July 8 and 22, offer elementary-aged children the chance to explore the rich history and natural beauty of this iconic landmark.
Calling all young athletes: Our youth sports programs for the second half of the year are now open for registration, and we’ve got some awesome ways to stay active, build skills and have a blast with friends.
Bob Lynch, president of the Archuleta County school board, and Rick Holt, superintendent of schools, will speak to the Archuleta Democratic Club on Monday, June 16, at 11:30 a.m. at Coyote Moon restaurant.
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