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I’m always ready — I pack my suitcase the week before the trip, my articles are sent two weeks ahead of deadline and my lesson plans are always done early. My Sweet Al’s says, “Betty, …

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SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center announces upcoming events

On July 12 at 10 a.m., the SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center will discuss “Communing with Flowers & Angelic helpers” at Xanadu ranch. A $10 love donation will be collected. Contact …

The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) wants to provide the information and resources to help owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles ward off would-be car thieves. These vehicles, …

Young performers and repertory favorites take the stage at Thingamajig

There are weeks at the theater when the building seems to hold more than one story at a time. This is one of those weeks at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. In the rehearsal room, young …

Friends of the Library summer book sale set for July 16-18

Mark your calendars, book lovers. The Friends of the Library’s annual book sale is Thursday, July 16, through Saturday, July 18, at the Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St. …

Celebrate the freedom to read

A few decades back, I had a part-time job in a public library in a Chicago suburb. Like any large city, Chicago is extremely diverse, and this particular suburb had a significant resettlement of …

The importance of rest for healthy aging

As we grow older, getting enough rest becomes just as important as eating well and staying physically active. While a good night’s sleep is essential, taking time to rest throughout the day …

Fifty years ago today, on July 9, 1976, Colorado successfully reintroduced the river otter back into Colorado. 2026 is the 250th anniversary or semiquincentennial, of the United States, and the …

18th annual Pagosa Duathlon to be held July 11

A Safe Place in Pagosa Inc. (doing business as Aspen House and Aspen Services) is honored to be presenting the 18th annual Pagosa Duathlon on Saturday, July 11. The race will take place in the …

League of Women Voters to celebrate community service nonprofits with July 9 film screening

On July 9, the local chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV) is sponsoring a screening of the award-winning documentary “Join or Die!” which will be followed by a “Joining Fair” featuring …

Jul 9, 2026

Business Spotlight: The future of dentistry is here at San Juan Dental

Dentistry has changed dramatically over the past decade, and at San Juan Dental, we’re committed to bringing the latest advancements directly to our patients.

Town, county enact increased fire restrictions

At 6 p.m. on Monday, July 6, Archuleta County and the Town of Pagosa Springs implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions, putting the jurisdictions into the same fire restriction level as area federal land …

BoCC approves $2,500 for Meals on Wheels program

During a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, July 7, the board voted 2-1 to approve funding of $2,500 for Archuleta Seniors Inc. (ASI) for …

On July 6, Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) District Engineer Justin Ramsey issued a clarification to the district’s stage two drought restrictions, indicating that outdoor …

Commissioners approve increases to county fee schedule

During a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, July 7, the board approved Resolution 2026-53 by a split vote of 2-1, amending fees for county …

History repeats itself

While searching old issues of The SUN recently, we found an editorial that serves as a perfect example that history often repeats itself, and the issues we face are often cyclical. Following is …

Looking Back: July 9, 2026

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