May is the designated awareness month for a number of important topics, among them wildfire, women’s health and mental health. This week, we’d like to highlight Mental Health Month, which …
100 years ago Taken from SUN files of May 7, 1926 Over 400 of the R.P. Hott cattle passed through town this morning from Tiffany en route to the summer range on the Blanco. This is …
The Archuleta County Planning Commission discussed updates and next steps with the county’s comprehensive plan update project during its regular meeting held on Thursday, April 23. Director of …
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Colorado to offset …
On Tuesday, May 5, Gov. Jared Polis announced the new Colorado Disaster Recovery Navigation Tool to help Coloradans navigate recovery and rebuild after natural disasters. This new tool …
At an April 27 joint work session, the Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed progress on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s …
The Colorado Opioid Abatement Council has awarded $11 million to 24 organizations and local governments in its most competitive infrastructure funding round to date, expanding opioid treatment, …
The Colorado State Patrol wants to encourage victims of auto theft, whose vehicle was stolen after April 24, 2024, to apply for victim’s assistance via the online application. While the …
Chimney Rock National Monument will open for the 2026 season on May 15, welcoming visitors back to one of the most culturally rich and scenic destinations in the American Southwest. Perched high …
Join local geology and archaeology enthusiast David Bouquet for a free public lecture titled “ Southwestern Native Rock Art” on Tuesday, May 19, in the Community United Methodist Church’s …
Gov. Jared Polis recently brought attention to the 2026 anniversary Coloradans may not yet know about. 2026 is the 250th anniversary or semiquincentennial of the United States and the 150th …
Spring has been a little different around here for the last couple of years. The historic, slowly melting snowpack feeding our rivers is but a memory of the past as we watch the cliffs and peaks …
Gov. Jared Polis proclaimed May as Wildfire Awareness Month in Colorado to encourage residents to be ready for fire and prevent human-caused wildfires. Wildfire is a part of nature in …
Firewood permits are now available for purchase through a new online e-permit system or in person at U.S. Forest Service (USFS) offices and with local vendors. Permits may be purchased by …
The Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC) recently approved a parks pass specifically for vehicles with out-of-state license plates for $15 per day. This fee went into effect on May 1. A …
Two spring events that celebrate birds occur this week on Saturday, May 9, and you can participate. Global Big Day brings together people who care about birds and contribute to the effort …
The San Juan National Forest Pagosa Ranger District anticipates timber harvesting and log hauling along several National Forest System roads through the end of the year. …
Patients at Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) may be feeling cozier soon thanks to the efforts of the Archuleta County Democratic Party (ACDP). On May 1, a group of volunteers met with …
The Archuleta County Republican Women (ACRW) will have their May meeting at Boss Hogg’s Restaurant on May 13 from noon to 1 pm. The speaker will be Eric Davidson speaking on “Where …