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On Sept. 3, the board of the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) voted to move $500,000 from town funds to kick-start critical repairs on its sewer system, pushing off a bigger decision on financing for a larger overhaul of the system. 

Second annual Health Fair and Expo set for Oct. 19

The second annual Health Fair and Expo will be held on Oct. 19 at Pagosa Springs High School from about 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

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On Sept. 3, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a resolution appointing Shane Lucero, a local business owner, to an open at-large seat on the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board. 

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Commissioners table decision on proposed admin building site

At its meeting on Sept. 3, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) tabled its decision to move forward with a letter of intent, as well as a purchase and sale agreement, with Arena Labs for the purchase of five acres property to construct a new county administration building.

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Legacies: September 5, 2024

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of September 5, 1924 The brick laying at the new school house is progressing in great shape and the building is commencing to assume imposing proportions. …

Workforce training programs available

Businesses have benefited these past two years from a grant obtained by the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) providing the opportunity to hire interns and be reimbursed for their wages. 

Archuleta County Mountain Express Transit receives new bus

Last week, Archuleta County’s Mountain Express Transit (MET) welcomed its newest fleet member, a 12-passenger, ADA-accessible, 2024 Ford E-450 Elkhart Coach EC11.

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At an Aug. 29 work session, the Pagosa Springs Town Council discussed the town’s geothermal utility system, in particular its ongoing contract with the community’s biggest user of geothermal water, The Springs Resort. 

Rotary Teacher Mini Grant applications now available

The September 2024 Pagosa Rotary Teacher Mini Grant applications are now available to teachers at Pagosa Springs Elementary School, Pagosa Springs Middle School, Pagosa Springs High School and San Juan Mountain School, as well as Valor Academy, Head Start, Our Savior Lutheran School, Pagosa Open Peak School, Wings Early Childhood Center and Seed of Learning. 

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The Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Board of Directors approved a resolution expressing opposition to Colorado statewide ballot initiatives 50 and 108 at its Aug. 6 meeting. 

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CDOT outlines details for upcoming reconstruction project

The Cone Zone Care Committee — an extension of the Pagosa Springs Main Street Advisory Board — and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) held an informational meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, highlighting some more details in regard to the upcoming reconstruction of U.S. 160 through downtown.

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Community Development Corporation awarded $20,000 grant

The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) has been awarded $20,000 from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority’s (CHFA’s) Direct Effect Awards.

LPEA ballots due by Sept. 17

The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors has announced the cancellation of the 2024 director elections for two director districts, while the elections for Districts 1 and 4 will proceed as planned. 

Community Resource Center to host Lunch and Learn Sept. 30

Grant research and assessing private and government grant funding is critical for the sustainability of nonprofits in Pagosa Springs. To help build that capacity, the Community Resource Center (CRC) is hosting a free Lunch and Learn at the Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library on Sept. 30 from noon until 1 p.m.

The Archuleta County Planning Department recently issued address changes for three parcels located on Old Gallegos Road that were incorrectly addressed on Colo. 151.   Old Gallegos Road was …

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On Monday afternoon, Archuleta County Commissioner Warren Brown, along with other commissioners representing Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI), presented to the state’s Cell Phone Connectivity Interim Study Committee.

Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission On Monday, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) adopted deep geothermal operations rules.   This is the first …

Taking advantage of business resources

This week there were two great opportunities to garner information to help you start or grow your business. 

State awards Region 9 funds for economic development professional capacity building

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado will receive $34,000 through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ Rural Economic Development Initiative grant program to support training and data platforms that strengthen the skills of the region’s economic development professionals.

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Commissioners discuss airport water line upgrades

Stevens Field, Archuleta County’s airport, is in need of a new water supply line and multiple new fire hydrants in order to meet fire flow requirements, according to Jace Johnson, head of airport maintenance.

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