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High Country Title announces new management, bringing a fresh vision, updated office, and enhanced services to better serve the real estate agents, home buyers and sellers of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County.

U.S. 160 reconstruction project to start March 17

The U.S. 160 reconstruction project is set to officially begin on Monday, March 17, “weather permitting,” according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

Community development board hears housing, workforce development updates

Local interest in a workforce housing project spearheaded by the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) continues to grow, PSCDC Executive Director Emily Lashbrooke reported Feb. 12, with two homes sold and additional families working to purchase the majority of those still available.

Town council denies short-term rental transfer variance request

On Feb. 18, the Pagosa Springs Town Council denied a variance request for a onetime exception to the town’s short-term rental (STR) regulations.

Valentine’s Day snowstorm results in power outage

Pagosa Country received some long-awaited snowfall last week as a winter storm moved through the area in the early hours of Friday, Feb. 14, and into Saturday, Feb. 15.

Federal layoffs hit U.S. Forest Service

San Juan National Forest and Pagosa Ranger District employees were reportedly among the 3,400 Forest Service employees laid off late last week.

Training and hiring opportunities announced

There are quite a few training opportunities that have come to our community and region recently or are coming up soon. If you have thought of obtaining a new skill in some of the up-and-coming industries, there is no better time. 

Tourism board hears about community assessment

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board met Wednesday, Feb. 5, with the board hearing an update from Dave Santucci, a principal consultant of Mission2Mission Marketing. Santucci’s company …

Community Awards winner announced at Chamber Gala

A festive evening was held on Friday, Feb. 7, where residents and businesses of Pagosa Springs were honored at the annual Chamber Gala and Community Awards celebration. 

The Town of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County remain the most expensive places to live for a family of four in southwest Colorado, according to a study released Feb. 6 by the Region 9 Economic Development District.

Community Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary, announces granting for local nonprofits

Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is excited to celebrate 25 years of supporting the nonprofit community in Southwest Colorado. 

Biz Beat: Sherry Waner, First Southwest Bank

LPEA plans ‘Coffee with Chris’ events

La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) invites cooperative members to meet LPEA’s new CEO, Chris Hansen, for a series of “Coffee with Chris” events. 

December 2024 sales tax revenue up almost 11 percent

Sales tax collections in December 2024 increased by 10.64 percent compared to figures from one year prior, according to reports released Feb. 11 by Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton.

Town agrees to participate in future nonmotorized transportation plan

On Feb. 4, the Pagosa Springs Town Council authorized town staff to execute an agreement to collaborate with nonprofit organization Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) on developing a zero-emissions mobility plan for the Pagosa Springs area.

BLM, Forest Service announce 2025 grazing fees

The federal grazing fee for 2025 remains $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Chamber Gala and Community Awards set for Feb. 7

The Chamber will host its Annual Gala and Community Awards on Friday, Feb. 7, starting at 6 p.m. at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Clubhouse. 

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Workforce housing deed restrictions, challenges discussed

The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation’s (PSCDC’s) ongoing workforce housing project was a topic of conversation at multiple recent meetings, including the organization’s board of directors, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and the Pagosa Springs Town Council.

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December 2024 county unemployment rate drops slightly

Archuleta County’s unemployment rate declined two-tenths of a percentage point in December 2024 to 4.4 percent, according to a report released by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) on Jan. 27.

Chamber board appointments announced

After a month-long voting process where all Chamber members were invited to vote for three incoming candidates out of six presented to the membership, the final selection has been announced. 

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