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WinterFest set for Jan. 16-18, will feature new Battle of the Soups

Jan. 16-18 will bring three days of fun to Pagosa Springs, including a bonfire, hot air balloons, music and snowy fun.   WinterFest 2026 is hosted by the Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of …

Lighting contest winners announced

The Pagosa Springs area has been bright with holiday cheer this season. The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 holiday …

On Dec. 16, 2025, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a liquor license renewal for Hidden Track, a speakeasy-style bar located at 251 B Pagosa St. Usually, the renewal of such a license for …

Nominations open for 2026 Community Awards

I want to take a moment to say merry Christmas from the Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.   Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your 2025 histories, and we look forward to …

On Dec. 16, the Pagosa Springs Town Council heard a report on a business survey which asked how Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT’s) U.S. 160 reconstruction project is impacting …

Voting open for 2026 Chamber board of director nominees

The Chamber member candidates for the 2026 Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are now open to voting by Chamber members.   Every year, the Chamber presents six …

County’s unemployment rate rises to 3.4 percent in September

Archuleta County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.4 percent in September, according to a Dec. 11 report from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). The county’s unemployment …

How to recognize holiday-related fraud and scams

The holiday season brings an increase in consumer spending and a corresponding role in scam activity.   The Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) shares clues to avoid falling into …

County October sales tax collections drop 16.3 percent

Sales tax collections in Archuleta County for the month of October 2025 were reported to be down 16.3 percent compared to figures from October 2024, according to data released by Archuleta County …

During its regular work session held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met with La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) CEO Chris Hansen and LPEA board …

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board met Dec. 3 to review and discuss the 2025 Visitor Sentiment Survey, as well as a report comparing visitor traffic by state within the last five years.   …

A Safe Place in Pagosa Inc. approved as Enterprise Zone contribution project

A Safe Place in Pagosa Inc., doing business as Aspen House and Aspen Services, was approved as an Enterprise Zone contribution project by the State Economic Development Commission (EDC) in November. …

Nominations open for Community Awards

As we celebrate family and friendships, now is the time to also thank the people, businesses and organizations that make our community amazing.   We are looking to name Citizen, Volunteer, …

Choose Pagosa first this holiday season and all year long

As twinkling lights begin to adorn the streets of Pagosa Springs, the Pagosa Springs Main Street Advisory Board invites you to think about the real impact of your shopping and dining choices. It …

BoCC discusses funding for main street grant program in 2026

Since June, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has awarded a total of $83,612 through its main street grant program, with that total divided among 24 local businesses. In …

LPEA’s 2026 budget approved, no rate increases included

The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors has unanimously approved the cooperative’s 2026 budget, which includes no rate increase for members.   This decision comes …

County establishes Board of Reviews and Appeals

During its regular meeting held on Tuesday, Nov. 20, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved Resolution 2025-66, repealing and reenacting Resolution 2025-19, …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Nov. 24-29 Work activity • U.S. 160: Striping operations were completed on the north side of U.S. 160 in preparation for shifting traffic to the concrete roadway sometime the …

A time to be thankful and upcoming events

By Sandy Douthey Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce   It’s hard to believe we are one week away from Thanksgiving. Where has the time gone? Even if we may feel like we are …

Archuleta County Enterprise Zone boundaries finalized

New Enterprise Zone boundaries go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, and all of Archuleta County is included.   Colorado’s Economic Development Commission approved the new boundary …

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