The unofficial results of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District's (PAWSD's) May 6 election have been released, with Eugene L. Tautges, Bruce Jones Jr. and Alex Boehmer being elected to the …
The SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center Sunday service at 11 a.m. on May 11 will be “Embracing Your Divine Journey with Intuitive Mind, Body, Spirit” with Shayla Azriel. Upcoming …
By Leah Ballard Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County has received a generous donation of riverfront property on South 5th Street from Sam …
“Home is where the heart is,” they say. “There’s no place like home,” says Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” When you think of home, what do you …
For the third year in a row now, the Healthy Archuleta-sponsored Seed to Supper Gardening Education classes have begun in Pagosa Springs, being offered to those in the community wanting to learn how …
Extension Viewpoints
Milkvetch is the common name for plants in the Astralagus genus of plants, which is part of the larger Fabaceae family, or the legume family.   In an area where livestock grazing is a …

Pagosa Scene . . .Midnight in the Mountains

Scene ... extending the fun at the Midnight in the Mountains after-prom event on April 26. About 108 students extended the fun with a variety of games and activities at the event, with several taking …

Pagosa Pride Festival planned for June 21

The Pagosa Pride Planning Team announces the date of the first annual Pagosa Pride Festival, June 21; the location, Town Park; and the time, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   This second event …
Artist's Lane

The power of belief — a new era

The “American Idol” stage turned into a sanctuary and songs of faith were sung by contestants. Brandon Lake, a worship leader; CeCe Winans, a Christian entertainer; and Jelly Roll, a …

Pagosa Scene . . .Pagosa Springs High School prom

Scene ... taking part in the tradition of prom. Pagosa Springs High School students put on some of their finest attire for the annual spring event.

Missed open enrollment? You may qualify for a special enrollment period

Life happens, and sometimes important deadlines can slip by. If you found yourself missing the recent health insurance open enrollment period, the Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) …
Senior News

Celebrating Older Americans Month: flip the script on aging

Celebrated every May, Older Americans Month (OAM) is led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL).   Established in 1963, OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ …
Library News

Mark your calendars for two major events this month

May brings two very special events to your library that will be of interest to you and your family: Starting May 27 through June 6, we will be hosting the first-in-the world virtual reality …

Unitarian Universalists to hold guided meditation practice

Each Sunday a guided meditation practice is offered, beginning at 9 a.m. This Sunday also includes a dharma talk ending at 10:15 a.m. by Dan Dempster, a certified meditation teacher. This …
A Matter of Faith

Holy Communion and the early church

Q. What did the early church do on Sunday? A. Historically, every Sunday Christians came together for a very specific kind of worship. They didn’t just come together to pray or to sing …

Save the date for June Festival of the Arts

The Pagosa Springs Art Council (PSAC) is pleased to present the second annual Festival of the Arts event.   The event will once again be held at the Tennyson Sculpture Garden at 475 Lewis …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Complex work The complexity of the utility infrastructure currently under U.S. 160 necessitates continued potholing (small, drilled holes to locate utilities). This work can be slow and …

Voluntary drought restrictions in place

Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) customers are now under voluntary drought restrictions, signaling developing drought conditions in the area.

PAWSD election results to be announced

Preliminary results of Tuesday’s Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District election are expected by the close of business on Thursday, May 8.

Commissioners move toward stakeholder process for admin building

At its meeting on Tuesday, May 6, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) took two steps toward building a new administration building.

Town hires communications agency for proposed sales tax increase

On April 15, the Pagosa Springs Town Council authorized Slate Communications, a Colorado-based public relations agency, to provide communications services related to the town’s funding needs for its sewer system and related improvements.

Pagosa Springs Dance Academy

Editorial: We need to be resilient

It feels like we’ve had quite a few conversations lately about a number of different topics (construction, economy, wildfire, drought and more) that have a common thread — the need for our community to be resilient, and the need to support one another as a community.

Legacies: May 8, 2025

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of May 8, 1925 The Archuleta County Boosters Club held its first annual meeting at the court house Tuesday evening for the election of a board of …
Obituaries
Josephine Rivas
Josephine Rivas, 86, of Pagosa Springs, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2025.
Sharon Case
Sharon Case, 88, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. 
Lois Jene Zuege
Lois Jene Zuege (née Van Horn), age 94, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2025, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. Born on April 27, 1930, in Wray, Colo., Lois lived most of her long and meaningful life in Haigler, Neb., with her husband, Stan. Her life was rooted in family, hard work and the enduring spirit of her country lifestyle.
Leonard O. Rice
Leonard O. Rice, 92, a retired Minot, N.D., businessman, died peacefully at his home in Pagosa Springs, Colo., the evening of March 18, 2025, a short five months after his wife, Marian, had passed.
F. Bruce Trenk
F. Bruce Trenk, born on April 11, 1936, in Madison, Wis., passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was the cherished son of Julia and Fredrick Trenk and was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Nettie Evans Trenk, who passed away on Dec. 25, 2023.
John Orva Peck
John Orva Peck, 94, of Lubbock, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Plainview Memorial Park with Terry Groves officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.