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A rendering shows what the planned regional workforce center will look like. Build Pagosa plans to break ground on the center in 2025.
Building the tools to grow: Build Pagosa looks to break ground on regional workforce center in 2025
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Connect for Health Colorado encourages Coloradans to sign up for health insurance on Get Covered Colorado Day Dec. 5 

Thursday, Dec. 5 , is Get Covered Colorado Day, a day of action designed to encourage as many Coloradans as possible to enroll in 2025 health coverage during Connect for Health Colorado's annual open …
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PSSGID approves ordinance authorizing bonds for sewer repairs

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Pagosa Springs Town Council, acting as the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) board, approved the second reading of Ordinance 20, allowing the …

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Town receives Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant

The Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced this week that 25 artists and arts organizations across Colorado have been awarded Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants. 

La Plata County weather app now available on all platforms

The La Plata County Weather Radar app is now available for Android devices via the Google Play store. Just search “La Plata County Weather Radar.” 

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Obituaries
 Joshua Abrell
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joshua Abrell, a father, cherished son, brother and treasured friend. Joshua left this world on May 31, 2024, unexpectedly leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, humor and selflessness.
Edith Zoe (Allen) Graham
Edith Zoe (Allen) Graham went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at her home in Pagosa Springs. She was born on March 1, 1929, in Kazan, Colo., to Melvin and Dawn Allen. She, …
Lorraine Romero Martinez
Lorraine Romero Martinez passed away on Nov. 21, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Pope John Paul II Catholic Church with rosary and eulogy on Friday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m., and funeral Mass on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m.
Charlotte Fay Miller
Aug. 23, 1928–Nov. 11, 2024 There aren’t enough words to truly capture the remarkable life of Charlotte Fay Miller, who passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 11, 2024, with her …
Elwyn Leonard Meek
Farewell to a special man. Elwyn Leonard Meek was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1930, obtained his first driver’s license on D-Day, and died a proud veteran on Veterans Day, November 11 , 2024, at his residence in Pagosa Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fanchon Brice Meek; his son, Brice Leonard Meek; parents Leonard H. Meek and Evelyn Mattie Adams Meek; his sister, Mary Frances Webster, her husband, Merle, and their son Mark.

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‘Exactly where we need to be’: Lady Pirates look to open season with strong defense

The Pagosa Springs High School Lady Pirate basketball team will look to begin its Intermountain League title defense this week as it prepares to host the annual Wolf Creek Classic and rekindle the magic that last season propelled the team to a 21-5 record and the quarterfinals of the state championships.

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Pirates to rely on experience, new talent in season opener

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate basketball team and defending Intermountain League champ will begin its 2024-2025 campaign this week at home as hosts of the Wolf Creek Classic — the team’s first tournament play since a quarterfinal finish at the state playoffs in March.

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Pirate grapplers to open season on road

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate grapplers will head to Bayfield this weekend for their first tournament of the 2024-2025 season — an opportunity coach Dan Janowsky hopes his young team uses to build confidence and lay the foundation for a season of growth.

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Pagosa Springs Middle School releases first-quarter honor roll

Pagosa Springs Middle School has released its honor roll for the first quarter.

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Pirates finish 19th at state

The Pirate Unified bowling team poses for a picture while at the state tournament for the third straight year. The team, representing Pagosa Springs High School, placed 19th at the tournament.

The Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) Pirate Unified bowling team placed 19th out of 28 teams at last week’s state tournament. The team logged a total pinfall of 442 at the tournament in …

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Commissioners, county attorney talk natural psychedelic substances, marijuana regs

Colorado Proposition 122, concerning access to natural psychedelic substances, was approved by state voters in November 2022 by a margin of 53.64 percent in favor and 46.36 percent of voters opposed.

Nominations open for 2024 Community Awards

In this season of thanksgiving, as we celebrate family and friendships, we should also take time to thank the people, businesses and organizations that make our community tick. 

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Opinion

Let’s scrap the stigma of mental illness

Even though one in five Americans is estimated to suffer from mental health illness, talk about mental health in the rural West remains muted.   I’d like to talk about it this …

Public land protectors are ready for a fight

President Donald Trump’s first term was a disaster for America’s public lands. While the prospects for his second term are even more bleak, Westerners across the political spectrum …

How to live in unity God’s way

Unity is on my mind. Jesus is in my heart.

Thanksgiving: cultivating gratitude and gaining happiness

Thanksgiving is more than a national holiday. As the names implies, thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude. Unfortunately, according to history.org, in many American households, “the …

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Things to do
Voting for Aspen House’s tree at the Festival of Trees is one way to support the organization this month.

Celebrate the holidays with Aspen House

The holiday season is in full swing, and Aspen House invites the community to join in the festivities while supporting a meaningful cause.   With several exciting activities running …

Mount Allison Grange to host free community breakfast, food drive

On Saturday, Dec. 7, Mt. Allison Grange will host a free community breakfast. This will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. and will include biscuits and gravy, ham, scrambled eggs, potatoes, juice and …

Faith

Preparing the way: Advent pilgrimage gathering set for Dec. 7

As the Christmas season approaches, so does the bombardment of shopping, holiday parties, family gatherings, travel, decorating, and all the “stuff” that social media and advertisements …

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(BPT) - Americans are evenly split on their shopping habits, shopping both big and small — 29% favor local or small businesses, while 29% prefer national retailers. Though price remains …

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