Week of Nov. 2-7 A message to the Pagosa Springs Community The CDOT and WW Clyde team have been in the Pagosa Springs community for almost two years now. Many of our team members relocated …
The Addams family has always been comfortable with things that make other people nervous. Graveyards, ghosts and the occasional threat of bodily harm are all part of ordinary domestic life. But in …
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church’s next edition of Sunday Night Unplugged will feature Susan Kuhns, a retired nurse practitioner and seasoned mom who has always treasured a quiet love of music. …
Library News
Through a generous grant from a private foundation, the library will be installing a 35kW solar photovoltaic panel system on the library’s original, reinforced roof and adding battery storage to …
Senior News
Halloween is a wonderful time for people of all ages to celebrate, laugh and enjoy a little spooky fun. For older adults, participating in holiday activities provides an opportunity to …
On Thursday, Oct. 29, End of Life Education will feature questions from past sessions and small-group discussions. I realize that this is no one’s favorite topic, but I cannot count the times …

 Wolf Creek Ski Area to open Saturday, Oct. 31

Wolf Creek is happy to welcome early-season skiing aficionados after the ski area saw winter weather on October 23rd and 24th from a powerful storm, which produced 20 inches of natural snowfall. As …

County issues flood update

CRISIS TRACK: If your property was directly impacted by the recent flooding in Archuleta County, please take a few minutes to complete the Crisis Track Survivors Portal. This online reporting tool …

River forecasts, expected precipitation increased with upcoming storm

The Pagosa Springs area could see nearly 3 more inches of rain  between Friday and Monday, with the bulk of that falling Sunday through Monday. The Pagosa Springs area, according to the …

Seasonal time change reminds drivers to watch for wildlife on roads, new Colorado law supports wildlife collision prevention

Changing clocks and driving habits during daylight saving time can help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions . Wildlife and transportation experts advise Colorado drivers that wildlife is on the move, …

Portal open for property owners to report flood damage

If your property was directly impacted by the recent flooding in Archuleta County, please take a few minutes to complete the Crisis Track Survivors Portal. This online reporting tool allows …

Water districts report at least $13 million in flooding damage

Pagosa Springs’ water and wastewater service providers — the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) — suffered …

CDOT gives update on downtown U.S. 160 reconstruction project following flooding

On Monday, Oct. 26, at a joint work session of the Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) gave an update on its …

Pagosa Country to see another storm this weekend

With flooding in the recent past, the Pagosa Springs area faces another significant storm in its future this weekend, according to meteorologists. According to forecasts by the National Weather …
Library News

Ruby Sisson Library going solar

Through a generous grant from a private foundation, the library will be installing a 35kW solar photovoltaic panel system on the library’s original, reinforced roof and adding battery storage to …
Senior News

Seniors invited to Halloween costume party Friday

Halloween is a wonderful time for people of all ages to celebrate, laugh and enjoy a little spooky fun. For older adults, participating in holiday activities provides an opportunity to …

What's happening in and around Pagosa Springs

Here's a look at upcoming events in and around Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County. Find more events on our calendar . Thursday, Oct. 8 Ruby’s Writers Guild. 9-11 a.m., Sisson Library. …

‘Unprecedented’: Area experiences historic flooding, damage

The San Juan River peaked at 15.02 feet at about 5:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, becoming the second highest flooding event in recorded history for the river, short of only the 1911 flood which peaked …

Numerous road closures caused by flooding damage

Historic flooding throughout Archuleta County last week caused significant road damage and closures in the region. Roads in the Town of Pagosa Springs and in Archuleta County were affected, …

Catastrophic event, outstanding response

Never before have we heard or spoken the words “catastrophic” and “widespread devastation” so many times in reference to our own community. We hope to never do it again. The last …

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: beyond October

Rise Above Violence As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, we have an opportunity to reflect on the conversations we shared throughout October and what we hope people will carry …

How to help following the flooding

Multiple organizations have announced ways to help the community following the flooding. Following are some of those ways to help. For additional ways to help, keep an eye on www.PagosaSUN.com. …

Flood recovery resources outlined

As recovery efforts continue following significant flooding in Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, several resources are available to help residents safely dispose of flood-damaged materials, access …

Dozens rescued by National Guard due to flooding

Last week’s historic flooding led to days of rescues of individuals stranded throughout the county, beginning with a dramatic helicopter rescue on Friday, Oct. 23, of a local couple. That …
Obituaries
Robert E. J. ‘Buck’ Goodyear
June 3, 1938 - Aug. 24, 2026 “A True Highway Man”   Robert “Buck” Goodyear passed away Aug. 24, 2026. Buck graduated from Durango High School in 1956 and spent two years at …
Demetrio Martinez
Demetrio Martinez passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at his home in Carracas Mesa, N.M. Born and raised in Carracas, Demetrio spent the majority of his life in Durango, …
Jean Macht Taylor
The family of Jean Macht Taylor would like to let the community know of her passing on Oct. 19, 2026. Obituary and celebration of life details to follow.
William ‘Bill’ R. McElhinney
William (Bill) R. McElhinney passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, in Dewey, Ariz., after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tara McElhinney; sons Tim …
Ronald Baker ‘Bud’ Forman
Ronald Baker “Bud” Forman, lovingly known as “Buddaddy,” age 86, of Aledo, Texas, passed away on Oct. 9, 2026. He was born on Sept. 10, 1940, in Denison, Texas, to Walter Inskip “Skip” …
Dave Richardson
On Sept. 11, Dave Richardson, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, went to be with his Heavenly Father. After struggling with dementia for three years, his mind and body are at peace. …