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Governor, secretary of state announce all passwords updated on Colorado voting machines impacted by password disclosure

Today, Gov. Jared Polis and Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced that the effort to update all passwords and verify the security of affected active voting systems components in Colorado is …
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School district approves name-change policy

A new policy requiring school personnel to address students by their chosen names received unanimous approval by the Archuleta School District Board of Education after its second reading on Oct. 14.
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Suprises, priorities discussed at town budget work session

At an Oct. 24 Pagosa Springs Town Council budget work session, intended to show how the proposed 2025 budget addresses the council’s top three priorities (the sanitation district, staffing and workforce housing), Town Manager David Harris first had to explain some unexpected changes that have arisen since the council last considered the budget.

Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board receives Tourism Marketing Grant

On Oct. 30, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, announced 16 new recipients of the Tourism Marketing Grant to enhance tourism marketing initiatives across the state, including the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board. 
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Changes in county marijuana ordinance could give owners more flexibility in distributing product

The Archuleta County Marijuana Update Citizens Advisory Committee recently picked up its discussion on possibly changing the county’s marijuana ordinance in regard to how much flower product sold in retail stores is required to be grown in the county.
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Obituaries
Harold Kornhaber
We are devastated to announce that after an extended struggle with his health, Harold Kornhaber passed away on Sept. 26 at the age of 78.
James “Jim” Curvey
James “Jim” Curvey, former resident of Pagosa Springs, passed away at the age of 73. The youngest son of Robert and Helen Curvey, Jim was born on July 13, 1952. While much of his life was …
Ettore Alosio Jr.
Ettore was born in Union City, N.J., on Jan. 17, 1932, to Ettore Alosio Sr. and Clara (nee Barsocchi). He was the second generation to be born in the USA, after his grandparents came over from Italy …
Douglas Neal Sharp
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Neal Sharp. He passed away on Oct. 2, 2024, at the age of 79. Doug was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer on July 16. It gave …
Juanita Virginia Potter
Juanita Virginia Potter, a gentle, loving, beautiful lady, passed away on Oct. 15, 2024, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. She was born July 6, 1946 in Victoria, Texas, and was very proud to be a Texan. …
Sports

Pirates bow out of playoffs in Aurora

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate soccer team fell narrowly, by a score of 1-0, in its first-round playoff match against the West Aurora College Prep Academy Spartans on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in …

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Pirate’s hand Montezuma-Cortez first league loss of the season

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate football team shook up the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers in their matchup on Friday, Oct. 25. 

Pirates earn No. 20 seed in soccer playoffs

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate soccer team will advance to this week's playoffs as the No. 20 team in 3A soccer. Final seeding data and brackets were released by the Colorado High School …

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Opinion
I enjoy spotlighting different members of our community who make a difference in our little mountain town.   Many know Gregg Heid from the Pagosa Springs Photography Club, Aspire Group, …
Subway sandwiches are delicious. They taste good and are good for you. Not to mention, you, the buyer gets to choose what type of bread, meat, cheese and extras to put on your sandwich. Think …
It was the summer of 2015 when the Animas River in southern Colorado turned such a garish orange-gold that it made national news. The metallic color came from the Gold King Mine, near the town …
I was driving on Montana’s Highway 89 just as fall began showing up at one of my favorite spots for walking, a turn onto a two-lane country road. If you don’t know busy Highway 89, it …
Faith

SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center announces upcoming events

Spiritual topics are discussed every Tuesday at the SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center.   Upcoming events Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m.: Illuminations on “Environmental Factors that are …

Unitarian Universalists to continue ‘What Our World Needs Now: Universalism in a Polarized Age’ series

This Sunday, Nov. 3, beginning at 10:30 a.m., the Pagosa Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship will share the sermon entitled “The Woke and the Waking” by the Rev. Gretchen Haley, senior …

Government
Education

Rotary grants teacher wishes through mini grant program

Pagosa Springs High School was among the schools with teachers who were awarded Rotary teacher mini grants. Pictured are Melanie Garrett, Assistant Principal Chanatelle Jordan, Ronnie Doctor, Garrett Fong, Kelly Lewis, Krisha Doocy, Leo Baughman, CiCi Stuart and Principal Sean O’Donnell.
If you were offered $400 to enhance your students’ learning opportunities, how would you use it?   The Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs posed that question to preschool through high …
Food

Mt. Allison Grange announces Harvest Supper

The Harvest Supper is back this year in its full glory, set for Nov. 2 from 5 until 6:30 pm.   We will have a complete, reasonably priced family menu, unlike anything that you will see in a …
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Survey unveils surge in entrepreneurial optimism among young Americans
(BPT) - A fresh wave of innovation and optimism is reshaping the American economy, as revealed by a new survey commissioned by Herbalife and conducted by Talker Research. The 2024 Entrepreneurial …
How older adults can best prepare for surgery
(BPT) - By Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Executive Director & CEO, American College of SurgeonsFor people of all ages, the mere thought of surgery can spur anxious thoughts and concerns: How …
Counting down the top 10 most popular NFL teams
Way.com ranks the most popular NFL teams based on social media following to determine the most popular team in the nation today.
Can you mount a TV above a fireplace? Yes, and here's how to do it right
(BPT) - If you have a living room or family room with limited wall space, you may be challenged to find the best place for your TV. Fortunately, mounting a TV above a fireplace is not only a popular …
Are you recycling like it's 1999?
(BPT) - If you recycle at home or the office, that's great! Mother Nature thanks you. But, when was the last time you thought about how and what you're tossing into your bins? If you're recycling …
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