The Colorado Department of the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division closed out the 2024-2025 fiscal year with record-setting results for the Great Colorado Payback, the state’s program to return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. The division paid more than 86,000 claims totaling nearly $79.9 million, marking a 22.5 percent increase in funds returned over the previous year and capping off five years of sustained growth, operational improvements and increased transparency.
The Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library will begin its $5 million expansion project next week as it closes down from Aug. 4-9 to construct a new entrance and walkway from the west side of the building.
Save the date for the following activities at the SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center: • Aug. 2 and 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: SpiritFire moving sale and fundraiser at 77 Golden Pond Place. …
The 2025 Archuleta County Fair is underway, and you won’t want to miss this incredible event. This year, we have an exciting schedule packed with activities for everyone to enjoy. Come support our dedicated 4-H members as they proudly showcase the animals they’ve been working with all year. Marvel at Wildman Phil and his exotic animals, experience the thrill of Shred BMX and be captivated by That Hypnotist Edward Wunder.
During its joint work session held on Monday, July 28, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Pagosa Springs Town Council heard an update from members involved in the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC), as well as about the results of a recent community survey.
100 years ago Taken from SUN files of July 31, 1925 The county health officer suggests that, owing to the prevalence of considerable bowel trouble in this county at present, all drinking …
Colorado mom Erin Lee will be the featured speaker at a luncheon on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Her Supreme Court case seeks resolution of the question of whether parents or the state have the right to direct decisions regarding our birth children.
The Archuleta County Democratic Club will meet on Aug. 4 at Coyote Moon at 11:30 a.m. The topic of discussion will be the Town of Pagosa Springs’ wastewater problems.
Visitors to the 74th Archuleta County Fair July 31 through Aug. 3 are likely to see the Royalty Court, three remarkable young women selected to represent our community at this year’s fair: Queen Olivia Mazur, Princess Sophia Ellis and Junior Princess Nora Forrest.
Save the date: Wings Early Childhood Center promises a fun-filled Saturday next month with lots of end-of-summer treats and games, and more. The highlight of the day promises to be tethered hot-air …
It’s that exciting time of year again: County fair season is here. Join us for three thrilling rodeos, where you can either cheer from the sidelines or jump in and show off your skills if …
The Pagosa Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship will spend this last Sunday of July celebrating the long and varied history at what we call Action Sunday. Since the start of this year, we have …
Save the date for the following activities at the SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center: • July 24, 6 p.m.: SpiritFire Center new moon drumming and gratitude ceremony for our new location …
WHIPS, Women Helping in Pagosa Springs, will have their monthly luncheon Tuesday, July 29, at 11:30 a.m. at the Elkwood Manor Bed and Breakfast on U.S. 84. The cost is $20. We must have you …
On Saturday, six local families with eight kids gathered at the Pagosa Springs Community Garden to put their hands in the soil and participate in a garden art project. These families not only …
On Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church (CUMC) on Lewis Street, Creation Care Pagosa will host Al Pfister for his presentation of a program entitled “Fire in …
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) could see cuts in funding of more than $2.4 million next year due to multiple factors, and thousands in Archuleta County could be affected by cuts to Medicaid, …
The majority of Pagosa Country experienced some level of precipitation over the last week, with the heaviest rainfall amounts recorded on Tuesday, July 22, according to reports from the Community …
Sunny evenings, local tunes and community generosity have allowed the 19th Hole Concerts to raise $10,000 for four Archuleta County nonprofits. This year’s grant recipients include …