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During a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the board unanimously approved a letter of intent (LOI) with Pagosa Partners I Inc. for the purchase of a property located at 2901 Cornerstone Drive for the purpose of constructing a new county administration building.

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Tempers flare at PAWSD board meeting

Tensions erupted at the Jan. 30 meeting of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors, where a dispute over the procedure for setting agendas turned into a heated argument between board members that included accusations that staff were subverting board authority and the district manager offering his resignation.

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During a work session held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Feb. 4, the BoCC discussed potential impacts of the federal funding freeze issued by President Donald Trump and the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Jan. 27.

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Fire district board approves impact fees

Citing a rapidly expanding community with increased demand for emergency response services, the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Board of Directors voted Tuesday to impose new impact fees on a …

The Archuleta County landfill located at 9179 County Road 500 will now be open on Wednesdays to receive trash. 

Special districts announce May elections

Election activity resumes this month in Archuleta County as several special districts in the area seek nominations for director seats to be filled during May elections.

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County commissioners approve strategic plan

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved its 2025-2028 strategic plan during its Jan. 21 regular meeting.

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Motion to dismiss filed in Medina ethics case

On Jan. 21, the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission (IEC) offered a procedural update on a motion it received to dismiss a complaint filed against Archuleta County Commissioner Veronica Medina.

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Workforce housing deed restrictions, challenges discussed

The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation’s (PSCDC’s) ongoing workforce housing project was a topic of conversation at multiple recent meetings, including the organization’s board of directors, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and the Pagosa Springs Town Council.

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Six spots on the Upper San Juan Health Service District (USJHSD) Board of Directors will be up for grabs in the district’s May 6 election. The board oversees Pagosa Springs Medical Center, with the district serving Archuleta County, as well as portions of Hinsdale and Mineral counties.

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The Archuleta County Combined Dispatch Board continued to look at its structural agreement at its most recent meeting, following a change in operational oversight late last year.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently announced that it has awarded a total of $89,141 to nine different law enforcement agencies across Colorado, including $13,678 to the Pagosa Springs Police Department (PSPD). 

Sheriff’s office announces Citizen’s Academy

The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) recently announced it will hold its Citizen Academy this spring. The ACSO’s mission is to protect and serve the citizens of our county through innovative hard work and community partnership. 

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Health service district board sets 2025 meeting dates

On Jan. 21, the Upper San Juan Health Service District Board of Directors, which oversees Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC), approved the district’s annual resolution outlining its meeting dates, location and posting place for 2025.

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On Jan. 21, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a resolution to revise an application for federal funding that would support the completion of the Town-to-Lakes Trail and local road network connectivity.

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WinterFest was held Jan. 17-19, featuring a community bonfire, live music, an ascension of hot air balloons and a skijoring competition.

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Following an executive session held by Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the BoCC directed staff to meet with representatives of Pagosa Partners I Inc. to further discuss the details of purchasing a property located at 2901 Cornerstone Drive for the purpose of building a new county administration building.

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Town council tables consideration of metro districts

On Jan. 21, the Pagosa Springs Town Council decided to table consideration of whether or not to allow metropolitan districts to form within town limits.

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The San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors discussed legal expenses and expressed its resolve to continue litigation with the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) over the sale of Running Iron Ranch at its Jan. 20 meeting.

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Medina named BoCC chair

Commissioner Veronica Medina will serve as chair of the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) for the second consecutive year after being unanimously nominated for the position during the board’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

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