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On Nov. 5, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance approving a contract to purchase riverfront property located at 1040 E. U.S. 160. 

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The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors continued to move forward with a potential sale of the Running Iron Ranch at its Oct. 30 meeting.

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With details about the plan to reconstruct a stretch of U.S. 160 in downtown Pagosa Springs still forthcoming, the Main Street Advisory Board is continuing to search for ways to amass support — and mitigate disruption — among businesses likely to be impacted by the project. 

The Archuleta County Board of Health (BoH) held a regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, with the bulk of the meeting spent discussing the draft Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

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Unofficial election results released

Unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election showed the majority of Archuleta County voters aligning with Republican candidates in local, state and federal races, and largely in step with voters from around the state on proposed constitutional amendments and propositions.

New 2025 law bans holding phones while driving

In a significant move to reduce distracted driving, Colorado will implement a new law beginning Jan. 1, 2025, that prohibits people from using a mobile electronic device while driving unless they use a hands-free accessory. 

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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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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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Shooting range: Noise, lead remediation discussed

Archuleta County Planning Manager Owen O’Dell provided an update on the status of having a shooting range permitted at the Keyah Grande property during a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Planning Commission on Thursday, Oct. 24.

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Tensions between the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) and the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) continue to grow over their jointly owned Running Iron Ranch.

Ballots due by 7 p.m. on Nov. 5

Election Day, Nov. 5, is just around the corner, and voted ballots for the Nov. 5 general election must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. 

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Town and county snow removal guidelines

Local officials are gearing up for winter, and to remove snow to allow for safer travel.

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Town council discusses out-of-sequence addresses

On Oct. 17, the Pagosa Springs Town Council heard an update from Development Director James Dickhoff on properties within town limits that are out of sequence with regard to their numbered addresses. 

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The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a letter of engagement with Northland Securities to provide advice on funding for capital projects, as stated in the Oct. 15 meeting agenda.

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On Oct. 17, the Pagosa Springs Town Council voted 6-1 against the idea of re-striping Hot Springs Boulevard to accommodate on-street, parallel parking. 

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County unemployment rate falls in September

Archuleta County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.1 percent in August to 3.8 percent in September, according to an Oct. 18 press release and report from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE).

Archuleta County Public Health Department to offer Women’s Wellness Clinic

The Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) will begin offering its Women’s Wellness Clinic (WWC) on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Nov. 21, by appointment only. 

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Dispatch director resigns, structural changes approved

Archuleta County Combined Dispatch Director Devin Moffat resigned from his position on Oct. 2, County Manager Jack Harper reported on Oct. 15.

Archuleta County’s Deanna Hibbert invited to present at snow and ice conferences

The Archuleta County Road and Bridge Department’s Deanna Hibbert was recently invited to speak at the American Public Works Association conference in Loveland, Colo. 

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