The Town of Pagosa Springs has issued an emergency order imposing Stage I fire restrictions within the town limit. According to the order, "... the Pagosa Springs Home Rule Charter, Section …
Today, Gov. Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency to support response efforts for the Oak Fire. The governor has also authorized use of the National Guard as needed to support the …
According to the Archuleta County Emergency Operations Center, the Oak Fire, which originated at 1:15 p.m. today, has grown to 52 acres. Multiple structures are involved.
The San Juan National Forest has released the following updated information regarding Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. "Based on recent wildfire activity and persistent severe fire weather conditions, …
Archuleta County has joined the San Juan National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) by implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions. The county’s restrictions went into effect at 12:01 …
The Town of Pagosa Springs looks to be going to the November ballot to ask the town’s voters for a 1 percent town-only sales tax to address issues with its “failing” sewer system. …
Week of Aug. 11-16 Work activity Concrete paving operations underway • Nighttime paving operations are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11, and Tuesday, Aug. 12. Some smaller paving …
Archuleta School District (ASD) is seeking candidates to run for the ASD Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election, with three positions up for election. According to a call for nominations, …
This year’s Archuleta County Fair resulted in a big splash for the Archuleta County commissioners. Commissioners Veronica Medina, Warren Brown and John Ranson all volunteered for …
During its regular meeting on Aug. 5, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved entering into a lease agreement with Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc. for temporary office space for multiple county offices.
The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed next steps for a potential lodging tax increase to be put on the ballot at its Aug. 5 work session. County Manager Jack Harper explained the reason for having the matter on the work session agenda was to get direction from the commissioners, noting there is “certainly interest” in moving forward with the ballot question and “it’s more of, actually, a question of timing.”
On July 15, the Pagosa Springs Town Council listened to an audit presentation for fiscal year 2024 given by Crimson Singleton, representing accounting and advisory services firm Hinton Burdick.
The Pagosa Springs Fire Protection District (PFPD) Board of Trustees is looking to amend the district’s bylaws concerning volunteer firefighter requirements necessary to be eligible for pension. During a regular meeting on July 1, the board unanimously approved a motion to bring back an amendment to the board’s bylaws at its next meeting in October.
According to Archuleta County Sheriff Mike Le Roux, Archuleta County will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Restrictions on burn permits took effect Monday, Aug. …
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Division of Local Government (DLG) awarded $15 million across 50 projects in Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grants from the latest application cycle, which closed in March 2025.
The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special meeting on Tuesday, July 22, at which the board approved Resolution 2025-40, approving donating and transferring 11 …
The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Pagosa Springs Town Council held a joint work session on Monday, July 28, at which an update was given on the Pagosa Springs Sanitation …
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.
On Wednesday, July 23, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held its second community listening session, providing the opportunity for members of the public to give feedback and suggestions on a potential ballot measure to increase the lodging tax in unincorporated parts of the county.
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