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Discussion of county attorney contract delayed

Archuleta County Attorney Todd Weaver was absent from the last regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting held on Dec. 17, delaying discussion regarding his contract. 

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BoCC approves permit for Keyah Grande shooting range

During a regular meeting held on Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for Keyah Grande to operate a commercial shooting range on its property. 

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PAWSD files lawsuit against SJWCD, declares intent to sell ranch

Tensions between the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) over the Running Iron Ranch reached new heights last week, with PAWSD filing a lawsuit against the SJWCD and voting to declare its intention to sell the ranch.

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During a work session held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) heard a presentation from Troy Bernberg, a financial director with Northland Securities, which provided a property analysis to aid in the county’s consideration of purchasing land for the construction of a new administration building.

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Colorado Supreme Court issues ruling in Archuleta County case

In a Dec. 9 opinion, the Colorado Supreme Court sided with a local attorney in a case with Archuleta County involving access to public records.

GOCO board awards $420,000 grant to town for river recreation access

On Friday, Dec. 6, the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $420,000 grant to the Town of Pagosa Springs to expand public river access along the San Juan River’s eastern gateway.

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Town approves work with Blue Room Research for tourism board analysis

During a regular meeting held on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Pagosa Springs Town Council unanimously approved a sole-source contract in the amount of $35,000 for Blue Room Research to conduct research for the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Advisory Board.

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October sales tax revenue up nearly 14 percent

October sales tax collections increased by nearly 14 percent compared to last year’s figures, according to reports released Dec. 9 by Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton.

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On Dec. 10, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission, acting in its role as the Design Review Board, approved the final major design application for the Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library. 

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PSSGID approves ordinance authorizing bonds for sewer repairs

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Pagosa Springs Town Council, acting as the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) board, approved the second reading of Ordinance 20, allowing the …

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Colorado Proposition 122, concerning access to natural psychedelic substances, was approved by state voters in November 2022 by a margin of 53.64 percent in favor and 46.36 percent of voters opposed.

Canvass board members in seven Colorado counties vote against election certification

Canvass board members in seven Colorado counties voted against certifying the 2024 general election results, citing a recent password leak from the Secretary of State’s Office as the reason.

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Water conservancy district reiterates opposition to ranch sale

The San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors reiterated and expanded upon its opposition to the potential sale of Running Iron Ranch by the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) at its Dec. 2 meeting.

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Town approves sales tax revenue distribution agreement with county

The Pagosa Springs Town Council approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Archuleta County at its Nov. 21 meeting, with the new IGA detailing how sales tax revenues will be distributed between the two entities.

Town receives Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant

The Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced this week that 25 artists and arts organizations across Colorado have been awarded Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants. 

The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3, a $849 million investment to revitalize aging water delivery systems across the West. 

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Fire protection district approves budget, readies for impact fees

The Pagosa Fire Protection District approved its 2025 budget during a regular meeting of its board of directors on Dec. 3, with the final draft reflecting increased cost-of-living allowances for fire personnel and slightly lower revenues from general property taxes.

'Tis the season

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Main Street board discusses website, greenhouse work

The Main Street Advisory Board took tentative steps toward overhauling its website and expanding its digital reach during a regular meeting on Nov. 14 in a move that anticipates significant changes coming to downtown Pagosa Springs in 2025 and beyond.

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PAWSD board approves extension for airport water project

At its Nov. 21 special meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved giving Archuleta County additional time to act on a water model provided for the extension of a main line at Stevens Field airport.

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