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County issues flood update

CRISIS TRACK: If your property was directly impacted by the recent flooding in Archuleta County, please take a few minutes to complete the Crisis Track Survivors Portal. This online reporting tool …

The Pagosa Springs area could see nearly 3 more inches of rain  between Friday and Monday, with the bulk of that falling Sunday through Monday. The Pagosa Springs area, according to the …

Changing clocks and driving habits during daylight saving time can help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions . Wildlife and transportation experts advise Colorado drivers that wildlife is on the move, …

Portal open for property owners to report flood damage

If your property was directly impacted by the recent flooding in Archuleta County, please take a few minutes to complete the Crisis Track Survivors Portal. This online reporting tool allows …

Pagosa Springs’ water and wastewater service providers — the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) — suffered …

Pagosa Country to see another storm this weekend

With flooding in the recent past, the Pagosa Springs area faces another significant storm in its future this weekend, according to meteorologists. According to forecasts by the National Weather …

On Monday, Oct. 26, at a joint work session of the Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) gave an update on its …

‘Unprecedented’: Area experiences historic flooding, damage

The San Juan River peaked at 15.02 feet at about 5:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, becoming the second highest flooding event in recorded history for the river, short of only the 1911 flood which peaked …

Numerous road closures caused by flooding damage

Historic flooding throughout Archuleta County last week caused significant road damage and closures in the region. Roads in the Town of Pagosa Springs and in Archuleta County were affected, …

How to help following the flooding

Multiple organizations have announced ways to help the community following the flooding. Following are some of those ways to help. For additional ways to help, keep an eye on www.PagosaSUN.com. …

Flood recovery resources outlined

As recovery efforts continue following significant flooding in Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, several resources are available to help residents safely dispose of flood-damaged materials, access …

Last week’s historic flooding led to days of rescues of individuals stranded throughout the county, beginning with a dramatic helicopter rescue on Friday, Oct. 23, of a local couple. That …

Area utilities, medical facilities sustain damage

In addition to area roads, highways, water and wastewater infrastructure, last week’s flooding resulted in multiple other infrastructure issues, some of which are ongoing. Power outages …

Staff on the San Juan National Forest are working in lockstep with counties and the National Guard to access hunters and forest visitors trapped behind road washouts, landslides and high-water …

Gov. Jared Polis and state agencies are working alongside local officials, tribal partners and community organizations to help Coloradans affected by devastating flooding in Southwest Colorado. Since …

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is requesting federal emergency relief funds to repair significant flood damage to highways across Southwest Colorado as part of the Federal Highway …

Town provides flood recovery update

Recovery efforts continue in Pagosa Springs following the October 23-24 flooding. Town crews are making progress clearing debris, assessing damage, and restoring public spaces. Following are …

Public Health reminds residents to avoid floodwater and take precautions

Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) reminds residents to take precautions during and after flooding. Floodwater can contain sewage, harmful germs, chemicals and debris that can cause …

U.S. 160 Wolf Creek Pass opened to travel Tuesday afternoon

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) opened U.S. 160 between Pagosa Springs and South Fork to travel in both directions on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 3:30 p.m. Although the highway has been …

As of Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, flood incident officials reported that 29 missions have been completed, resulting in 33 people and 18 animals being evacuated. The Archuleta County Sheriff's …

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