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In a split vote during its regular meeting on Sept. 17, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a motion to reject all bids received for 11 pieces of property being auctioned off by the county, with commissioners Warren Brown and Ronnie Maez in favor of the motion and commissioner Veronica Medina opposed.

A plane crash-landed around noon in the area of Colo. 151 and Forest Service Road 613 on Tuesday, Sept. 17. According to a press release from the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), the Archuleta County Combined Dispatch Center received a 911 call at approximately 12:03 p.m. reporting that a light aircraft had crashed.

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The Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BOE) is required to create a policy in regard to Colorado House Bill 24-1039 on nonlegal name changes. The bill was approved by Gov. Jared Polis on April 29.

‘Making the community better every day’: Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County celebrating 30 years

Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County is celebrating 30 years of building homes with workforce families in Pagosa Springs this week. 

Archuleta County Democratic Club will meet Sept. 30

What is fake news and why is it so prominent?  Philosopher Justin McBrayer, professor at Fort Lewis College, will answer these questions and explain why fake news is so rampant in today’s society at the September meeting of the Archuleta Democratic Club.

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The Upper Pine River Fire Protection District (UPRFPD) will be implementing new impact fees that will affect some residents in Archuleta County.

Rotary exchange students exploring new cultures

The Pagosa Springs Rotary Club is currently hosting Tommy Nigro, a high school junior, from Zevio, Italy, who arrived in Pagosa Springs on Aug. 21. 

From now until Oct. 18, graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming can apply for the Daniels Scholarship, which provides full cost of attendance to 19 partner colleges and universities across the four-state region.

LPEA board election results announced 

Results of the 2024 La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) election were announced at the cooperative’s annual meeting on Sept. 18. This meeting was held to not only elect and seat new …

Scholarships available for students seeking careers in mining, metal industries

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), its divisions and affiliates are once again offering scholarships to SME student members seeking a career in the mining and minerals industries. 

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The Pagosa Area Trails Coalition (PATC) went before the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) during a work session on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to make a funding request to help support its effort in clearing trails in the Pagosa Springs area.

Blood drive results in 63 people donating 73 units

Caring. Generous. Heeding the call. These words describe the 63 community members who donated 76 units of life-changing blood at our drive on Sept. 10.

LPEA seeking community input

In celebration of National Co-op Month this October, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) announced a series of focus group discussions aimed at shaping the future of the cooperative. 

A plane crash landed this afternoon at approximately 12:45 p.m. on an assignment just off of Colo. 150, according to a Southern Ute Indian Tribe press release. The press release explains …

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The Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BOE) held its first regular meeting of the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at which it further discussed the status of the district’s facilities assessment being performed by RTA Architects, based out of Colorado Springs.

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Homicide: Maez found guilty, sentenced to life

Christopher Ross Maez, 56, was found guilty of murder in the first degree with intent with a finding of domestic violence on Friday, Sept. 6, for the 2019 homicide of Millie Mestas.

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On Sept. 3, the board of the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) voted to move $500,000 from town funds to kick-start critical repairs on its sewer system, pushing off a bigger decision on financing for a larger overhaul of the system. 

Prescribed burns planned for Pagosa Ranger District

The San Juan National Forest’s Pagosa Ranger District is planning to conduct prescribed burns starting in September. 

Colorado secretary of state certifies general election ballot

On Monday, Sept. 9, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold certified the ballot for the general election.

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On Sept. 3, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a resolution appointing Shane Lucero, a local business owner, to an open at-large seat on the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board. 

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