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PAWSD customers remain in stage one drought status

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) customers remain under stage one drought restrictions this week, and Fourmile Creek entering administration on April 27 means that levels in …

Winter weather expected in mountains this weekend

Winter weather continues to linger in Pagosa Country, with another round of mountain snow on the way this weekend. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), starting today, Thursday, …

Pavement striping taking place on highways in southwest Colorado

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), in cooperation with Road Safe Traffic, will begin the second phase of the rumble strip and pavement markings project on highways in southwest and …

A fiber cut Tuesday afternoon, April 28, left many without cell, landline and internet service for several hours. According to Eric Hittle, Archuleta County Broadband Services director, The …

Update: Shortly after 5 p.m. on April 28, the San Juan National Forest reported the three fires burning on San Juan National Forest and Southern Ute jurisdictions were nearing containment "thanks to …

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the U.S. 160 reconstruction project team is pushing the excavation, utility work and paving of the dogleg, near the corner with the former courthouse,  to …

Additional work zones on U.S. 160 west of Pagosa Springs may add travel time to commutes

Additional five- to 10-minute delays on U.S. 160 west of Pagosa Springs (mile points 126 to 137) can be expected Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. through June. For more …

Week of April 27-May 2 Work activity • Major traffic impact: On Monday, April 27, crews will begin the excavation, utility work and paving of the dogleg, near the corner with the former …

PAWSD approves updated drought plan

At an April 9 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved revisions to the district’s drought management plan. District Engineer Justin Ramsey …

La Plata Electric Association outlines safety strategies this fire season

As southwest Colorado heads into what forecasters expect to be a high-risk fire season, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is implementing a coordinated set of operational, technological and …

Local League of Women Voters chapter to hear about wildfire

Due to the historical lack of moisture this winter, local concern about wildfires is seriously heightened.   You are cordially invited to join the League of Women Voters of Archuleta at …

Letters of interest requested for opioid settlement funding

The Southwest Opioid Response District (SWORD) Council is accepting letters of interest (LOI) for its upcoming funding cycle.   Only organizations within Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, …

Gov. Jared Polis has declared April 2026 as “Dig Safely Month” in Colorado.   This annual observance highlights the critical importance of safe digging practices and marks the 40th …

Water district enters stage one drought

On April 22, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) entered stage one drought under its drought mitigation plan, imposing near restrictions on irrigation and rate multipliers for high …

At its April 9 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved an exemption from the district’s affordable housing policy requirements for five homes …

On April 9, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved allocating $55,000 from the town’s workforce housing account to support water and sewer tap fees for five homes presently under construction by …

Commissioners approve grant agreement for flood repair

During the meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, April 7, the board unanimously approved a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture …

Work activity • Major traffic impact: On Monday, April 27, crews will begin the excavation, utility work and paving of the dogleg, near the corner with the former courthouse, on U.S. 160. …

Pagosa Peak Family Dentistry’s new chapter

Pagosa Peak Family Dentistry is honored to build upon a nearly 40-year legacy of clinical excellence, a tradition passed from Dr. Thompson to Dr. Campbell, and now to Dr. Peter Roukema and his wife, Christy Roukema, RDH in February 2022.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and Black Diamond Dental of Pagosa Springs is using the opportunity to highlight the importance of screenings through the personal experience of Dr. Justin Nylund, DDS.

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