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Archuleta County residents are invited to attend a community meeting to learn the latest information about the flooding and what comes next. The meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the …

Flooding Incident Call Center hours to change Tuesday, Oct. 27

The Incident Call Center hours will be changing starting Tuesday, Oct. 27. The call center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please use this number, (970) 508-9928, for general questions …

Sheriff's office: Evacuate now if needed, while help is available

For all areas affected by the flood: If you need to evacuate, please do so now. If you need assistance and are contacted by ground search and rescue, or if you see a helicopter overhead, flag …

Heavy rain and flooding have damaged an Xcel Energy natural gas supply line and access roads in the area around Pagosa Springs. To support and maintain our system, we have dispatched extra crews to …

Crisis Clean-up hotline activated

The Crisis Clean-up hotline has activated for the 2026 October Colorado floods incident and can now be reached at (970) 283-7325. Crisis Cleanup has launched an incident to help coordinate the …

ASD schools will be open Monday, Oct. 26

Following the historic flooding, Archuleta County officials have advised us that conditions are safe for schools to reopen Monday. We know many families are facing difficult circumstances, and …

Supply donations welcome for those affected by flooding

Our community is coming together to support those affected by flooding, and donations of supplies are welcome. Drop-off location: Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Clubhouse, 230 Port …

Torrential rains and flooding have impacted travel across southwestern Colorado and the Four Corners region since mid-week. Colorado Department of Transportation personnel, including maintenance, …

The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado National Guard are coordinating the delivery of emergency supplies to people stranded by flooding. Please understand that this is a temporary …

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 …

Temporary flight restriction in effect through Nov. 1

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been issued for Pagosa Springs and the surrounding areas, effective from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day through Nov. 1. A TFR is a temporary rule that limits …

Archuleta County residents: We know you want to help your neighbors who may be stranded along County Road 500 and other damaged roads. Your concern for others is appreciated, but please do not …

Sheriff's office provides update on ongoing flooding

As of 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, multiple areas throughout Pagosa Springs and the surrounding region continue to be impacted by ongoing flooding. The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office, …

Per Gov. Jared Polis verbal declaration of disaster emergency, nearly 100 Colorado National Guard (CONG) members are supporting Archuleta County authorities, providing aviation and ground search and …

As our community begins recovering from recent flooding, debris disposal locations and assistance programs are available to help affected residents. Flood debris disposal • South …

  At about 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, the Town of Pagosa Springs announced the mandatory evacuation order for Hermosa and San Juan streets has been lifted. …

U.S. 160 west of Pagosa Springs reopened

US 160 west of Pagosa Springs (MP 134 to 137.5) was opened at approximately 9:40 a.m. on Saturday (10/24/26). CDOT urges motorists to drive with extreme caution as travel is limited to one-lane …

No drones: Sheriff's office issues public safety notice

The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to refrain from flying drones throughout Archuleta County, including the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest, due to …

Governor provides update on flooding in Southwest Colorado

Last night, Gov. Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency in response to flooding in La Plata, Archuleta, Montezuma, Dolores, Hinsdale, San Miguel, Ouray, San Juan, Mineral, Alamosa, and …

Following significant flooding throughout Pagosa Springs, water levels along the San Juan River are beginning to decline. The river peaked at just over 15 feet at the Pagosa Springs gauge around 5:30 …

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