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The Archuleta School District Board of Education will discuss the two potential sites for the proposed preschool through eighth-grade school at a pair of January meetings.   In …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Jan. 1-5 Work activity • The U.S. 160 project team will return to the project Jan. 5.   • With favorable weather, a smaller team of workers will continue performing …

More record high temps set, rain and snow expected over the weekend

More record high temperatures were on Dec. 22 and Dec. 23, 2025. According to a forecast by Shawn Prochazka with Pagosa Weather posted on Dec. 24, 2025, the previous record high temperature for …

CDOT provides year-end update on U.S. 160 project

The U.S. 160 project team will return to the project Jan. 5.   With favorable weather, a smaller team of workers will continue performing utility upgrades during the winter “slowdown,” …

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved the district’s 2026 budget and set mill levies for the district at a Dec. 11, 2025, meeting. Discussion of the …

County shows support for affordable housing initiative

During a regular meeting on Dec. 16, 2025, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a letter of support for the affordable housing acquisition for SolidGround …

Expired resolution prompts update for RV living permits in county

On Dec. 18, 2025, the Archuleta County Planning Commission had a discussion on a future land use regulation (LUR) change proposal. Planning Manager Melissa Ryan explained that “we are going to …

2025 was an interesting year in Pagosa Country. There was no want for good news, bad news, controversial issues, and no lack of interesting news to keep SUN readers focused on local events, …

With the new year comes new goals, but your plans will need to change for anyone convicted of DUI this holiday season.   Last Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday, Colorado State troopers …

On Dec. 2 and 9, 2025, the Pagosa Fire Protection District Board of Directors approved a resolution approving the district’s 2026 budget, appropriating funds and certifying the district’s mill …

Water conservancy district approves 2026 budget, sets mill levy

At a Dec. 10, 2025, meeting, the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) approved its budget for 2026 and set mill levies. The board previously discussed the budget at several meetings in …

Chimney Rock National Monument designated as International Dark Sky Park

Chimney Rock National Monument has been designated an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. The monument becomes Colorado’s 19th certified International Dark Sky Park and joins …

County partners with tourism board for new micro transit app

During a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Dec. 16, the BoCC unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Pagosa Springs Area …

Medical center board hears about tax revenue, sustainability

At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Upper San Juan Health Service District Board of Directors, which oversees Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC), heard a report about PSMC’s tax revenue and …

FEMA denies assistance for flooding aftermath

On Saturday, Dec. 20, the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Colorado’s two disaster requests, including the one for the flooding that occurred in southwest Colorado in October. …

Christmas rain, snow forecast for Pagosa Country

Precipitation is still expected to move through Pagosa Country from Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 28, with forecasts predicting a rain/snow mix at lower elevations and heavier snow …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

The U.S. 160 project team will break for the holidays through Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. With favorable weather, a smaller team of workers will continue performing utility upgrades during the winter …

Archuleta County Democrats

LPEA board director candidate packets now available

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) members interested in running for a seat on the LPEA Board of Directors now have access to the 2026 Board Director Candidate Packets at lpea.coop/elections. …

Colorado expected to surpass 16,000 DUI arrests by the end of the year

As Coloradans prepare to ring in the new year, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado law enforcement are urging motorists to plan a safe and sober ride home before heading out …

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