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High school students launch new Rotary Interact Club

A new student-led club is taking off at Pagosa Springs High School. Fourteen enthusiastic students came together this week for the very first meeting of the school’s Rotary Interact Club, a …

6th Judicial District to host free legal resource day Oct. 21

Going to court without an attorney may seem intimidating or overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be, thanks to free programs offered through the Colorado Judicial Department. Recognizing …

The U.S. 160 reconstruction project has several operations happening this week that will result in significant traffic impacts. • 2nd and 5th streets : Asphalt paving will require one-lane, …

Third hunter dies in Conejos County's South San Juan Wilderness

On Sept. 26,  at approximately 11:23 p.m., the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office received a call for help from hunters in a remote area of the South San Juan Wilderness. It was reported that …

County officials discuss public health nuisance investigation process

On Sept. 16, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed the county’s procedures for investigating potential public health nuisance complaints, and a moratorium that was …

Town council accepts new geothermal rate study

On Sept. 16, the Pagosa Springs Town Council voted to accept a new geothermal water rate study conducted by Roaring Fork Engineering.   The town had sought the new rate study “to …

PAWSD selects two finalists for district manager position

At a Sept. 15 special meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors selected two finalists for the position of district manager, which will be vacated following …

By Clayton Chaney Staff Writer Sales tax collections in Archuleta County for the month of July were reported to be up 2.3 percent compared to figures from July 2024, according to data …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 4 Work activity Concrete paving operations continuing • 2nd Street: Asphalt paving, centerline temporary paving and asphalt patching is scheduled for the …

LPEA invites members to National Co-op Month events

This October, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) invites members to connect, learn and engage with leadership and energy experts during National Co-op Month.   Many events have limited …

Rotary Club awards $45,000 over three years to local organizations

At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs proudly distributed $15,000 to three vital community organizations.   The Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library, Aspen House and Wings …

Medina to address newly formed League of Women Voters

Archuleta County Commissioner Veronica Medina will speak at the inaugural meeting of the League of Women Voters of Archuleta County.   She will address issues facing the citizens of our …

Prescribed burn planned for Sept. 25 in Turkey Springs area

  The Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is planning an additional 100 acres of prescribed fire on Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Turkey Springs area of Brockover-Devil …

The Conejos County Sheriff’s Office confirms that the two hunters reported missing on Sept. 13,  Andrew Porter, of Asheville, N.C., and Ian Stasko, of Salt Lake City, Utah, have been …

LPEA issues scam alert

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has received reports of a scam targeting our members. Please be on high alert for suspicious calls, emails, or visitors claiming to represent LPEA. Local …

Fire crews complete 400 acres at Brockover Prescribed Fire Project

Yesterday, Thursday, Sept. 18, San Juan National Forest fire crews completed 400 acres at the Brockover Prescribed Fire Project.   Crews will remain on scene throughout the day to …

Conejos County Sheriff's Office recovers two unidentified males

On Sept. 18 at approximately 11 a.m., the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office recovered two unidentified males 2 miles from the Rio De Los Pinos Trailhead following an extensive search operation. …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Sept. 22-27 Work activity Concrete paving operations continuing • Hand pouring of concrete continues from 1st Street to 3rd Street. The crew is working east from 2nd …

PAWSD board denies waivers to two affordable housing projects

At a contentious Sept. 11 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved capital investment fee (CIF) waivers for one affordable housing project and denied …

Recent rains cause flooding in areas

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