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Commissioners choose firm for engineering, design on admin building

With a 2-1 vote on Tuesday afternoon, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) moved forward with choosing a firm for the engineering and design for a possible new county …

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a second meeting for builders and developers on Sept. 10, at which Building Official Randy Betts explained that the county is getting …

Colorado attorney general addresses community concerns at meeting

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser visited Pagosa Springs on Wednesday, Sept. 10, with a community meeting being held at Uncle’s Bar.   Weiser answered questions from the public …

Multiuse court dedication, community picnic held in Aspen Springs

The Aspen Springs Metropolitan District (ASMD) sponsored the dedication of new multiuse courts at Ute Park on Saturday, Sept. 13. About 40 people attended the community picnic to dedicate two …

League of Women Voters forming in Archuleta County

Beth Hendrix, the executive director of the Colorado League of Women Voters, visited Pagosa Springs recently. She met with a group of citizens interested in starting a League of Women Voters in …

Search for missing hunters underway in San Juan Wilderness Area

Update, 3:20 p.m. Sept. 17: The search is continuing today with multiple resources active.  The New Mexico State Police and La Plata County Search and rescue Teams, along with volunteers from as …

Prescribed burns in Turkey Springs area set for Sept. 18-19

The Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18 and 19, in the Turkey Springs area, approximately one-half mile from …

Archuleta County Democratic Club to meet Sept. 22

The Archuleta County Democratic Club will meet Monday, Sept. 22, at 11:30 a.m. at Coyote Moon.  The speaker will be Emily Lashbrooke of the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation, who will update the club on the progress of the development of affordable houses in the Trails subdivision. 

LPEA launches member satisfaction survey

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is launching its final member satisfaction study in a 10-year survey cycle, conducted in partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). 

Town announces new parking access downtown

An additional 90 parking spaces are now available to the shopping and dining public in historic downtown Pagosa Springs, thanks to a partnership between the Town of Pagosa Springs and Ronnie and …

9/11 service canceled due to inclement weather

This morning's Sept. 11 memorial service scheduled for 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park of Archuleta County has been canceled due to incelement weather.

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Sept. 15-20 Work activity Concrete paving operations continuing • Hand pouring of concrete continues from 1st Street to 3rd Street. The crew is working west to east on …

San Juan National Forest planning fall prescribed fires

The San Juan National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals.  Burning operations may take place over multiple days, but are always dependent upon multiple conditions, including personnel availability, fuel conditions, weather and approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 

New study shows Imagination Library of Colorado boosts kindergarten readiness

A new independent evaluation from the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab at the University of Denver, “Imagination Library of Colorado: Effects on Kindergarten Readiness and Skills,” finds that the Imagination Library of Colorado (ILCO) is helping prepare children for kindergarten by significantly improving early literacy skills.

El Pomar Trustees approved $41,500 allocated to six nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the southwest region at the foundation’s July Trustees meeting. 

Arrest made in Town Park restroom arson incident

At approximately 7:02 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9,  Pagosa Springs Police officers responded to a report of vandalism at the Town Park restroom facilities located at 351 Hermosa St. Upon …

The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office has rescinded Stage 1 fire restrictions within unincorporated Archuleta County effective Sept. 5. An announcement notes the move was made in collaboration …

Tres Rios Field Office recinds fire restrictions

All current fire restrictions in place have been rescinded effective Sept. 5 for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office, including Canyon of the …

Plan for up to 30-minute delays on U.S. 160 west of Bayfield Sept. 9 to 26

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Colorado Department of Transportation will perform three-week-long survey work on U.S. 160 between Elmore's Corner (mile point 91.8) and Silver Hills Road (mile point …

Fire restrictions to be lifted on San Juan National Forest effective Sept. 5

Fire restrictions on all National Forest System lands within the San Juan National Forest, including wilderness, will be rescinded effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5. Recent rains over the …

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