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Archuleta County Assessor’s Office deadline extensions announced

At the Tuesday, June 17,  regular meeting of the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners, Assessor Johanna Tully-Elliot requested deadline extensions due to the closure of the 449 San …

Town wastewater system pump failure update

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) is now in stable but cautious condition due to the late Monday afternoon failure of one of the pumps at Pump Station #2. This is on …

Investigation into arson at county offices ongoing

A June 12 act of arson at the county’s offices at 449 San Juan St. left the county working to relocate those offices and meet deadlines related to property valuations and property tax payments.

On Monday, June 16, shortly after announcing that its wastewater system is experiencing critical situation, the Town of Pagosa Springs held the first of a series of listening sessions about the challenges of funding necessary repairs to its aging wastewater system, which is operated by the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID).

Peaceful protests

Fire hydrant testing complete

At the June 12 meeting of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors, District Engineer/Manager Justin Ramsey provided a final update on PAWSD’s efforts to test fire hydrants in the community.

Three spots on the Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BOE) will be up for election this November.

Town's wastewater system experiencing critical situation

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District's (PSSGID's) wastewater system is experiencing a critical situation. Pump Station #2 has failed as of this afternoon, on top of a …

The Archuleta County offices located in the 449 San Juan St. building in downtown Pagosa Springs will remain closed until further notice. The closure is due to a June 12 arson event and pending …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of June 16-21 Work activity • Crews are making progress on the water main and service lines. Everyone’s patience is appreciated in the 200 block during the water shut down. …

Active arson investigation underway

At approximately 1:19 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, the Pagosa Springs Police Department (PSPD) and Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) responded to a burglar and fire alarm at 449 San Juan St. Upon …

One fatality in June 11 ATV crash

By Randi Pierce Staff Writer One individual died following an ATV crash on a ranch on Stevens Lake Road early Wednesday morning, June 11. Archuleta County Undersheriff Robert Hill …

At the June 3 Pagosa Springs Town Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Darren Lewis informed the council that his staff had “determined that a walking parade would be the best course of action” for this year’s Fourth of July celebration at Yamaguchi Park. 

During its regular meeting on Thursday, June 5, the Archuleta County Combined Dispatch Board voted unanimously to approve resolution 2025-01, which was presented by dispatch board chair and Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) Director of Emergency Medical Services Jason Webb.

County discusses discoveries related to road maintenance

During a June 10 work session, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) heard from Road and Bridge Manager Eric McRae about road maintenance agreements and requirements in subdivisions throughout the county.

PAWSD, fire district report progress on fire flow waivers

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors heard updates from staff about progress on finalizing a fire flow waiver document with the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) and on its hydrant inspection program at a May 29 special meeting.

During its regular meeting held on Thursday, June 5, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a design for the future transfer station utilities at Cloman Park, along with an additional auxiliary building.

Archuleta County Democratic Club meeting set for June 16

The Archuleta County Democratic Club lunch on June 16 will focus on improvements to local school buildings in Pagosa Springs. 

One killed in June 11, 2025, ATV crash

One individual died following an ATV crash on a ranch on Stevens Lake Road early Wednesday morning, June 11. Archuleta County Undersheriff Robert Hill reported Wednesday morning the incident is …

“It was an emotional thing for me,” Pagosa Springs Middle School’s retiring principal, Chris Hinger, said of watching students walk out for summer break for the last time. He added, “I love the students here, and I love the community, so it was sad.”

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