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Archuleta County Democratic Club to meet May 12

The Archuleta County Democratic Club will meet for lunch at Coyote Moon at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12.

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is committed to protecting member privacy and ensuring transparency during its annual board of directors election. 

Hydrant exercising program underway

On April 28, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District began its fire hydrant exercising program for this year. Distribution System Resources Ltd. (DSR) from Castle Rock, Colo., will be …

U.S. 84 chip seal operations to begin next week southeast of Pagosa Springs

Beginning Monday, April 28, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will perform surface treatment on a 5-mile segment of U.S. 84 (mile points 11 to 16) approximately 12 miles southeast of …

April 19 protest

LPEA clarifies member data privacy during board election season 

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is committed to protecting member privacy and ensuring transparency during its annual board of directors election. In response to recent questions regarding how …

Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with protesters, commissioners

On Tuesday, April 22, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special meeting with Rep. Jeff Hurd at the county’s administration building, with only one matter on the posted agenda as a new business item, “Discussions With Congressman Hurd.”

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Work activity • Work continues on utility exploration. The team is focused on the water line. There is a high possibility for unexpected challenges when it comes to utilities, so the team …

Preferred candidate for county attorney position withdraws

On Tuesday, April 22, County Manager Jack Harper confirmed in an interview with The SUN that the county’s preferred candidate for the county attorney position, Martha Whitmore, had withdrawn from consideration.

CDOT addresses pedestrian safety concerns in construction zone

On April 14, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners and Pagosa Springs Town Council heard an update from the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT’s) public information team in regard to current status of the U.S. 160 reconstruction project with pedestrian safety being a top concern as of late.

Water conservancy district board hears update on lawsuits

The San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors heard an update on the litigation the district is involved in, including its lawsuit with the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD), at its April 14 meeting.

U.S. 160: Surface treatment project to begin April 30 on west side of Wolf Creek Pass

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contracting partner Elam Construction will begin a surface treatment project on April 29 along U.S. 160 east of Pagosa Springs, from Treasure …

CDOT to hold telephone town halls on statewide transportation plan

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is taking a fresh look at Colorado’s transportation investment priorities and building a plan that helps deliver those priorities for the next 10 years. 

Prescribed burns planned for Pagosa Ranger District

The San Juan National Forest’s Pagosa Ranger District is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the Turkey Springs area starting as early as April 30. The 885-acre Brockover-Devil …

LPEA implements proactive fire measures due to red flag warning

In response to a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service highlighting critical fire weather conditions and fuels, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is taking proactive steps to …

PAWSD election features five candidates, three open seats

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) will hold a mail-ballot election for three open seats on its board on May 6, with ballots set to hit mailboxes of registered electors soon.

County, town hear update on plan to test fire hydrants

The Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a joint work session on Monday, April 14, at which members of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) board provided details on PAWSD’s plan to have fire hydrants tested and serviced this summer.

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Work activity • Traffic signal timing will be adjusted as needed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) traffic unit. Flaggers continue to witness motorists running through the light at the intersection of Hot Springs Boulevard and U.S. 160 (San Juan Street) where children are crossing from Pagosa Springs Middle School. Please slow down through the work zone. 

The draft environmental assessment for the Town of Pagosa Springs’ Pagosa Gateway Project is now available through the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).

La Plata Electric Association outlines board election voting information

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) reminds its members of the 2025 Board of Directors election beginning the week of Monday, April 21.  Online voting begins at 8 a.m. on April 21. Eligible LPEA members will have several options to cast their ballots.

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