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PAWSD sets fees for 2025

At its Feb. 13 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved increases in rates and other fees for 2025.

PAWSD files response to water conservancy claims

In a Feb. 21 filing, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) filed its response to the counterclaims raised by the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) as part of the ongoing lawsuit between the two districts concerning the potential sale of Running Iron Ranch.

Community development board hears housing, workforce development updates

Local interest in a workforce housing project spearheaded by the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) continues to grow, PSCDC Executive Director Emily Lashbrooke reported Feb. 12, with two homes sold and additional families working to purchase the majority of those still available.

County looks to standardize inclement weather policy

On Friday, Feb. 14. Archuleta County offices were closed due to a winter storm hitting the area that caused widespread power outages. Many businesses were also closed for the day, as was Archuleta School District (ASD).

Ethics case against Medina moving forward

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission (IEC) instructed staff to commence investigation into the complaint against Archuleta County Commissioner Veronica Medina that was filed by Ashley Springer.

Health officials see continued high levels of RSV, flu

Local health officials are continuing to see elevated levels of seasonal illnesses, and are preparing for cases of measles that could present in the community as spring break crowds arrive.

Pagosa Peak Genealogical Society to meet Saturday

The Pagosa Peak Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting this Saturday, March 1.  We will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St., in the fellowship hall. 

Digital abuse: the new frontier of teen dating violence

Teen dating violence doesn’t always leave bruises.   It can be silent, invisible and happening right on your teen’s phone.   As technology becomes intertwined with …

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor WW Clyde and Companies are scheduled to begin the U.S. 160 Pagosa Springs downtown reconstruction project on Monday, March 17, weather …

Food drive set for Saturday

Healthy Archuleta invites the community to support the Archuleta Food Pantry Network at the next food drive this Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of City Market. Please stop by …

Valentine’s Day snowstorm results in power outage

Pagosa Country received some long-awaited snowfall last week as a winter storm moved through the area in the early hours of Friday, Feb. 14, and into Saturday, Feb. 15.

No decision made on town’s Fourth of July celebration

By Derek Kutzer   Staff Writer On Feb. 18, the Pagosa Springs Town Council decided to wait until its next meeting to make a final decision on what kind of Fourth of July celebration it …

Three killed, others injured in recent vehicle incidents

Two were killed in a crash outside of Pagosa Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15. The crash was one of three fatal crashes investigated by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) in the state that day, and one of several over the holiday weekend.

Protest on President’s Day

The legal battle between water districts continues, with the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) filing on Jan. 31 a response and counterclaims to the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) lawsuit filed against them in December 2024 concerning the possible sale of the Running Iron Ranch.

Tourism board hears about community assessment

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board met Wednesday, Feb. 5, with the board hearing an update from Dave Santucci, a principal consultant of Mission2Mission Marketing. Santucci’s company …

Crash on U.S. 160 being investigated

According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), this morning, Feb. 18, at 9:34 a.m., the agency responded to a crash on eastbound U.S. 160 at mile post 163. The crash involved two vehicles, an …

PLPOA holds informational meeting about proposed gym

The Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association (PLPOA) offered its members a condensed summary and renewed appeals for community during an informational meeting held Feb. 5 about a proposed new …

Archuleta County crash one of seven fatal crashes over weekend

The Valentine weekend winter storm impacted hundreds of travelers across the Colorado, beginning Friday, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 16. In addition to difficult driving conditions, congested …

Friday's winter storm, which was accompanied by a power outage that at times affected 96.1 percent of La Plata Electric Association's meters in Archuleta County, closed local schools, government offices and …

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