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Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution wins state awards

Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution The Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) received several awards from the state level of …

When Leilani Osmundson jolted awake as her teammates’ car rolled into Archuleta County in the pitch-black early morning hours, she was greeted with news that stopped her heart: They were three …

Chimney Rock National Monument to reopen Friday, Sept. 18

Chimney Rock National Monument will reopen Friday, Sept. 18, now that flood damage has been repaired. During the evening of Sept. 14, severe thunderstorms impacted several areas of the monument, …

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is giving residents more time to keep their favorite license photo. Effective immediately, eligible Coloradans can renew a driver’s license or ID card …

PAWSD receives clean 2025 audit

At a July 30 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors heard the results of the district’s clean 2025 audit, performed by Ronnie Farmer of RFarmer LLC. …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Sept. 21-26 Work activity • The 7th Street intersection: Utility work is complete at the 7th Street intersection. Crews are wrapping up mainline paving of U.S. 160, sidewalk, curb …

Pagosa Country has experienced both record-low river levels and flooding that caused closures over the last week, including the ongoing closure of Chimney Rock National Monument. The San Juan …

National Preparedness Month: Make a plan before an emergency

September is National Preparedness Month, and living in Archuleta County means being ready for conditions that can change quickly.   We are surrounded by beautiful high mountain peaks, but …

San Juan National Forest lifts fire restrictions

Fire restrictions on all National Forest System lands within the San Juan National Forest are rescinded, effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Widespread precipitation combined with cooler …

Town lifts fire restrictions

Effective immediately on Tuesday, Sept. 15, Stage 1 fire restrictions have been lifted for the Town of Pagosa Springs. The decision to lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions was made by Town Manager David …

Archuleta County Sheriff Office rescinds Stage 1 fire restrictions

Effective immediately on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Archuleta County Sheriff's Office has officially rescinded Stage 1 fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Archuleta County. As a …

Chimney Rock National Monument is closed effective immediately and will reopen once flood damage has been repaired. During the evening of Sept. 14, severe thunderstorms impacted several areas of the …

  Sandbags and sand are now available for pickup at the Archuleta County Road and Bridge Department, located at 1122 U.S. 84. Due to crews responding to flood issues in the …

The National Weather Service Grand Junction Office has issued a flood watch from 1:44 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, through midnight on Sept. 18. According to the watch, flooding caused by …

Prescribed burns planned to reduce wildfire risk

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service will conduct multiple prescribed burns this fall across Bureau of Indian Affairs- and Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in  southwest Colorado . …

25th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance and Day of Service set

Friday, Sept. 11, will mark the 25th solemn anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.   In observance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance, local community …

Governor appoints David K. Ottman to 6th Judicial District Court

Today, Gov. Jared Polis appointed David K. Ottman to the 6th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the Honorable Anthony Baca not standing for retention and is effective Jan. 13, …

LPEA invites members to Power Supply Town Hall ahead of key board decision

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will host a Power Supply Town Hall on Monday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at its Durango headquarters, offering members an opportunity to learn more about …

Two local cases of West Nile virus confirmed

Archuleta County Public Health is notifying residents that two local cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Archuleta County.   West Nile virus is most commonly spread through …

CDOT team provides update on planned projects

During a work session held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the board heard a presentation from representatives with the Colorado Department of …

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