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 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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Fire restrictions on all National Forest System lands within the San Juan National Forest are rescinded, effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.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 …
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 …
Effective immediately on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Archuleta County Sheriff's Office has officially rescinded Stage 1 fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Archuleta County.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 …
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 . …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …