Pagosa Springs Middle School is making waves in cross-country this year, with the bigger-than-normal team finding success on and off the course.
With the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) delaying the reconstruction project of U.S. 160 through downtown Pagosa Springs until the spring of 2025, the Pagosa Springs Main Street Advisory Board has been left with excess funds in its budget for 2024.
On Sept. 24, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission determined that a proposed mural project, planned for 511 San Juan St., which is home to the Bootlegger liquor store, qualifies as public art, rather than as a commercial advertising sign.
On Sept. 19, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a resolution to authorize the professional services of a financial advisor to guide the town through the difficulties of financing large capital projects, such as the town’s needed sewer system improvements.
At a regular meeting on Sept. 26, the Archuleta County Planning Commission voted unanimously to table its recommendation in regard to an outdoor shooting range development at the Keyah Grande property.
A Pagosa Springs Police Department investigation determined no crime was committed and there was no nefarious intent when a maintenance person at 449 San Juan St. accessed the counting room of the Archuleta County Election’s Office on Sept. 20.
State Board of Education member Stephen Varela, a Republican from Pueblo, announced his resignation effective Oct. 1.
Junior Johnathon Smith and freshman Tyler Dimond will represent the Pagosa Springs High School Pirates at next week’s 3A state golf tournament in Pueblo.
Seven weeks, 13 trips, 110 students and three community service projects.
The Nathan Yip Foundation announced recently that Colorado residents can help fund the dreams of teachers in their communities now through Oct. 11.
GOAL Academy High School has been honored as a Microsoft Showcase School for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting its innovative use of educational technology.
The Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) is inviting the public to attend a presentation and Q-and-A of the 60 percent designs of the Pagosa Gateway River Project on Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ross Aragon Community Center.
Commissioners from Archuleta and Mineral counties gathered formally on Sept. 25 at the Bruce Spruce Ranch outside of Pagosa Springs, sharing ideas and voicing mutual concerns during what was the first combined meeting between the two neighbors.
Exciting things are happening along the San Juan River, and the Town of Pagosa Springs would like the community to take part.
In a split vote during its regular meeting on Sept. 17, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a motion to reject all bids received for 11 pieces of property being auctioned off by the county, with commissioners Warren Brown and Ronnie Maez in favor of the motion and commissioner Veronica Medina opposed.
Schools in Archuleta County made broad improvements in standardized testing scores from a year ago, demonstrating growth across subjects but falling short of state averages, according to results released by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
On Sept. 19, the Pagosa Springs Town Council adopted new rates for the geothermal water that the town sends to The Springs Resort. The new rates are based on what the council deemed as the “fair market” values of the heat and mineral content of the water.
On Sept. 17, the Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) gathered for a joint meeting.
The Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) is inviting the public to attend a presentation and Q-and-A of the 60 percent designs of the Pagosa Gateway River Project on Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ross Aragon Community Center.
Pueblo Community College (PCC) Southwest will offer a one-week wildland fire academy in October. The academy will be held Oct. 7-11 at the PCC Southwest Mancos campus, 33057 U.S.160. It is open to anyone 18 or older. There is a limit of 20 students. The deadline to register is Oct. 4.