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At a June 12 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved the formatting of a letter from the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) providing the …

Work activity • Crews are making progress on the water main and service lines. • The project team is working on plans to install a large waterline under U.S. 160 next week which …

6th Judicial District announces district court vacancy

The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet Aug. 4 at La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave. in Durango, to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to …

At the Tuesday, June 17,  regular meeting of the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners, Assessor Johanna Tully-Elliot requested deadline extensions due to the closure of the 449 San …

Town wastewater system pump failure update

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) is now in stable but cautious condition due to the late Monday afternoon failure of one of the pumps at Pump Station #2. This is on …

Investigation into arson at county offices ongoing

A June 12 act of arson at the county’s offices at 449 San Juan St. left the county working to relocate those offices and meet deadlines related to property valuations and property tax payments.

On Monday, June 16, shortly after announcing that its wastewater system is experiencing critical situation, the Town of Pagosa Springs held the first of a series of listening sessions about the challenges of funding necessary repairs to its aging wastewater system, which is operated by the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID).

Peaceful protests

Fire hydrant testing complete

At the June 12 meeting of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors, District Engineer/Manager Justin Ramsey provided a final update on PAWSD’s efforts to test fire hydrants in the community.

Three spots on the Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BOE) will be up for election this November.

Town's wastewater system experiencing critical situation

The Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District's (PSSGID's) wastewater system is experiencing a critical situation. Pump Station #2 has failed as of this afternoon, on top of a …

The Archuleta County offices located in the 449 San Juan St. building in downtown Pagosa Springs will remain closed until further notice. The closure is due to a June 12 arson event and pending …

Week of June 16-21 Work activity • Crews are making progress on the water main and service lines. Everyone’s patience is appreciated in the 200 block during the water shut down. …

Active arson investigation underway

At approximately 1:19 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, the Pagosa Springs Police Department (PSPD) and Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) responded to a burglar and fire alarm at 449 San Juan St. Upon …

One fatality in ATV crash

By Randi Pierce Staff Writer One individual died following an ATV crash on a ranch on Stevens Lake Road early Wednesday morning, June 11. Archuleta County Undersheriff Robert Hill …

At the June 3 Pagosa Springs Town Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Darren Lewis informed the council that his staff had “determined that a walking parade would be the best course of action” for this year’s Fourth of July celebration at Yamaguchi Park. 

During its regular meeting on Thursday, June 5, the Archuleta County Combined Dispatch Board voted unanimously to approve resolution 2025-01, which was presented by dispatch board chair and Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) Director of Emergency Medical Services Jason Webb.

During a June 10 work session, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) heard from Road and Bridge Manager Eric McRae about road maintenance agreements and requirements in subdivisions throughout the county.

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors heard updates from staff about progress on finalizing a fire flow waiver document with the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) and on its hydrant inspection program at a May 29 special meeting.

During its regular meeting held on Thursday, June 5, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a design for the future transfer station utilities at Cloman Park, along with an additional auxiliary building.

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