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The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors voted to accept the resignation of Paul Hansen from the board and to initiate a search for another director at its July 25 meeting.

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At a July 23 meeting, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission started a conversation about restricting development within existing town parks and open spaces.

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At a special meeting on July 25, the Pagosa Springs Town Council clarified a previously approved motion to lease town-owned property to La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) for the purpose of installing a new LPEA substation. 

Jayslynn Perea attends Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Editor’s note: In February, The SUN reported that Pagosa Springs High School student Jayslynn Perea had been selected as a delegate for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders hosted by the …

Local growers invited to help food pantries

Calling all backyard growers, dome growers and community growers: We are thrilled to invite you to contribute fresh produce donations to support the seven local food pantries in Archuleta County. 

Fall middle school sports set to begin Aug. 5

As the new school year approaches, fall middle school sports are set to begin on Aug. 5 at 7 a.m. 

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The Pagosa Springs Town Hall will have new operating hours beginning Monday, Aug. 9, according to Town Manager David Harris.

CDOT data shows positive trends in traffic safety in 2024

Halfway through 2024, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is sharing preliminary data on the status of traffic fatalities on Colorado’s roadways. 

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At its July 25 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors discussed issues and high costs relating to outlying areas of the district’s water system.

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Real estate prices have continued to rise in Pagosa Country. According to data from the Pagosa Springs Area Association of Realtors (PSAAR), from the beginning of the year through the end of June, there have been 355 new home listings, with 154 of those being sold. 

5-year-old son of homicide victim safely located

A 5-year-old boy who had been the focus of an endangered missing alert has been safely located. At 12:30 p.m. today, the previously missing Helliono Martinez was brought to the Montezuma County …

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County manager finalists named

In a July 23 press release, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) announced that it selected Jack M. Harper II and Richard Bellis as finalists for the county manager position.

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On July 18, the Pagosa Springs Town Council voted unanimously to reject a plan to construct new parking spaces in a corner of the Town Park athletic field.

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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is legally required to include a median for the 400 block of Pagosa Street in its upcoming reconstruction project, according to Main Street Advisory Board Coordinator Kathleen McFadden.

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Town, county planning commissions hold joint meeting

The Archuleta County Planning Commission and the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission held a joint meeting on July 9, with a range of topics discussed. 

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Cleanup at 284 Piper Place ongoing

In a litigation update to the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a July 2 BoCC work session, County Attorney Todd Weaver explained that the county is progressing with cleanup at 284 Piper Place.

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The Archuleta County Board of Health (BoH) heard an update on public health contracts for the state fiscal year 2025 from Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) Director Ashley Wilson at its July 18 meeting.

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The Archuleta County Board of Health (BoH) heard and discussed a proposal for a forensic nurse examiner program at its July 18 meeting.

Colorado State Patrol: Motorcycle crash fatalities on the rise

The 100 deadliest days of summer is the well-known time between Memorial Day and Labor Day where law enforcement sees an increase in traffic crashes and fatalities. July frequently ends up being the peak month for various crash types investigated by Colorado troopers, including those involving motorcycles.

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County unemployment rate rises to 3.7 percent in June

According to a July 19 press release from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), Archuleta County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent for the month of June, up from 3.6 percent for the month of May.

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