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2024 year in review: May

• On May 2, sixth-graders in Terri Lindstrom’s Pirate Time advisory class released 75 rainbow trout fingerlings into the San Juan River.

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2024 year in review: June

• A total of 101 Archuleta School District students graduated in two ceremonies on June 1, ending their high school careers. The students earned more than $800,000 in scholarships.

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2024 year in review: March

2024 was an interesting year in Pagosa Country. There was no want for good news, bad news, controversial issues, and no lack of interesting news to keep SUN readers focused on local events, situations and personalities. The SUN is taking a look back at some of those events, selected by SUN staff writers. This week, we look back at January, February and March.

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2024 year in review: February

2024 was an interesting year in Pagosa Country. There was no want for good news, bad news, controversial issues, and no lack of interesting news to keep SUN readers focused on local events, situations and personalities. The SUN is taking a look back at some of those events, selected by SUN staff writers. This week, we look back at January, February and March.

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The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) recently responded to a pair of incidents in the area of Yellowjacket Pass, with one closing the road for hours and the other resulting in serious injury.

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County approves funding for new transfer station design

Archuleta County is planning to relocate its transfer station to a new site in Cloman Industrial Park, with the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approving $37,000 to continue the design of the new transfer station.

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2024 year in review: January

2024 was an interesting year in Pagosa Country. There was no want for good news, bad news, controversial issues, and no lack of interesting news to keep SUN readers focused on local events, situations and personalities. The SUN is taking a look back at some of those events, selected by SUN staff writers. This week, we look back at January, February and March.

Federal offices to close for national day of mourning

President Joe Biden has declared that Jan. 9 will be a national day of mourning, coinciding with the state funeral for President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Dec. 29, 2024.

Archuleta County Democratic Club to meet Jan. 13

The Archuleta County Democratic Club will meet for lunch at Coyote Moon at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13.

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PAWSD approves 2025 budget

At a Dec. 20 special meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved the district’s 2025 budget.

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On Dec. 19, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved an agreement with The Springs Resort to accommodate public parking during Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT’s) highway reconstruction project through downtown Pagosa Springs.

LPEA youth tour, scholarship applications now open

La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) is excited to announce two opportunities for students in its service area: the 2024 youth tour to Washington, D.C., for high school juniors and scholarship programs for graduating high school seniors and GED graduates. 

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Discussion of county attorney contract delayed

Archuleta County Attorney Todd Weaver was absent from the last regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting held on Dec. 17, delaying discussion regarding his contract. 

KSUT to pause Four Corners Folk Festival in 2025

KSUT Public Radio will pause the Four Corners Folk Festival in 2025, Executive Director Tami Graham announced Dec. 20. She cited a series of factors that have sprung up since the radio station …

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PAWSD files lawsuit against SJWCD, declares intent to sell ranch

Tensions between the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) over the Running Iron Ranch reached new heights last week, with PAWSD filing a lawsuit against the SJWCD and voting to declare its intention to sell the ranch.

LPEA announces arrival of new transformer for Pagosa Springs

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has announced the arrival of its new transformer to be used in its first new substation since 2008 — a critical infrastructure investment aimed at increasing reliability and strengthening the electric grid for the Pagosa Springs community. 

LPEA to host live webinar to help members save on winter energy costs

As winter temperatures settle in, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is offering a free, live webinar to help members save money on their energy bills this winter. Led by LPEA Energy …

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority donates to local nonprofits

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is proud to announce its Round Two 2024 Direct Effect Award recipients. In this round, CHFA is donating $1,476,000 to 115 nonprofits across Colorado. The average award amount is $12,835.

Don’t wait: Dec. 15 is deadline to enroll in health insurance that begins Jan. 1

Connect for Health Colorado , the state’s official health insurance marketplace, is reminding Coloradans that Dec. 15 is the deadline to enroll for health coverage that starts Jan. 1, …

Thursday, Dec. 5 , is Get Covered Colorado Day, a day of action designed to encourage as many Coloradans as possible to enroll in 2025 health coverage during Connect for Health Colorado's annual open …

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