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Valentine’s Day snowstorm results in power outage

Pagosa Country received some long-awaited snowfall last week as a winter storm moved through the area in the early hours of Friday, Feb. 14, and into Saturday, Feb. 15.

No decision made on town’s Fourth of July celebration

By Derek Kutzer   Staff Writer On Feb. 18, the Pagosa Springs Town Council decided to wait until its next meeting to make a final decision on what kind of Fourth of July celebration it …

Three killed, others injured in recent vehicle incidents

Two were killed in a crash outside of Pagosa Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15. The crash was one of three fatal crashes investigated by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) in the state that day, and one of several over the holiday weekend.

Protest on President’s Day

The legal battle between water districts continues, with the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) filing on Jan. 31 a response and counterclaims to the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) lawsuit filed against them in December 2024 concerning the possible sale of the Running Iron Ranch.

Tourism board hears about community assessment

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board met Wednesday, Feb. 5, with the board hearing an update from Dave Santucci, a principal consultant of Mission2Mission Marketing. Santucci’s company …

According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), this morning, Feb. 18, at 9:34 a.m., the agency responded to a crash on eastbound U.S. 160 at mile post 163. The crash involved two vehicles, an …

PLPOA holds informational meeting about proposed gym

The Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association (PLPOA) offered its members a condensed summary and renewed appeals for community during an informational meeting held Feb. 5 about a proposed new …

Archuleta County crash one of seven fatal crashes over weekend

The Valentine weekend winter storm impacted hundreds of travelers across the Colorado, beginning Friday, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 16. In addition to difficult driving conditions, congested …

Friday's winter storm, which was accompanied by a power outage that at times affected 96.1 percent of La Plata Electric Association's meters in Archuleta County, closed local schools, government offices and …

Avalanche warnings in effect for busy and notoriously dangerous holiday weekend

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry travelers that the avalanche danger will rise to high (4 of 5) over the Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend, one …

Major winter storm to hit area late Thursday

A major winter storm associated with a strong atmospheric river will bring much-needed precipitation to the area late Thursday through at least Saturday evening, according to the National Weather …

Measuring up: Feb. 1 snowpack below average

I think we’ve all seen those movies where on the side of the road there are some people waving signs and hollering about how the “End is near.”  You laughed it off at the time and continued with the movie, but now you’re thinking they’re probably right. I don’t blame you. It’s a scary time to be alive. Los Angeles was on fire again, and the snow is almost nonexistent for us in Pagosa Springs. 

Community Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary, announces granting for local nonprofits

Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is excited to celebrate 25 years of supporting the nonprofit community in Southwest Colorado. 

LPEA plans ‘Coffee with Chris’ events

La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) invites cooperative members to meet LPEA’s new CEO, Chris Hansen, for a series of “Coffee with Chris” events. 

Archuleta County Democratic Club to meet Feb. 24

The Archuleta County Democratic Club will meet for lunch at Coyote Moon at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.

The Colorado Department of Transportation and contracting partner Elam Construction will begin resurfacing and culvert improvements on Feb. 17 along Colo. 151 east of Ignacio from the La …

During a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the board unanimously approved a letter of intent (LOI) with Pagosa Partners I Inc. for the purchase of a property located at 2901 Cornerstone Drive for the purpose of constructing a new county administration building.

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Tempers flare at PAWSD board meeting

Tensions erupted at the Jan. 30 meeting of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors, where a dispute over the procedure for setting agendas turned into a heated argument between board members that included accusations that staff were subverting board authority and the district manager offering his resignation.

Record high temperatures set

Pagosa Country has been experiencing an unusually dry winter, with little to no snow on the ground in most parts around town. 

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