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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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PSSGID approves ordinance authorizing bonds for sewer repairs

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Pagosa Springs Town Council, acting as the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) board, approved the second reading of Ordinance 20, allowing the …

Since 2017, the local nonprofit organization Build Pagosa has been supporting fun, meaningful educational experiences for Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) students while addressing the skilled labor shortage in Pagosa Springs and Southwest Colorado. 

Canvass board members in seven Colorado counties vote against election certification

Canvass board members in seven Colorado counties voted against certifying the 2024 general election results, citing a recent password leak from the Secretary of State’s Office as the reason.

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Town receives Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant

The Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced this week that 25 artists and arts organizations across Colorado have been awarded Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants. 

La Plata County weather app now available on all platforms

The La Plata County Weather Radar app is now available for Android devices via the Google Play store. Just search “La Plata County Weather Radar.” 

Housing needs assessment survey extended

Archuleta County, the Town of Pagosa Springs and the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC), have retained ECOnorthwest and Western Spaces to conduct a comprehensive housing needs …

Rain, snow could return for Thanksgiving

After a few more days of warm and clear conditions, more mountain snow could be on the way as Pagosa Country prepares for the Thanksgiving holiday — according to forecasts released by the National Weather Service (NWS).

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At a Nov. 7 special meeting, the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors voted to reject an offer to purchase the Running Iron Ranch, the proposed site for a future reservoir.

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September sales tax revenue up slightly from 2023

September sales tax collections increased by 0.78 percent compared to last year’s figures, according to reports released Nov. 7 by Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton.

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During a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Town of Pagosa Springs to split sales tax collections 50/50 between the town and county.

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On Nov. 5, the Pagosa Springs Town Council offered direction to town staff on how the council would like to move forward with the planned 1st Street pedestrian bridge. 

Whether caused by insomnia, a disrupted shift work schedule or even the end of daylight saving time, not getting enough sleep before driving is a dangerous idea. 

LPEA, Tri-State execute term sheet

La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc. have successfully executed a term sheet as part of the two cooperatives’ contract termination negotiations. 

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Fire district receives impact fee study result

The Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) is looking to move forward with implementing impact fees across the district.

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County considers abandoning some bridges

During a work session held by the Archuleta County Board County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the board heard from Public Works Director Mike Torres and Road and Bridge Manager Eric McRae in regard to abandoning four bridges throughout the county. 

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