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20 years of tradition: Mountain Chile Cha Cha to return Sept. 26

September is here, green chile season is underway, and that can only mean one thing in Pagosa Springs: the Mountain Chile Cha Cha is right around the corner. This year’s celebration of 20 …

This August, the Kids in the Mountain Garden Education Program, or KIMGE, brought children and families together for a four-week series of hands-on learning, exploration, and connection focused on …

Town lifts fire restrictions

Effective immediately on Tuesday, Sept. 15, Stage 1 fire restrictions have been lifted for the Town of Pagosa Springs. The decision to lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions was made by Town Manager David …

Archuleta County Sheriff Office rescinds Stage 1 fire restrictions

Effective immediately on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Archuleta County Sheriff's Office has officially rescinded Stage 1 fire restrictions for all unincorporated areas within Archuleta County. As a …

Chimney Rock National Monument is closed effective immediately and will reopen once flood damage has been repaired. During the evening of Sept. 14, severe thunderstorms impacted several areas of the …

  Sandbags and sand are now available for pickup at the Archuleta County Road and Bridge Department, located at 1122 U.S. 84. Due to crews responding to flood issues in the …

The National Weather Service Grand Junction Office has issued a flood watch from 1:44 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, through midnight on Sept. 18. According to the watch, flooding caused by …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are investigating two reported black bear attacks that have occurred since Friday in South Fork and Durango. Evidence suggests a black bear bit a woman …

Breakfast with Balloons to benefit Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership

In September of 2016, the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership (GGP) held its first Breakfast with Balloons, and thus began a yearly fall tradition with the exception of a two-year hiatus (2023-2024) …

Aspen House announces Color Run will return during Colorfest weekend

Aspen House is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2026 Aspen House Color Run/Walk 5K, set to take place on Sept. 19, during Pagosa Springs’ Colorfest Weekend. This …

Bird of the Week

Community invited to Peace Walk Pagosa Springs on Sept. 12

The community is invited to join Peace Walk Pagosa Springs on Friday, Sept. 12, from 8 to 9 a.m. Participants will gather at Town Park before walking along Hot Springs Boulevard to Yamaguchi …

San Juan National Forest plans fall prescribed fires

The San Juan National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals and favorable environmental conditions. Project maps and additional details can be …

State seeing increased number of human-bear incidents

While much of the state is experiencing higher-than-average human-bear incident numbers, the Archuleta County area is experiencing its normal uptick, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). …

Audubon Society to hold member photo share at September meeting

At our monthly meeting on Sept. 16, Audubon member Jeffrey Reichel will share with us encounters with birds that he has found on trips to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.   This area of …

Community invited to Peace Walk Pagosa Springs on Sept. 12

The community is invited to join Peace Walk Pagosa Springs on Friday, Sept. 12, from 8 to 9 a.m. Participants will gather at Town Park before walking along Hot Springs Boulevard to Yamaguchi …

Community invited to gather for 25th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance and Day of Service

Friday, Sept. 11, will mark the 25th solemn anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In observance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance, local community organizations …

Bird of the Week

While many gardeners hang up their trowels as August heat gives way to crisp morning air, seasoned gardeners know a quiet secret: Autumn isn’t the end of the gardening year; it is the foundation of …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares preliminary human-bear incident numbers

Given the extraordinary drought and fire year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) staff have been responding to a drastic increase in bear reports from the public. While wildlife officers work to …

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