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Weminuche Audubon planning Aug. 20 campout

The August meeting of the Weminuche Audubon Society will be very special — it’s a campout. 

Grass seed available for sale for landowners

The San Juan Conservation District is offering local landowners the opportunity to purchase a variety of seed mixtures for different conservation uses such as erosion control, weed suppression and grazing land improvement. 

According to the Archuleta County Emergency Operations Center, the Oak Fire, which originated at 1:15 p.m. today, has grown to 52 acres. Multiple structures are involved.

The San Juan National Forest has released the following updated information regarding Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. "Based on recent wildfire activity and persistent severe fire weather conditions, …

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According to the San Juan National Forest, “Stage 2 Fire Restrictions go into effect on August 8 for the entire San Juan National Forest. This means NO CAMPFIRES anywhere. There are additional …

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors voted at a July 31 special meeting to immediately enter stage two drought under the district’s drought management plan …

Three Archuleta County properties continued to be in pre-evacuation notice as of Wednesday morning due to the Middle Mesa Fire burning in northern New Mexico. According to the Archuleta County …

Fire district wins dunk tank competition at fair

This year’s Archuleta County Fair resulted in a big splash for the Archuleta County commissioners.   Commissioners Veronica Medina, Warren Brown and John Ranson all volunteered for …

San Juan Stargazers to meet Aug. 7

On Thursday, Aug. 7, the San Juan Stargazers Astronomy Club will hold its regular monthly educational meeting. The Aug. 7 meeting will be at the regular time of 6 p.m. for the social hour and at …

West Nile virus case reported in La Plata County

  The first human case of West Nile virus in La Plata County for 2025 was reported in July to the La Plata County Public Health Department (LPCPHD). The case serves as a reminder to …

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During its joint work session held on Monday, July 28, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Pagosa Springs Town Council heard an update from members involved in the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC), as well as about the results of a recent community survey.

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is proud to announce its upcoming lecture series featuring “The Chaco Phenomenon,” a captivating three-part program that explores the rise and fall, influence and legacy of the Ancestral Puebloan Chaco Culture — and its enduring connection to Chimney Rock National Monument. The series will take place over three consecutive Fridays in August at 6 p.m. in the Community United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Each lecture will feature a distinguished expert in Southwestern archaeology and anthropology.

Audubon Rockies seeking volunteers for Four Mile Ranch programs

It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again where we start thinking about fall. For us at Audubon Rockies, that means thinking about Four Mile Ranch programs.  Known to many as “Hershey Ranch” (previously owned by the Hershey family), it’s a special place where students connect with the landscape at a place that, in some cases, their parents visited many years ago. 

On Saturday, six local families with eight kids gathered at the Pagosa Springs Community Garden to put their hands in the soil and participate in a garden art project. These families not only …

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Creation Care Pagosa to hear about ‘Fire in Our Lives’ July 24

On Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church (CUMC) on Lewis Street, Creation Care Pagosa will host Al Pfister for his presentation of a program entitled “Fire in …

Rain falls across Pagosa Country, river spikes above 100 cfs

The majority of Pagosa Country experienced some level of precipitation over the last week, with the heaviest rainfall amounts recorded on Tuesday, July 22, according to reports from the Community …

Seven NextGen projects receive grants to cultivate Colorado’s ag leadership

The Colorado Department Agriculture (CDA) has selected four organizations and three educational institutions to receive NextGen Ag Leadership Grants for projects supporting educational, training and …

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