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New dog park slated to open in July

Our four-legged canine friends will soon have a new place to play downtown, as the Town of Pagosa Springs recently announced its 12,500-square-foot off-leash dog park near the pickleball courts at Yamaguchi Park will be open soon. 

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Recent rains help drought situation

As for current drought conditions, as of June 20, 73.75 percent of Archuleta County is in a moderate drought stage, with the remaining 26.25 percent in an abnormally dry stage, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Join Cari Conari on Wednesday, June 26, for the June Forest Specialist Series presentation. Conari is an herb farmer and will present about responsible foraging practices and some plants to look …

Third 19th Hole Concert to take place June 20

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is sponsoring, in partnership with the Pagosa Springs Golf Club, the third of four 19th Hole Concerts this Thursday, June 20.   The …

Along with exciting concerts, livestock competitions, rodeos and annual state fair fun, the 152nd Colorado State Fair is calling all Colorado artisans, photographers, winemakers, inventors, gardeners …

St. Patrick’s labyrinth open dawn to dusk

With the hope of warmer summer weather, the beautiful outdoor labyrinth at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church is available to the public from dawn to dusk. Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 …

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The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a resolution opposing the creation of the proposed Dolores Canyons National Monument at its June 18 meeting.

The USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region recently announced its investment of more than $27.5 million in funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to support 59 individual projects across the Rocky Mountain Region in fiscal year 2024, including projects at Williams Creek Campground and Chimney Rock National Monument. 

Today, Sunday, June 16, firefighters will continue to mop up and patrol the fire line on the Snow Ranch Fire, as well as remove fire-weakened trees that may otherwise fall across roads. The fire …

The Snow Ranch Fire, located approximately 11 air miles from Pagosa Springs in the Chris Mountain area of the San Juan National Forest, is 386 acres and 29 percent contained, according to fire …

With blacklining operations completed Thursday, June 13, crews on the Snow Ranch Fire will patrol and secure the edges of the fire line on Friday, June 14, according to the U.S. Forest Service. …

How it pays to spend time in nature

Few things can be as distracting as a beautiful day. When the weather outside is welcoming, it can be hard to focus on indoor activities, including work and tasks around the house.   Though …

Tips for cleaning your grill

Millions of people across the globe have a passion for grilling. Cooking over an open flame imparts a unique flavor to a variety of foods, and that profile can be augmented with marinades, wood chips …

Second 19th Hole Concert to take place June 13

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is sponsoring, in partnership with the Pagosa Springs Golf Club, the second of four 19th Hole Concerts this Thursday, June 13.   The …

Arboles Independence Day parade, celebrations set for June 29

The TARA Historical Society at Navajo Lake will be sponsoring the annual Independence Day Parade in Arboles on June 29.   The parade will begin at 10 a.m., with the lineup starting at 9 …

According to the U.S. Forest Service, firefighters on the Snow Ranch Fire have nearly completed burnout operations.   As of late Thursday afternoon, the fire is estimated to be 45 …

According to the U.S. Forest Service, increased smoke is expected from the Snow Ranch Fire area today, Thursday, June 13, as crews initiate burnout operations. The fire is located approximately …

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The Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a motion at its regular meeting held on June 6 supporting the Town of Pagosa Springs in pursuing a scaled-down version of the proposed parking lot in the west corner of the athletic field at Town Park.

Weminuche Audubon Society to hold annual meeting June 19

This month, the Weminuche Audubon chapter will conduct its annual meeting. 

Caring for a true treasure: Groups clean up Treasure Falls for National Trails Day

Volunteers from several different groups in Pagosa Springs that enjoy using — and caring for — area trails joined together on June 8 at Treasure Falls east of town to spruce up this “treasure” of a site in celebration of National Trails Day. 

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