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Town council continues metro district consideration

On April 15, the Pagosa Springs Town Council showed receptiveness to the idea of allowing metropolitan, or metro, districts within the town’s boundaries. 

On April 8, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission met for a work session to review the procedures and application processes for the proposed Pagosa West subdivision, which, if approved, would be directly across U.S. 160 from the shopping center that houses City Market. 

At an April 4 special meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors voted to approve a proposal from Distribution System Resources Ltd. to inspect and service fire hydrants in the community.

Town moving ahead on river access park

On April 1, the Pagosa Springs Town Council received an update on the riverfront property located at 1040 East U.S. 160 that it approved the purchase of in November 2024.

On April 1, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved Resolution 2025-23, approving amendments to three different sections of the Archuleta County Land Use Regulations (LUR).

Black Hills Energy announces new lower natural gas costs beginning April 1

Black Hills Energy filed the 2025 second-quarter gas cost adjustment (GCA) recently with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the change was approved on March 26. 

On March 25, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission decided to delay a final decision on a sketch major subdivision application for a development being called Pagosa West, voting to continue the matter for future consideration. 

On March 25, at a joint meeting, the Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commission (BoCC) discussed the testing of area fire hydrants.

At its March 13 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors discussed a request by Generation Housing Partners for an alteration in water and wastewater service fees for its Timberline affordable housing project and voted to create a subcommittee to study the issue further.

During its regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 18, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a purchase and sale agreement for the property located at 2901 Cornerstone Drive for the purpose of constructing a new county administration building.

Hydrant testing agreement discussed

At its March 13 board meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors discussed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Archuleta County Sheriff’s …

On March 18, the Pagosa Springs Town Council again considered bringing a town-only sales tax increase in front of the town’s voters to create a revenue stream which would pay for critical repairs and upgrades to the town’s aging wastewater system.

PAWSD hears drought plan presentation

At its March 13 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors heard a presentation on the district’s drought management plan.

A community housing needs assessment spearheaded by the Town of Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County and the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation is nearing completion, as initial results were shared at the joint town and county work session held on Feb. 25.

On March 4, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance dedicating an easement on town-owned property to La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), allowing LPEA to use five acres on the property for a new electrical substation. 

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and San Juan Water Conservancy (SJWCD) boards of directors discussed the possibility of cooperating on completing a final lease for the Weber family at the Running Iron Ranch at recent meetings.

Public presentation to describe Colorado River Compact compliance

The 2025 state of the 1922 Colorado River Compact will be explained in a public presentation by the Southwestern Water Conservation District and Wright Water Engineers on March 25. An analysis of “Risk to the Upper San Juan River” will be examined.

Fire chief offers update on hydrant issue

Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Chief Robert Bertram offered an update on the ongoing fire hydrant issue at the district’s board meeting Tuesday evening, indicating personnel could be out flowing hydrants this spring.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Housing, has awarded $1,753,000 to Ignacio, Pagosa Springs and Silverton, as part of Proposition 123 (Prop 123) initiative to support the development of affordable housing. 

On Feb. 25, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Pagosa Springs Town Council held a joint work session at which concerns and possible action steps were discussed for addressing needed maintenance on Country Center Drive.

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