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.
An unusually dry winter in Pagosa County, paired with wildfire disasters occurring in California recently, have many concerned about this upcoming summer with local governments, service and protection districts discussing plans and how to take steps to prepare for a potential fire event.
At its Feb. 13 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved increases in rates and other fees for 2025.
Local interest in a workforce housing project spearheaded by the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) continues to grow, PSCDC Executive Director Emily Lashbrooke reported Feb. 12, with two homes sold and additional families working to purchase the majority of those still available.
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved a purchase and sale agreement for approximately six acres of land adjacent to the county landfill, located at 9179 County Road 500, for the purpose of constructing a new storage cell at the landfill.
On Feb. 18, the Pagosa Springs Town Council denied a variance request for a onetime exception to the town’s short-term rental (STR) regulations.
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved Resolution 2025-19, establishing the Board of Reviews and Appeals (BoRA).
The legal battle between water districts continues, with the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) filing on Jan. 31 a response and counterclaims to the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) lawsuit filed against them in December 2024 concerning the possible sale of the Running Iron Ranch.
The Town of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County remain the most expensive places to live for a family of four in southwest Colorado, according to a study released Feb. 6 by the Region 9 Economic Development District.
During a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the board unanimously approved a letter of intent (LOI) with Pagosa Partners I Inc. for the purchase of a property located at 2901 Cornerstone Drive for the purpose of constructing a new county administration building.
Tensions erupted at the Jan. 30 meeting of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors, where a dispute over the procedure for setting agendas turned into a heated argument between board members that included accusations that staff were subverting board authority and the district manager offering his resignation.
Citing a rapidly expanding community with increased demand for emergency response services, the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Board of Directors voted Tuesday to impose new impact fees on a …
Election activity resumes this month in Archuleta County as several special districts in the area seek nominations for director seats to be filled during May elections.
A multigenerational group of more than two dozen parents, educators and community leaders gathered Monday evening inside Pagosa Springs Middle School (PSMS) to begin mapping a vision for the future of educational spaces in Archuleta School District (ASD).
The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation’s (PSCDC’s) ongoing workforce housing project was a topic of conversation at multiple recent meetings, including the organization’s board of directors, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and the Pagosa Springs Town Council.
On Jan. 21, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a resolution to revise an application for federal funding that would support the completion of the Town-to-Lakes Trail and local road network connectivity.
The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District suggests the following cold weather preparation tips: • Allow a steady drip of cold water to flow from faucets. • Assure the basement …
Following an executive session held by Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the BoCC directed staff to meet with representatives of Pagosa Partners I Inc. to further discuss the details of purchasing a property located at 2901 Cornerstone Drive for the purpose of building a new county administration building.
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