100 years ago
Taken from SUN files of
April 10, 1925
The board of county commissioners were in regular session Monday and Tuesday. In addition to routine affairs, the board ordered that the entire poor list of the county be revised and that no funds be paid for that purpose after May 1st until a new list has been approved by the board.
Homer McKinley and family this week moved into the Pomeroy residence on Pagosa street from the rear of the Manhattan cafe.
With the Farmington refinery in operation and the new Conoco gasoline on the local markets, Farmington and Aztec are reveling in 6-1/2 and 6¢ per gallon reduction in former prices. It is said that Pagosa motorists can expect corresponding reductions when the new product reaches this city.
The annual high school carnival given Saturday was a decided success financially was much enjoyed by the large number present. About seventy dollars was cleared and will be used in equipping the new gymnasium.
75 years ago
Taken from SUN files of
According to word received this past week by Postmaster Tommy Chambers from the postal department, a new post office building has been authorized for Pagosa Springs. The department will lease the building, which is to be constructed by Mr. Albert Petry. The building will be located just north of the telephone office and will be of fire proof construction. It will be much larger than the present quarters and will enable more local residents to obtain boxes.
Mr. Petry stated that as soon as the plans are completed the work on the building will start and it is hoped that it can be ready for occupancy early in the summer. The present location of the post office will be taken over by Mr. Melvin Hazelwood who plans an expansion of his present business facilities. Mr. Hazelwood stated that his stock would be considerably enlarged as would other facilities of the business.
At a meeting of the board of directors of the Red Ryder Round-Up held last Thursday evening, the directors announced that local bucking horses are wanted for the 4th of July celebration. They also announced that local stock will be used in all events of this year’s show.
50 years ago
Taken from SUN files of
April 10, 1975
County Commissioners were asked Monday by a delegation from the Archuleta County Builders Association to consider adopting the Uniform Building Code and a permit system for construction.
Representatives of the association also asked that licensing of contractors of various kinds be considered. Commissioners indicated that they were very interested in the proposal for a building code and not much interested in licensing contractors.
Under the proposal the uniform building code requirements would have to be met on any structure constructed in the county. A building permit would also be required, and an inspection made before occupancy. The proposal would necessitate the hiring of a building inspector. The town of Pagosa Springs already has the uniform building code and permits are required for buildings in town.
25 years ago
Taken from SUN files of
April 6, 2000
Pagosa Springs voters went to the polls on April 4 and approved a ballot proposal that would allow the town to control a portion of the sales tax revenues collected within town boundaries should the current sales tax situation change.
It was a light turnout at the polls, with 80 votes cast. The 80 voters comprise 10 percent of the registered voters living within town limits.
The sales tax measure passed by a margin of 69-11. The measure does not entail an increase above the current 7 percent sales tax levied in town but could, given certain conditions, allow the town to retain a higher percentage of the tax revenues than it now does.
Currently 3 percent sales tax goes to the state of Colorado. Revenues from the remaining 4 percent sales tax are now split evenly between the town and Archuleta County.
Of that 4 percent sales tax, 2 percent is perpetual, with the revenues split evenly between the two entities. The other 2 percent sales tax was approved by the voters of Archuleta County in 1994, with the revenues split evenly between the town and county, with provisions dealing with joint town and county service issues.
