Taken from SUN files of
July 10, 1925
Pagosa Springs was one “dead” burg on July 4th — we know, because we spent the day here, but not as a holiday.
Sam Ruybalid and family were Pagosa visitors Monday from Pagosa Junction, where Sam conducts a pool hall. He informs us that the celebration there on the 4th was very successful, there being a good attendance and a great deal of interest in the races, sports and dances provided by the society staging the event. His brother, Genio, knocked out his opponent from Chama in the first round of their bout, while his young son, Sam Jr., won his bout nicely.
Scores from Pagosa Springs and Archuleta county attended the 4th of July celebrations given in other Basin towns, and all report enjoyable times.
The Archuleta County Boosters Club now has on hand a considerable number of the advertising folders, just off the Sun press, ready for distribution. Residents desiring to have folders mailed to prospects in other cities and states should leave the names and addresses with the secretary, Chas. F. Rumbaugh, at the Liberty theatre.
Taken from SUN files of
The 1950 Red Ryder Round-Up broke all records for attendance this year with one of the largest crowds ever present at any show here. The attendance figures at the grounds show a crowd of more than 3,000 people for the two-day show, with two-thirds of them present for the second day.
In all respects this was one of the best celebrations that this county has ever had. The parade both days, under the direction of H. Ray Macht, drew acclaim from all who saw it and was the largest in the number of floats that has been held to date. When strung out the parade was nearly a mile long and the streets were packed with spectators from all over the country. There were many fine floats and the winners could compete for prizes in any celebration.
There were many colorful highlights of the two day rodeo, with each afternoon’s performance starting with the grand entry of contestants and performers. The entry was followed each afternoon by a full program of rodeo events and races. The weather was perfect for the show, with a small shower each afternoon, just before the show, cooling the valley. Many outside people expressed complimentary opinions of the new grounds and the view from the stands.
Taken from SUN files of
July 10, 1975
Red Ryder Roundup has been here and gone. The celebration was outstanding in every way. Crowds were large, the parade was terrific, rodeos were very fine, and the weather stayed relatively nice. Out on the highways traffic was extremely heavy but only one serious accident was reported by the Colorado State Patrol
The presence of Fred Harman was missed. Mr. Harman was ill over the holidays and was unable to ride in the parade or attend the rodeos. He is one of the West’s most colorful characters and has done much to help develop and promote the Red Ryder Roundup.
One of the nice things about the Red Ryder Roundup is the number of former residents that arrive to visit and enjoy the holidays. High school graduation class reunions are held, there are many family picnics and gatherings, and many get-togethers of all kinds. It is always nice to see former local residents on the street and around town.
Taken from SUN files of
July 6, 2000
The paving of several roads in Fairfield Pagosa should be finished in two or three weeks, according to Roxann Hayes, the Archuleta County engineer.
Included among the roads scheduled for paving are Vista Boulevard, Bonanza Avenue, the west end of Park Avenue, and portions of North Pagosa Boulevard. The work is being financed from proceeds of the $6.5 million bankruptcy settlement among Fairfield Communities Inc., Archuleta County, and Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association.
Completion of all these projects will bring to an end nearly all of the work anticipated in the settlement agreement.
“There many be a few small items remaining,” Hayes said, “but this pretty well wraps up the work scheduled. When these paving projects are completed, we’ll look at how much money we’ve spent, how much money we have left, and go from there. I expect to finish all of the bankruptcy road work this summer.”
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