Taken from SUN files of
November 21, 1924
Another business change in Pagosa Springs took place Saturday when Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Shiles disposed of the furniture and fixtures of the Metropolitan hotel, which they had conducted since its opening, to Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Bostwick, who took possession the following day and are now in active management of this popular hostelry.
Every dollar kept in our town circulates for the benefit of the people of the community. A dollar that goes away from this community to purchase elsewhere goods that can be bought here weakens the resources of the community and gives other towns and cities the advantage that the purchasing power of a dollar possesses.
Benefits that citizens of Pagosa Springs enjoy in the way of good churches, good schools, good streets, and many other things that add to the comforts and pleasures of life are contributed in large measure by the merchants of Pagosa Springs.
When we spend our money outside of our own community we are supplying funds for the merchants with whom it is spent to contribute to the upbuilding of their own city to the neglect of Pagosa Springs.
Taken from SUN files of
Latest fashion conscious girl to succumb to the short hair cut is Miss Gay Gann, who did the job herself. After all, it does get tiresome sleeping every day during naptime. Mrs. Gann would appreciate any ideas on how to curl hair one inch long. Note: To all readers between the ages of one and five, this article is entitled Latest Hair-Don’t.
A pre-season glow of Christmas spirit momentarily pervaded last week’s Civic Club business meeting, as Mrs. Margaret Fowler recalled to members the beauty of the Christmas lights in Pagosa Springs last year. Mrs. Fowler headed the committee for the Christmas Home Lighting Contest instigated for the first time last year, and as chairman received many pleased comments from townspeople and out-of-town visitors. Requests have been made that the program be repeated this year.
As was done last year, cash prizes will be awarded for outstanding lighting displays. So, though it is more than a month until Christmas, Pagosans are urged to dust off that extra string of lights, and check the bulbs, prune the little pine tree in the front yard and plan now to “Light Up Pagosa” with Christmas lights and Christmas spirit.
Taken from SUN files of
November 21, 1974
The use of, and demand for, food stamps has taken a terrific jump in Archuleta County the past three months. The first two weeks of November saw more than twice as many stamps sold as were sold the entire month of November in 1973.
Part of the buildup here, according to the welfare department personnel, is due to very slow processing of unemployment compensation claims. Many workers eligible for these benefits must wait as long as eight weeks for the first check. The average time for processing these claims is six weeks.
It was also pointed out that a large proportion of the food stamp users are workers laid off when San Juan Lumber shut down, or are workers from contract construction projects. There are, too, a few that are people who are too ill, or too aged to be gainfully employed.
Use of food stamps may be an indicator of the economy in most communities and probably is here. The number of unemployed at the present time is large.
Taken from SUN files of
November 18, 1999
The most significant personnel change requested in the year 2000 budget is coming from Sheriff Tom Richards. Richards is asking for one new person as a dog catcher and three new people in the dispatch office.
Recognized by many as the nerve center of the county, the dispatch office handles radio and telephone communications among a variety of county agencies including the sheriff’s office, town police, public safety activities at Fairfield Pagosa, fire protection, emergency medical services and 9-1-1.
In addition to the law enforcement functions of the sheriff’s office, Richards oversees the jail, dispatch office and fire fighting in the county outside of the Pagosa Fire Protection District.
For 1999, the dispatch function had a budget of $186,222 and employed seven dispatchers. For the year 2000 budget, Richards is asking for $283,359. Most of the projected increase is for salaries and related expenses.
