Student test results show continued improvement

Schools in Archuleta County made broad improvements in standardized testing scores from a year ago, demonstrating growth across subjects but falling short of state averages, according to results released by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).

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New rates for geothermal water usage adopted

On Sept. 19, the Pagosa Springs Town Council adopted new rates for the geothermal water that the town sends to The Springs Resort. The new rates are based on what the council deemed as the “fair market” values of the heat and mineral content of the water.

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Town, county discuss capping tourism funds

On Sept. 17, the Pagosa Springs Town Council and Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) gathered for a joint meeting.

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Pirates tie twice, will host Bayfield Oct. 1

Chance Ramirez outruns an Alamosa defender with the ball during the Pirates’ match against the Mean Moose on Sept. 21.

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate soccer team played in two matches over the last week, earning a draw in each. The team now boasts a 4-1-3 record.

Bicycle accident claims life on U.S. 160

The Pagosa Springs Police Department is deeply saddened to report a fatal bicycle accident that occurred Saturday on U.S. 160 at 8 th Street. On Sept. 21 at approximately 1:44 p.m., the Pagosa …

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Commissioners deny bids for vacant land

In a split vote during its regular meeting on Sept. 17, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a motion to reject all bids received for 11 pieces of property being auctioned off by the county, with commissioners Warren Brown and Ronnie Maez in favor of the motion and commissioner Veronica Medina opposed.

Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership announces Pagosa Gateway River Project presentation

The Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) is inviting the public to attend a presentation and Q-and-A of the 60 percent designs of the Pagosa Gateway River Project on Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ross Aragon Community Center.

PCC Southwest to offer wildland fire academy

Pueblo Community College (PCC) Southwest will offer a one-week wildland fire academy in October. The academy will be held Oct. 7-11 at the PCC Southwest Mancos campus, 33057 U.S.160. It is open to anyone 18 or older. There is a limit of 20 students. The deadline to register is Oct. 4.

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PPOS exploring volunteer roles, responsibilities

Administrators at Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) sought to strike a balance between community engagement and student safety in a discussion of school volunteers during its board meeting on Sept. 18.

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Advisory committee looking at allowing local marijuana businesses to sell more product outside county limits

The Archuleta County Marijuana Update Citizens Advisory Committee held a meeting on Sept. 19 at which the committee began briefly discussing the possibility of amending the county’s marijuana ordinance to allow for licensed marijuana growers to sell more of their product outside of Archuleta County.