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New dog park slated to open in July

Our four-legged canine friends will soon have a new place to play downtown, as the Town of Pagosa Springs recently announced its 12,500-square-foot off-leash dog park near the pickleball courts at Yamaguchi Park will be open soon. 
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Commissioners hear update on health department

At a June 18 work session of the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), the board heard an update on public health from Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) Executive Director Ashley Wilson.
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Commissioners hear proposal for using short-term rentals to benefit domestic violence victims

At its June 18 work session, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) heard a proposal from Rise Above Violence Housing Advocate Kristen Bair about using short-term rentals (STRs) as emergency housing for those experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.

Early Childhood Council offers free college courses for early childhood educators

The Early Childhood Council of Archuleta County (ECCAC) is pleased to showcase the educators from Seeds of Learning, Wings Early Childhood Center and Pagosa Springs Elementary School who recently completed a locally held college course. 
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Lodgers’ tax up compared to 2023

At a regular meeting held by the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board on June 18, Tourism Director Jennifer Green provided a brief report on lodgers’ tax collection.
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Obituaries
Sly Lobato
Please come help celebrate the life of Sly Lobato, with the love of her life and partner Leroy Lobato, sister in Jesus, artist of Echos in Nature and smile for all!
Charles Ronald (Ron) Gustafson
Ron, age 90, passed away on June 14, 2024, (Flag Day) in Monte Vista, Colo.
Kevin Leo Laxen
Kevin Leo Laxen, age 64, of Winsted, Minn., passed away on Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2024, at The Garden of Winsted Nursing Home.
Ralph M. Valadez 
Ralph M. Valadez passed on June 4. Ralph served in the Vietnam and Korean war, he worked for a farm implement manufacturer afterward and then was self-employed for many years. Ralph lived in Pagosa Springs with his wife for the last 23 years and was an active member of the community. 
Betty Seibel
Betty Seibel, age 99, peacefully passed away on May 27, 2024. She was born in Meeker, Colo., on March 17, 1925, to Charles and Winnie Cox.
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Opinion
Imagine Westerners waking up one morning only to discover that many of their most-cherished wetlands have dried up, gone. This is not fiction during these times of determining the true value of …
When you hear the name Titanic, what comes to mind? A giant iceberg? A moonless night? An 882.5-foot luxury liner meeting a watery grave along with more than half of her passengers and crew? The …
It is not hewn from costly stones or precious marble. It is not spread with fine, pure-white linen cloths. Neither is it surrounded by alabaster statues; no crucifix is raised above it to remind me …
Westerners have begun looking at their homes differently these days. Are those trees too close? Should I move all that firewood stacked up next to the deck? Meanwhile, in California, some fire …
Faith

New Thought Center to meet Sunday

The Sunday service on June 30 at 10:30 a.m. with Julie Loar, award-winning author and astrologer, will be “Origins of the Zodiac Signs.”   “And let them be for signs and …

New Thought Center to meet Sunday

The Sunday service on June 23 at 10:30 a.m. will include live music with Shelly, meditation and group discussion.   Upcoming events June 20, 6 p.m.: Illuminations with Paulette …

Community
Sports
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New bocce ball court completed, Wi-Fi coming to town parks

At its regular meeting held on June 6, the Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board heard a report from Pagosa Springs Parks and Recreation Director Darren Lewis.

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County attorney outlines requirements for recreation district

At a May 21 joint work session of the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and the Pagosa Springs Town Council, County Attorney Todd Weaver gave a presentation on the steps necessary to form a recreation district.

Education
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Shayda Valdez receives Trista Nauman scholarship

Shayda Valdez is a 2024 Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) graduate and also the recipient of this year’s Trista Nauman Scholarship worth $5,000 toward continuing education in career and technical education programs or schooling. 
Food

Healthy Archuleta working with six interns

Here at Healthy Archuleta, we have the honor of hosting six dynamic, eager, bright, responsible and employable youth interns through the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation.   …
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Saying a final goodbye to Willie Mays, baseball’s ‘Say hey’ kid
Mays, who died on June 18, 2024, at the age of 93, was not only the greatest baseball player of the last 80 years, and quite possibly ever, but he was an enormously important figure in American sports, culture and history. …
Enjoy a Fruit-Infused Fourth of July
(Family Features) Fourth of July fun calls for favorite snacks that complement the excitement. Whether you're a pyro or prefer to leave the fiery entertainment to the experts, one thing you can take charge of is the dessert table with recipes like Apple and Berry Cream Cheese Tarts and Patriotic Apple "Donuts."
Fact or Fiction? Discover the Truth about Canine Osteoarthritis and Available Treatment Options
(BPT) - Has your dog been acting differently? Do they seem to be slowing down? What many pet owners don’t realize is that changes in behavior can also mean your four-legged friend is in pain. …
Everything You Need To Know To Host An Epic Summer Pool Party
(BPT) - Summer has arrived! If you're lucky enough to find a pool to spend the summer by, a pool party is a must. Whether you're taking advantage of the sunshine and hot weather during the day or …
Does your head ache? Discover how chiropractic care can help
(BPT) - Do you regularly experience headaches or migraines? You’re not alone. Headache disorders, including migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches, are some of the most common …
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