Here's a look at upcoming events in and around Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County. Find more events on our calendar . Thursday, Nov. 12 Ruby’s Writers Guild. 9-11 a.m., Sisson Library. …
Update: Power has been restored.  Original: LPEA members are experiencing a power outage in the Pagosa Springs area affecting about 7760 meters. Crews are responding and working to restore …
Especially this year, Pagosa Springs needs to be bright with holiday cheer this season. The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are once again sponsoring a lighting …
We have only two sessions left for this season of End of Life Education. I am planning on having sessions again in the spring depending on the timing of flu, etc. season. Let me know if there is …
Pagosa Country continues to contend with challenges and damage caused by a pair of major floods that moved through the area in recent weeks, with local, regional, state and federal resources …
Roads continue to be an area of concern throughout the region following the recent flooding, with several area roads still closed and under repair. The Colorado Department of Transportation …

Local ballot issues approved by voters

With final tabulation for the Nov. 3 general election slated to be completed by Friday, Nov. 13, a trio of local ballot issues are poised to pass. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Archuleta County Clerk …

Sheriff’s Office issues Nov. 11 flooding update

Continuing Our Response: Assessing Damage and Supporting Residents Recovery efforts continued throughout Archuleta County today as teams worked to reach residents, assess damaged infrastructure, …

September sales tax collections down 6.23 percent

According to data released by Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton late last week, sales tax collections in Archuleta County for September were reported to be down 6.23 percent compared to …

Bennet, Hurd visit community

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Nov. 16-20 Work activity When the U.S. 160 Pagosa Springs Reconstruction project started two years ago, we could not have imagined the flooding events that would impact the Pagosa …

Commissioners direct staff to move forward with new gravel pits

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted unanimously during its regular meeting held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to direct county staff “to utilize various locations along County …

Commissioners sign letter of support to president for emergency federal assistance

During its regular meeting held on Nov. 10, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a letter of support addressed to President Donald Trump for the major disaster …

Multiple town parks, trail portions remain closed following flood damage

Multiple town parks remain closed after devastation caused by recent historic flooding.   During a Pagosa Springs Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting held on Nov. 5, Parks …

Pagosa Springs History Museum shares update, next steps

In the days following the flooding that greatly impacted the Pagosa Springs History Museum, a lot has happened. It is estimated that 80 percent of the collection was able to be removed from the …

Historic floods wipe out drought, more precipitation forecast

According to the most recent map published by the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) on Nov. 3, all of Archuleta County is drought-free.   The USDM also indicates that the county was drought-free …

Water conservancy approves lawsuit settlement, PAWSD to consider agreement Nov. 16

At its Nov. 6 meeting, the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors voted to enter into a settlement agreement proposed by the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD), …

Commissioners delay closing of Country Center Drive access

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) tabled its decision on a resolution to temporarily close the public access to Country Center …

County authorizes temporary building permit fee waivers for flood recovery

During a work session held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the board unanimously approved Resolution 2026-83, temporarily authorizing building permit …

Rotary welcomes exchange student from Hungary

The Pagosa Springs Rotary Club is currently hosting Aron Engelsz, high school sophomore, from Szodliget, Hungary, who arrived in Pagosa Springs at the end of August.   Szodliget is the …

El Pomar Foundation approves $155,800 for organizations in southwest region

El Pomar trustees approved $155,800 allocated to 19 nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Southwest region at the Foundation’s most recent Trustees meeting.   Through the …

Sending humanitarian aid to Arboles

Pirates bow out of playoffs with loss to Wellington

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate football team’s season came to an end last Saturday, Nov. 7, losing its second-round playoff matchup against the defending state champion Wellington Eagles. …

Looking Back: November 12, 2026

Obituaries
Wayne Justus
1952–2026 Celebrated Western artist Wayne Justus, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 4, 2026. For more than five decades, Wayne captured the spirit of the American West through …
Ben L. Lynch
Longtime Pagosa resident Ben Lynch passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 6, at Mercy Hospice in Durango, Colo. Ben was born and raised in Pagosa Springs and was very proud of his hometown and his …
John Judson Taylor
The family of John Judson Taylor would like to let the community know of his passing on Nov. 5, 2026. Obituary and celebration of life details to follow.
Alva Lee Cox
8/5/37-10/27/26 Born at home in Pagosa Springs, Colo., Lee’s heart never strayed far from that place of his origin. Named for his granddad, Alvie Patterson, and his dad, Lee Cox, he was a …
Andy Ray David Rivas
Andy Ray David Rivas was called home on Oct. 21, 2026. Andy was born on Sept. 23, 1975, to Marie Ann Valdez and Henry Carl Rivas. Andy was truly a kindred spirit and was loved by all who met …
Denise (Lihme) McCroddan
Denise (Lihme) McCroddan, age 85, of Springdale, Ark., was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 31, 2026. Born in Elgin, Ill., on June 7, 1941, Denise dedicated her life to Christ as a teenager …