Here's a look at upcoming events in and around Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County. Find more events on our calendar . Thursday, Oct. 8 Ruby’s Writers Guild. 9-11 a.m., Sisson Library. …
For the last year and a half, Saturn’s rings have been edge-on from our perspective here on Earth. This ring-plane crossing happens every 13 to 15 years when Earth passes through the plane of …
Save the dates for the following activities at the SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center: • Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.: “The Importance of Higher Self Connection and How It Can Change Your …
This fall and winter, southwestern Colorado and Pagosa Springs will experience the impacts of super El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean, which will help shape precipitation, temperatures and …
On Oct. 13, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission, sitting as the town’s Design Review Board, approved a sketch major design application for major renovations at the former courthouse building at …
During a meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of Health (BoH) on Sept. 17, the board heard from Water Quality Manager Jessica Green about potential changes to the county’s regulations …

2027 tourism budget outlined

During a work session held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the board heard from Executive Director of Tourism Jennifer Green, who presented the …

U.S. 160 reconstruction information

Week of Oct. 19-24 Work activity Note: The forecast continues to call for inclement weather; all project work is weather dependent. Crews may work consistent weekends, especially when work …

School board discusses importance of defining athletic philosophy

During its regular meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Archuleta School District (ASD) Board of Education (BoE) discussed the status and efforts of the newly formed athletic advisory committee. …

Do your research and vote

Between this issue of The SUN and last week’s, we’ve printed more than 50 letters to the editor, many of which focus on aspects of the Nov. 3 election. They present a variety of opinions and …

Looking Back: October 15, 2026

Legacies: October 15, 2026

100 years ago Taken from SUN files of October 15, 1926 The stockmen of this vicinity are busy gathering their beef cattle for shipment the latter part of the month. Al Hall, who was in …

Pirates move to 5-5-1 on season

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate soccer team fell to 5-5-1 with one regular-season game left after back-to-back losses to Crested Butte and Alamosa. The Pirates defeated Bayfield at home on …

Lady Pirates set to return to action after rest period

After three straight losses, the Pagosa Springs High School Lady Pirate volleyball team has had eight days to recover ahead of matchups with Centauri and Monte Vista. The Lady Pirates last …

Mountain bike team closes regular season at Chalk Creek Stampede

The Pagosa Springs Mountain Bike Team (DUST2) had its fourth and final regular-season race in Nathrop, Colo., on Oct. 11.   The Chalk Creek Stampede having lots of sandy sections makes it …

Pirates lose close game against Aspen, prepare for homecoming match against Gunnison

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate football team came up just short against the Aspen Skiers last Friday, Oct. 9, losing by one point, with a final score of 29-28. “I felt we played well …

Pirate teams take second at league meet

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate cross-country teams competed in Durango on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Intermountain League XC Meet, and both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed second. The …

Fire district board hears 2027 draft budget

The Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Board of Directors reviewed its 2027 draft budget during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Chief Robert Bertam indicated that the district’s …

PAWSD considers Knolls requests

At its Sept. 24 meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors voted on a series of requests for information and billing changes made by the Knolls Property …

Commissioners approve letter of support for Pagosa Lakes trail project grant program

During its regular meeting held on Oct. 6, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved its consent agenda, which included a letter of support for the Pagosa Lakes …

New young driver education law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027

On Jan. 1, 2027, new minor driver education standards will go into effect across Colorado.   These new standards aim to increase the preparedness and knowledge of Colorado’s youngest …

Inaugural Headwaters Happy Hour to be held Friday

The San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership (SJHFHP) will host its inaugural Headwaters Happy Hour this Friday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. at Motel SOCO.   The event, to be held monthly, is a …

BLM announces December sale of oil and gas leases in Colorado

On Oct. 9, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Dec. 8, offering 113 oil and gas parcels totaling 126,440 acres in Colorado, including some in …

CRIA Lecture Series to focus on ‘The Dating Game: Archaeological Dating Methods’

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is pleased to present a free public lecture, “The Dating Game: Archaeological Dating Methods,” an engaging talk by Dr. John Kappelman, on Tuesday, …
Obituaries
Lynn Anthony
Lynn was a man who brought people together. He was loving, energetic, playful and full of life, with a gift for making people feel seen, valued and cared for. He loved people deeply and never seemed …
Joel T. ‘Tom’ Hall
Brig. Gen. (USAF Ret.) Joel T. “Tom” Hall lived a life of service devoted to his country and his family. He passed away quietly in Chandler, Ariz., on June 23, 2026, at the age of 90. Born …
Mary Jo Gwaltney
Mary Jo Gwaltney, born Mary Jo Bottoms, passed away on Sept. 3, 2026, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. She was born on Oct. 18, 1944, in Arkansas, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion to children …
Mary Jean (Potter) Riethmiller
Mary Jean was born in Susquehanna, Penn., on March 27, 1940, to Kenneth and Jessie Potter. She attended schools in New Milford, Penn., until her senior year before moving with family to Columbus, …
Virginia Catherine Snow
Virginia Catherine Snow (née Lowney), 66, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., passed away on Aug. 9, 2026. Born on Dec. 15, 1959, in Sacramento, Calif., Virginia made her home in Pagosa Springs, where she was …
Kennie May Persson
Kennie May Persson (née Parrott) was born May 2,1948, in Denver, Colo., and passed away in Pagosa Springs, Colo., on Aug. 22, 2026, after a brief illness with Alzheimer’s. She passed peacefully …