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Board of health hears proposal for forensic nurse examiner program

The Archuleta County Board of Health (BoH) heard and discussed a proposal for a forensic nurse examiner program at its July 18 meeting.
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Board of Health reviews state funding awards for 2025 fiscal year

The Archuleta County Board of Health (BoH) heard an update on public health contracts for the state fiscal year 2025 from Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) Director Ashley Wilson at its July 18 meeting.
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Cleanup at 284 Piper Place ongoing

In a litigation update to the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a July 2 BoCC work session, County Attorney Todd Weaver explained that the county is progressing with cleanup at 284 Piper Place.
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Town, county planning commissions hold joint meeting

The Archuleta County Planning Commission and the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission held a joint meeting on July 9, with a range of topics discussed. 
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Main Street board discusses primary topics of concern for U.S. 160 reconstruction

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is legally required to include a median for the 400 block of Pagosa Street in its upcoming reconstruction project, according to Main Street Advisory Board Coordinator Kathleen McFadden.
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Obituaries
Linda Lister Bolduc
Memorial services will be held on July 27, 2024, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. (eulogy). Mass will be at 10 a.m. Interment at Hilltop Cemetery in Pagosa Springs, Colo., …
Chrystal Snow
There will be a celebration of life for Chrystal Snow, Oct. 7, 1985-July 2, 2024, on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Pagosa Springs High School 
Rolan Caler
Rolan Caler passed away on June 26, 2024. He was born in Denver, Colo., on April 4, 1960, to Frank and Nyla Caler. He is the eldest of five siblings; below him are one brother and three sisters.
Tom Reynolds Jr.
Tom Reynolds Jr., age 99, a retired firefighter and lieutenant for the city Abilene, Texas, and a skilled log home builder, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born on Tuesday, May 5, 1925, in Anson Jones County, Texas.
Chrystal Marie Snow
Chrystal Marie Snow was born on Oct. 7, 1985, to John Reason “Reece” Snow and Janelle “Gidget” Norris.  She was loved and raised by many people throughout her childhood. The beauty of family is that you have a village of people who will step in and step up — and Chrystal had a very big family that loved her very much. 
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Opinion
We have been visiting the lives of Martha and Mary in a manner similar to that once popular television series “You Are There” with Walter Cronkite.   After a tiring walk to …
“Something will have gone out of us as a people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed …” — Wallace Stegner. The goal of the Wilderness Act, now …
Mr. Pagosa, Ron Gustafson, hung up his dancing shoes, but not before saving the last dance for Cindy. We will all meet one more time to say goodbye at a celebration of life ceremony on Sept. 7 at …
As we get older, living in the past is common. Our brains accumulate more memories as we age. Most nostalgic memories are positive and produce a rush of euphoria or happiness. When you’re …
Community

New Thought Center to meet Sunday

The Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. on July 28 will be “Experience Music and Meditation” with Shelly Sinclair, music director and filmmaker. “I live in the faith that there is a Presence and …

Alzheimer’s and extreme heat: exercise caution

By Jim Herlihy As temperatures rise, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but these conditions can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with …

Aspire’s Twilight Gala set for Aug. 9

Join us for a magical night of music, food and fundraising for Aspire on Friday, Aug. 9. Our beloved Barn Bash is getting an upgrade and is now the Twilight Gala at the fabulous Keyah Grande Guest …

Faith

End of Life Education group announces July guest speaker

The End of Life Education group will meet again on Monday, July 22. End of Life Education is the name decided on for the meetings arranged by a volunteer group of concerned community members who …

Vacation Bible School to feature half-size tabernacle model

A half-size model of the Old Testament tabernacle will be highly visible for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) at the Pagosa Springs Church of Christ.   At half-size, the …

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Education

State opens applications for up to $10,000 for aspiring educators

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) invites aspiring educators to apply for up to $10,000 in financial assistance for educator preparation program fees. 
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ColorFest event tickets now on sale

The summer is flying by, and fall is right around the corner.  That means that planning for ColorFest activities, Sept. 20-22, is in full swing. 
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Extreme heat, wildfires and weather events: Prepare for the unexpected this summer, inside and outside the home
(BPT) - Wildfires and extreme weather conditions have brought greater attention to poor air quality, and while some areas may be more affected than others, air quality and pollution are still a major …
Standout college athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
BestColleges highlights several of the standout student-athletes who qualified to compete for Team USA at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris.
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation's premier children's Christmastime charity, doesn't wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved …
The 5 most popular international summer travel destinations in 2024
Airalo compiled a ranking of the five most popular international summer travel destinations using information from Google Flights.
Give Your Grilling Game a Flavor Boost: 3 tips to make summer meals deliciously memorable
(Family Features) Make sure your grill game is on fire this summer. The right prepping, seasoning and grilling techniques can help you serve your favorite foods.
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