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On Edge: In the wake of furloughs, closings, suicides, a mountain town businessman searches...

January 7, 2021

By Tina Griego Colorado News Collaborative Dick Carleton came to Breckenridge from Virginia when he was 24. He had a business degree from Virginia Tech, a...

First, COVID took his friends, then it took his health

January 3, 2021

By Tina Griego Colorado News Collaborative Eddie Kemm found the pool table early in the pandemic. It was the second one he had scouted after the...

Pandemic Pivot: ‘I knew I was going to be OK’: Barb Eaklor’s story of...

December 24, 2020

By Simone Mounsamy Staff Writer Those suffering from illness during the pandemic often have to face treatment, and even recovery, alone. The full version of this story...

‘Take care of others’ Navigating the pains of the pandemic

December 24, 2020

By Randi Pierce Staff Writer “You know, initially I thought, ... we’re in a small town, this is never going to get to us,” Brian Collabolletta...

Undersheriff Derek Woodman: The ‘best job at the sheriff’s office’

December 10, 2020

By Simone Mounsamy Staff Writer Do you know the difference between the job of a police officer and a county deputy? The full version of this story...

Making the vows amidst a pandemic

December 10, 2020

By Simone Mounsamy Staff Writer Kids grow up hearing fairy tales about true love. As a result, adults have visionary plans for their wedding days. The full...

Don Volger: the many sides of the mayor

December 3, 2020

By Simone Mounsamy Staff Writer Have you met the mayor, Don Volger? Perhaps while working on the police force or while he was chief? Or maybe...

‘You need to be the person you needed’ Neagle speaks of his passion...

November 19, 2020

By Simone Mounsamy Staff Writer When he was 3 years old, he would watch “Roy Rogers,” “The Lone Ranger,” and “Green Hornet” with his grandfather. The full...

Work hard, rest later: Robin Love goes from the high seas to the...

November 12, 2020

By Chris Mannara Staff Writer From crafting culinary creations on the open sea to making her own adventures each day in Pagosa Springs, Robin Love has...

From the farm to the front lines: Stan Ellis reflects on growing up and...

November 5, 2020

By Simone Mounsamy Staff Writer Stanley Harris Ellis, son of Ross and Ruth Ellis and one of the oldest of nine brothers and sisters, grew up...

SJBPH will begin administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine starting today, Oct. 22

• Outdoors & Recreation

Williams Creek fishing

October 21, 2021

• Outdoors & Recreation

Wolf Creek Ski area open weekends

October 21, 2021

• Education

Bonus for bus drivers approved amid ‘dire’ shortage

October 21, 2021

• Top Block

SJBPH meets with county’s health investigative committee

October 21, 2021

Pagosa Life

Multiple fun, free Halloween activities planned at your library

By Carole Howard PREVIEW Columnist, and the library staff We have four fun, free Halloween-related activities for all ages between now and Halloween: • Our new storywalk...

Volunteers needed for Senior Center, Meals on Wheels

Pagosa Marines to celebrate Marine Corps birthday

There’s still time to be a part of It’s a Wonderful Life: An Old Fashioned Pagosa Christmas

Tickets on sale now for Tim Sullivan family benefit concert

Expressions for Healing Art Walk planned for Friday

COMMUNITY

Firewood permits available on the San Juan National Forest

October 22, 2021

Winter recreation arts and crafts class offered

October 22, 2021

DUST2 seeks board members, officers

October 22, 2021

Colorado Judicial Department to hold free Legal Resource Days

October 22, 2021

New local dialing procedure for customers in 970 area codes will begin Oct. 24

October 22, 2021

Town to consider revisions to Hill Top Cemetery rules and regulations

October 22, 2021

Wolf Creek starts to build snowpack for the winter

October 22, 2021

COVID-19: Local vaccine clinics planned ahead of anticipated booster announcements

October 22, 2021

Public meetings

October 22, 2021

Mt. Allison Grange Harvest Supper returning with to-go option

October 21, 2021

Coloradans who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines may now get booster doses

October 21, 2021

Volunteers needed for Senior Center, Meals on Wheels

October 21, 2021

Education

• Education

CSU scientists awarded $3.2 million to make algae a better crop

October 21, 2021

By Robin Young PREVIEW Columnist Scientists have long studied properties of algae in hopes that it could someday act as a substitute for petroleum-derived vehicle and...

Bonus for bus drivers approved amid ‘dire’ shortage

October 21, 2021

Homecoming festivities

October 15, 2021

Colleges and universities to participate in Colorado Free Application Days

October 15, 2021

Homecoming

October 14, 2021

Sports

• Sports

Pirates cap regular season with two wins, claim league title

October 22, 2021

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate boys’ soccer team played its last two regular-season games of the year last week, coming away with two...

Staying hungry: Lady Pirates look to close out home schedule with a win after losses

October 22, 2021

Pirate harriers look to pull off ‘something special’ at regional meet

October 22, 2021

Pirates notch first league win against Salida

October 22, 2021

Pirates shut out Wolverines, will wrap up regular season this weekend

October 15, 2021

Business

Town council to consider paving waiver for proposed development

October 22, 2021

At its meeting on Sept. 28, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission heard and approved a sketch major design review for a proposed downtown development...

Archuleta County

District attorney’s office requests 15 percent pay increase

October 22, 2021

Budget season is officially underway, and the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) heard multiple draft budget presentations recently. The full version of this...

Public meetings

October 22, 2021

Urban Renewal Authority discusses home rule charter amendment

October 22, 2021

Urban Renewal Authority reviews map of potential development areas

October 22, 2021

LPEA will host two virtual town hall meetings to update members on future power supply options

October 22, 2021

Social Security COLA increases, expect Part B premiums to increase

October 21, 2021

Condé Nast Traveler recognizes The Springs Resort as the No. 10 Best Resort in Colorado

October 16, 2021

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Outdoors & Recreation

Signs of life in the Riverwalk wetlands

By Josh Pike Pagosa Wetland Partners In the fall, the Riverwalk wetlands can appear barren and drab. Patches of still water, surrounded by dead brown stalks,...

DUST2 team members qualifies for state

Photo courtesy Janine Emmets Ten athletes from the DUST2 team qualified for state and will be racing in Durango this weekend. Pictured, from left to...

Trooper Tips: Is it winter driving season already?

By Master Trooper Gary Cutler Colorado State Patrol I guess it’s that time of year to make sure everyone is ready for the impending snow season....

Bird of the Week

Photo courtesy Byron Greco This week’s Bird of the Week, compliments of the Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies, is the fox sparrow. This sparrow is...

CSU scientists awarded $3.2 million to make algae a better crop

By Robin Young PREVIEW Columnist Scientists have long studied properties of algae in hopes that it could someday act as a substitute for petroleum-derived vehicle and...

Let’s redefine those bucket lists

By Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff PREVIEW Columnist What did we learn this summer and fall? We learned that people who’d been cooped up, thanks to COVID-19, flocked...