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Justice facility ceremony

October 28, 2021

SUN photos/Randi Pierce In a Saturday ceremony, local officials and Freemasons of the Pagosa Lodge and Grand Lodge of Colorado presented, inspected and laid a...

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...

One in custody following Sunday stabbing death

October 4, 2021

Staff report An Archuleta County man has been arrested for second-degree murder following a Sunday incident. According to a press release from Archuleta County Undersheriff Derek...

The following meetings are subject to change. Tuesday, Sept. 28 Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners work session. 8:30 a.m. Archuleta County administration building, commissioners’ meeting...

Rose Mountain Townhome opening behind schedule

September 23, 2021

In the next few weeks, folks will be moving into the new Rose Mountain Townhome affordable housing project being built in downtown Pagosa Springs. The...

County attorney appointed as interim administrator

September 23, 2021

Archuleta County now has a new interim county administrator. The full version of this story is available in the print edition and e-edition of the...

County supports U.S. Forest Service acquisition of V Rock property

September 17, 2021

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a letter of support to be sent to the U.S. Forest Service supporting funding for...

BoCC approves $280,000 from COVID relief funds for walkway between jail, courthouse

September 16, 2021

At a special meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, the board approved a change order...

Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission releases first legislative staff plans

September 16, 2021

The Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission released the first legislative staff plans on Sept. 13. The full version of this story is available in the print...

County to consider incentives for owner/renter-occupied homes under $300,000

September 16, 2021

At a work session held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, the board discussed a potential new...

Outbreak to be declared at elementary school

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On to State!

October 28, 2021

Archuleta County

Justice facility ceremony

October 28, 2021

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Investigations uncover more illegal marijuana grows

October 28, 2021

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Search on for missing man

October 28, 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

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Outbreak to be declared at elementary school

October 28, 2021

Vaccine for kids expected to be OK’d soon By Randi Pierce Staff Writer An outbreak of COVID-19 is expected to be declared soon for Pagosa Springs Elementary...

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

October 21, 2021

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

Sports

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Better with age: Paul Hughes finishes fifth at Abbott Wanda Marathon World Age Group Championships

October 28, 2021

Pagosa Springs resident Paul Hughes — a 64-year-old native of Great Britain — crossed the finish line of the London Marathon in two hours,...

On to State!

October 28, 2021

Pirates cap regular season with two wins, claim league title

October 22, 2021

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

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...