Fireworks potential cause of Aspen Springs brush fire
By Chris Mannara
Staff Writer
A brush fire in Aspen Springs unit six that occurred on the morning of July 11 was reportedly started due to...
Get your firefightin’, boot-stompin’, helmet-wearin’ self ready for Pagosa FireFest
By Cindy Liberton
Special to The SUN
The Pagosa Fire Protection District will host a fun-filled and informative day of activities and demonstrations on Saturday, June...
Pagosa Peak Open School closes school temporarily due to carbon monoxide leak
A carbon monoxide leak from a boiler room located within Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) on April 9 caused the school to be temporarily...
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW
2018 was a busy and interesting year in Pagosa Country. There was no want for good news, bad news, controversial issues, and no lack...
Semi truck drives off overlook, leading to fire and fatality
By Avery Martinez
Staff Writer
A semi truck hauling beer products drove off the road, then caught fire and resulted in a death at the Wolf...
PFPD firefighter appreciation awards announced
Special to The SUN
Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) held its annual firefighter appreciation dinner on March 3.
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Fireworks prohibited in county and town, county fire restrictions in place
By Chris Mannara
Staff Writer
On May 20 Archuleta County enacted Stage 1 fire restrictions, and within those restrictions, personal fireworks “of any kind” are prohibited.
“Personal...
PFPD approves strategic plan
On June 6, the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Board of Directors approved the PFPD’s Strategic Plan for 2017 to 2020.
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Pagosa Fire Protection District receives clean audit
The Pagosa Area Fire Protection District’s (PFPD) audit was released late last month, with the auditors finding the following “highlights” in PFPD’s finances:
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Fire district approves 2022 budget
The Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) recently approved its 2022 budget during a Board of Directors’ meeting held on Dec. 14.
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