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Accident claims life of Colorado Springs man

June 17, 2021

On Tuesday, June 14, at approximately 3:25 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) received a call concerning a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. 160...

Local agencies respond to logging accident

June 10, 2021

Photo courtesy Archuleta County Sheriff’s OfficeA feller-buncher lies toppled following an attempt to cut a large white fir on a 20-degree slope. By Joe NapolitanStaff...

Trooper’s Tips: Motorcycle riding season is upon us again

May 25, 2021

By Master Trooper Gary Cutler Colorado State Patrol Motorcycle season is upon us again. Dust off the motorcycle seat and check it out to see if...

ACSO seeks information after horses killed, injured in two incidents

May 23, 2021

By Joe NapolitanStaff Writer Editor’s note: This story contains graphic information. Local officials are investigating multiple incidents of horses being injured and killed along County Road...

ACSO seeks information after horses killed, injured in two incidents

May 23, 2021

By Joe Napolitan Staff Writer Editor’s note: This story contains graphic information. Local officials are investigating multiple incidents of horses being injured and killed along County Road...

ACSO seeks information after horses killed, injured in two incidents

May 20, 2021

By Joe Napolitan Staff Writer Editor’s note: This story contains graphic information. Local officials are investigating multiple incidents of horses being injured and killed along County Road...

Town council approves budget amendment for police department

April 29, 2021

By Chris Mannara Staff Writer On April 22, the Pagosa Springs Town Council amended the 2021 general fund budget by an amount of $26,000 to accommodate...

Local officials, new laws aim to curb loss and theft of firearms

April 27, 2021

By Randi Pierce Staff Writer This spring, state and local officials launched an effort reminding gun owners to safely secure their guns when not in use...

Council approves police department reorganization, salary adjustments

April 21, 2021

By Chris Mannara Staff Writer The Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a reorganization of the Pagosa Springs Police Department (PSPD) as well as two salary adjustment...

Council approves police department reorganization, salary adjustments

April 15, 2021

By Chris Mannara Staff Writer The Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a reorganization of the Pagosa Springs Police Department (PSPD) as well as two salary adjustment...

Charter school board approves budget, discusses grievance, work plan

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Medical center’s clinic receives $100,000 through American Rescue Plan

June 21, 2021

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Lakes full, but drought continues

June 20, 2021

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Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate Flag Day

June 20, 2021

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BoCC approves incentive for affordable housing units

June 19, 2021

Pagosa Life

Back to normal

Back to normal — almost. In 2019, the Pagosa Farmers Market looked like this. In 2020, COVID-19 precautions were oppressive. This year, masks are...

Thingamajig’s galas will feature surprise returns of popular actors

Local youth complete ‘Resilience’ mural at Yamaguchi Park

Moves and grooves: Dance coaches helping to prepare invigorating Dancing with the Pagosa Stars

Thingamajig’s post-COVID season to open with ‘Sylvia’ in two weeks

COMMUNITY

Scholarship recipients announced

June 18, 2021

Wildlife special event plus more free Summer Reading Program activities

June 18, 2021

Financial assistance for respite care available

June 18, 2021

Colorado State University Extension Archuleta County launches community needs assessment survey

June 18, 2021

Next San Juan Stargazers meeting set for June 24

June 18, 2021

Countless artifacts can be viewed at history museum

June 18, 2021

County audit comes in clean for 2019

June 18, 2021

COVID-19: Delta variant spreading in Colorado, not yet detected locally

June 18, 2021

LPEA 2021 director election results announced

June 17, 2021

Carpenter, Keuning awarded Durango Elks Lodge scholarships

June 10, 2021

Education

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Wings Early Childhood Center has first graduation

June 17, 2021

By Lynne McCruddenWings Early Childhood Center Wings Early Childhood Center is proud to announce that its first graduating class of seven children graduated on Friday,...

Rotary awards $21,125 in scholarships

June 17, 2021

Ewing recognized as Colorado’s Outstanding Service Coordinator of 2021

June 17, 2021

School district sees familiar faces in new places after board votes

June 17, 2021

Sports

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Pirates improve placements despite high temps

June 17, 2021

By Joe NapolitanStaff Writer On Saturday, June 12, the Pagosa Springs High School Pirate track team competed at home in temperatures that the National Weather...

Free wrestling classes to be offered

June 17, 2021

It’s time to register for pee-wee soccer, tee-ball

June 17, 2021

Lady Pirates fall to Salida to end season

June 17, 2021

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Outdoors & Recreation

Forest Service seeks public input on Chimney Rock National Monument fee proposal

By Lorena WilliamsForest Service The San Juan National Forest is proposing changes to the management, operations and fee structure associated with Chimney Rock National Monument. Significant...

Red fox

Photo courtesy Barry Knott A red fox licks its lips in a yard in Alpha Subdivision last week.

Bird of the Week

Photo courtesy Charles Martinez This week’s Bird of the Week, compliments of the Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies, is the Grace’s warbler. Attempting to locate...

Pagosa Duathlon is back — and there is a race for everyone

By Ashley WilsonRise Above Violence Rise Above Violence is excited to be able to host the Duathlon this year. Since we missed 2020, we are...

DUST2 Wheel Club plans Wheelie Awesome Membership Party

DUST2 Wheel Club The DUST2 Wheel Club invites you to join us for our second annual Wheelie Awesome Membership Party at the Shaffer’s home on...

Opinion & Columns

What do we owe wildland firefighters?

By Jonathon GoldenPREVIEW Columnist “It’s like having gasoline out there,” said Brian Steinhardt, forest fire zone manager for Prescott and Coconino national forests in Arizona,...