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74th annual Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo set for July 4-6

The Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo began in Pagosa Springs in 1949 and has been a town and rodeo tradition ever since. 

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At a June 24 meeting of the Archuleta County Road and Bridge Advisory Committee, Road and Bridge Manager Eric McRae explained that county roads were impacted by a large number of washouts caused by …

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Housing project receives $4.75 million grant

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Housing’s state housing board, announced on Tuesday, June 25, that it awarded more than $41 million in rental and homeownership support for a total of 414 housing units to be constructed across the state.

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Dispatch board discusses possible changes

The Archuleta County Combined Dispatch Emergency Communications Executive Management Board held a work session on June 11, to discuss proposed changes to the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the agencies that support and use dispatch.

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Commissioners hear update on health department

At a June 18 work session of the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), the board heard an update on public health from Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) Executive Director Ashley Wilson.

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Recent rains help drought situation

As for current drought conditions, as of June 20, 73.75 percent of Archuleta County is in a moderate drought stage, with the remaining 26.25 percent in an abnormally dry stage, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

74th annual Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo set for July 4-6

Join the fun as cowboys and cowgirls from various states compete for prizes and prize money the sanctioned rodeo series known as the Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo. 

Spring cemetery cleanup continuing

Every May, the Town of Pagosa Springs performs an annual clean-up of Hilltop Cemetery. 

Caring for a true treasure: Groups clean up Treasure Falls for National Trails Day

Volunteers from several different groups in Pagosa Springs that enjoy using — and caring for — area trails joined together on June 8 at Treasure Falls east of town to spruce up this “treasure” of a site in celebration of National Trails Day. 

74th annual Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo set for July 4-6

This year marks the 74th anniversary of the Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo held annually in Pagosa Springs. 

What birds tell us about the forest

Some bird species have integrated so well into our human communities that we often don’t think of them as being as wild as other wildlife, like pigeons. 

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Graduation 2024

Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) students, staff, family and friends gathered at Golden Peaks Stadium on Saturday, June 1, to celebrate 79 graduating seniors.

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The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors voted to award a partial waiver of capital investment fees (CIFs) to the Trails at Pagosa Springs affordable housing project at 116 Alpha Drive following an extensive debate at its May 23 meeting.

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Vote changes parade route

On May 23, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved town staff’s recommendation to move the town’s annual Fourth of July Parade off of U.S …

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Citizens upset after cleanup at cemetery

At the May 23 Pagosa Springs Town Council meeting, several long-time residents, describing themselves as “pioneer families,” showed up to voice displeasure with the town for its role in uprooting century-old lilac bushes at Hilltop Cemetery.

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North Pagosa Boulevard between Lakeside Drive and Glen Eaton Drive will close for approximately one week beginning Thursday, May 23, to allow for repairs after a sinkhole opened. A sinkhole was …

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On May 14, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission voiced opposition to the idea of installing a new permanent parking lot in a section of Town Park.   Town staff has floated the idea for a …

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Colorado attorney general meets with community

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser visited with members from the community on Friday, May 10. 

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Local food pantries throughout Archuleta County have been experiencing increases in the number of people they are serving, with some noting significant increases initially with the COVID-19 pandemic that haven’t subsided.

Slope repair set to begin May 6 along U.S. 84

The Colorado Department of Transportation and Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring Inc. will begin slope repair work on May 6. 

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