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The unofficial results of the June 25 primary election have been released, with Archuleta County voters sending John Ranson to the November general election for Archuleta County commissioner for District 2.

Lisa Scott named parade grand marshal

The Fourth of July Parade will start at 10 a.m. on July 4 and will feature our 2024 grand marshal, Lisa Scott. 

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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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The Cone Zone Care Committee, an extension of the Main Street Advisory Board, hosted an informational public meeting about Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT’s) upcoming main street reconstruction project on June 18.

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Lodgers’ tax up compared to 2023

At a regular meeting held by the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board on June 18, Tourism Director Jennifer Green provided a brief report on lodgers’ tax collection.

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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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At its June 18 work session, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) heard a proposal from Rise Above Violence Housing Advocate Kristen Bair about using short-term rentals (STRs) as emergency housing for those experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.

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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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New dog park slated to open in July

Our four-legged canine friends will soon have a new place to play downtown, as the Town of Pagosa Springs recently announced its 12,500-square-foot off-leash dog park near the pickleball courts at Yamaguchi Park will be open soon. 

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The Archuleta County Board of Health (BoH) discussed issues with food safety inspections for temporary events and potential solutions at its June 20 meeting.

The Division of Motor Vehicles’ DMV2GO services will return to Archuleta County on July 9.

The initial unofficial results for the June 25 primary election have been released, with John Ranson garnering the win for Archuleta County commissioner for District 2 and advancing to the November …

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At its June 4 meeting, the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Board of Directors voted to hold a public hearing and vote on imposing fees for out-of-district responses at its upcoming July 2 …

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Primary election ballots due back Tuesday

The June 25 primary election is just around the corner, and ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

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PSCDC earns Community Based Development Organization designation

The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) has been designated a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Executive Director …

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Town accepts state funding for geothermal energy

On June 4, the Pagosa Springs Town Council accepted a Geothermal Utility Revitalization Project Grant from the Colorado Energy Office (CEO). 

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Sales tax revenues continue to rise

Sales tax revenues for Archuleta County continue to rise in 2024 compared to sales tax revenues received in 2023, according to a press release from Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton.

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Guidelines, drawing procedures approved for PSCDC housing

The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) continues to move forward with phase one of its community workforce housing project. 

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At a June 11 work session, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners discussed a funding request from Wings Early Childhood Center and the state of the county budget.

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