Government

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.

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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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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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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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Commissioners ratify Woodman separation agreement

At its June 4 meeting, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) ratified a separation agreement with former county manager Derek Woodman.

Spring cemetery cleanup continuing

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

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At its June 5 meeting, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved drafting a letter of intent to purchase a piece of property south of U.S. 160 near South Pagosa Boulevard for the construction of a new county administration building.

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On June 4, the Pagosa Springs Town Council tabled its decision on whether it will sell or lease a portion of town-owned property on Trujillo Road to La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) for the installation of its new substation. 

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County road projects ongoing

A variety of road work is ongoing in Archuleta County, including the milling and repaving of County Road (CR) 119 (also known as Light Plant Road), stabilization on U.S. 84 about 8 miles north of the New Mexico border and magnesium chloride application on a number of county roads.

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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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Light Plant Road closure to begin soon

According to an Archuleta County press release, the closure of County Road (CR) 119, also known as Light Plant Road, for a milling and repaving project will begin between June 3 and June 10.

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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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Primary election ballots to be mailed

Ballots for the June 25 primary election will be mailed to registered Archuleta County voters beginning Monday, June 3.

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The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to award the County Road (CR) 119 (Light Plant Road) reconstruction project to Ignacio based paving company PAP LLC at its May 7 meeting and approved contract documents for the project at a May 21 meeting.

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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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