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On April 4, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Town of Pagosa Springs hosted an informational public meeting about CDOT’s upcoming U.S 160 reconstruction project through downtown Pagosa Springs. 

On Tuesday, 6th Judicial District Attorney Sean Murray confirmed the case against Bret Smith, the driver of the SUV involved in the Jan. 29 crash that included a school bus, has been dismissed due to the defendant’s death.

At the April 2 Pagosa Springs Town Council meeting, town staff expressed concern about how the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) U.S 160 reconstruction project through downtown will impact the annual Fourth of July Parade.

County moves forward with road projects

At its April 2 meeting, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved two proposed road projects and awarded the contract for reconstruction of North Pagosa Boulevard from Bastille Drive to U.S. 160 and a portion of Navajo Trail Drive adjoining North Pagosa Boulevard.

San Juan National Forest acquires V Rock private land inholding

The San Juan National Forest recently acquired 160 acres of elk and mule deer habitat within an important migration corridor on the Pagosa Ranger District. 

Early Childhood Council of Archuleta County assesses local child care challenges

The Early Childhood Council of Archuleta County (ECCAC) has completed a comprehensive assessment, a family survey and a series of focus group meetings to understand and address the community’s critical child care needs.

U.S. 160 reconstruction project meeting set for April 4

The Town of Pagosa Springs and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) invite business and property owners, residents and other interested citizens to attend a downtown U.S. 160 reconstruction …

LPEA board votes to leave Tri-State Generation and Transmission

With a 9-3 vote, the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors voted Monday, March 25, to formally withdraw from the membership of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association and filed its Notice of Intent to Withdraw at the Federal Regulatory Energy Commission (FERC) in Washington, D.C., effective April 1, 2026. 

Housing, infrastructure project awarded $1.9 million

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced a More Housing Now grant award on March 19 of $1,919,200 to Archuleta County for infrastructure improvements in the Chris Mountain II and Trails subdivisions in the Pagosa Lakes area. 

Swans

Swan Solo (or Swanie) swims alongside its new companion in Pinon Lake this week. The new swan’s arrival has received a lot of attention, with many hopeful Swan Solo has found a mate. Residents …

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is currently reaching out to Coloradans who have an appointment at a State Driver License Office to reschedule their appointment or offer alternative …

The Colorado Department of Transportation has scheduled critical winter maintenance operations on U.S. 160 Wolf Creek Pass for tomorrow morning, Saturday, March 16, at 5:30 a.m. Motorists …

The mountain snow and valley rain that moved in Wednesday could be "plenty of precip" to eastern Utah and western Colorado, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In a weather briefing …

Archuleta County's unofficial results from Tuesday's presidential primary have been released. Archuleta County voters opted for Donald Trump on the Republican side and Joseph Biden on the Democratic side. For more on the election and …

Shari Pierce named publisher of The SUN

The Pagosa Springs SUN has a new publisher.   Long-time employee Shari Pierce has been promoted, and the change becomes effective right away.  “I’m super excited to …

The Pagosa Springs High School Pirate basketball teams punched their tickets to the Great 8 round of the 4A basketball playoffs with wins on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, the No. 5 Lady …

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has scheduled critical winter maintenance operations on U.S. 160 Wolf Creek Pass for tomorrow morning at 5:30 a.m., (Friday, Feb. 9). Travelers …

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) responded to a rock slide blocking all lanes of travel on U.S. 160 between Pagosa Springs and the Wolf Creek Pass summit. A highway closure was …

A two-vehicle accident Monday morning left one in critical condition. According to a press release from Pagosa Springs Police Chief William Rockensock, at approximately 7:24 a.m. o n Jan. 29 , …

The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office will be escorting Deputy William “Bill” Lucero on his final patrol of Archuleta County on Tuesday, Jan. 16 , at approximately 10:30 a.m. His …

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