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Veterans’ appreciation dinner set for Nov. 10

Photo courtesy Pagosa Catholic Community The Fourth Degree members of the Knights of Columbus will hold a sit-down veterans’ appreciation dinner on Friday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pope John Paul II Catholic Church at 353 S. Pagosa Blvd. Veterans will be admitted free with a suggested donation of $10 for others.
Photo courtesy Pagosa Catholic Community The Fourth Degree members of the Knights of Columbus will hold a sit-down veterans’ appreciation dinner on Friday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the …

18th annual Early Thanksgiving Dinner set for Nov. 17

Photo courtesy St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, along with Loaves and Fishes and Centerpoint Church, will provide the annual community Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m.
Photo courtesy St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, along with Loaves and Fishes and Centerpoint Church, will provide the annual community Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, …
Celebrate Three Sisters at Your Thanksgiving Table with Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership
By Sally High and Rose Chavez | Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership The Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership (GGP) will host a harvest party on Nov. 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners …
Photo courtesy Jacque Aragon This year’s Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic judges and event coordinator pose for a photo. From left to right are James Jolly, event coordinator Jacque Aragon, Mariah Snarr and Janet Campuzano. The event was part of last weekend’s Mountain Chile Cha Cha.
Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic judges and event coordinator
Photo courtesy Jacque Aragon This year’s Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic judges and event coordinator pose for a photo. From left to right are James Jolly, event coordinator Jacque Aragon, Mariah …
Photo courtesy Jacque Aragon The judges and event coordinator for the margarita competition at last weekend’s Mountain Chile Cha Cha smile for a picture. Left to right are Randy Walker, Becky Deitemeyer, event coordinator Jen Lister, Olivia Modern, Chris Pitcher, Nikki Macomber and Melissa Buckley.
Mountain Chile Cha Cha winners announced
Photo courtesy Jacque Aragon The judges and event coordinator for the margarita competition at last weekend’s Mountain Chile Cha Cha smile for a picture. Left to right are Randy Walker, Becky …
Photo courtesy Leslie Wustrack Michael Tatum and his grandmother, Cindy Halverson, both gardeners at Pagosa Springs Community Garden, stand with Sally Geren, Pagosa Springs Elementary School administrative assistant.
Pagosa Springs Community Garden to offer accessibility in 2024
Photo courtesy Leslie Wustrack Michael Tatum and his grandmother, Cindy Halverson, both gardeners at Pagosa Springs Community Garden, stand with Sally Geren, Pagosa Springs Elementary School …
Freezing fruits and vegetables made easy
By Ariel Eddings and Robin Young  | PREVIEW Columnists To preserve fruits and vegetables with maximum nutritional value year-round, try freezing them. It’s easy.  And if you’re anything …

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