Taken from SUN files of
June 11, 1926
The first cars to cross the Wolf Creek Pass reached Pagosa Springs late this afternoon from Del Norte.
There were three in number and the pass is reported in fair condition, with some mud and snow to contend with. The pass was opened through the assistance of Del Norte and Pagosa Springs citizens.
We are indebted to Mrs. Susie H. Boone for the following information, written at Denver: “Amongst the names of war veterans buried in Pagosa, you overlooked. I believe the name of Capt. Lloyd Beall (Bell), a Confederate veteran who is buried there. E. M. Taylor should remember him, also Jim O’Neal, Sam Teeson and John Laughlin. He was with us two or three years at Coyote park. Mrs. Chas. Crawford will remember him. I have seen his grave in the cemetery but could not direct you to it. Capt. Beall had a brother in the Union army also an officer. Hoping this will not be amiss. I am very truly.” We are pleased to add the name of Capt. Beall to our list, and will state that the published list did not pretend to include all the veterans buried here (excepting World War), and we shall welcome any additions — not only to the Pagosa list but of any soldiers, regardless of war, who are buried in Archuleta county.
Taken from SUN files of
June 15, 1951
Members of the 4-H Club were sponsors of a party held Friday night at the Bayles schoolhouse. The gathering was well attended and the square dancing, round dances, pie raffles and other entertainment were enjoyed by all.
Benny Quintana was granted the bachelor of arts degree in business education at spring commencement exercises at Colo. State College of Education, June 6. Benny is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Quintana and graduated from the local high school in 1947.
The Civic Club Convention will be held Thursday, June 21 at the Methodist Church, beginning at 9 a.m. The colors are to be presented by members of the 4-H club. The duties of messengers of the meeting and waitresses at the luncheon will be taken care of by members of the Theta Rho organization. Beta Sigma Phi sorority will serve the luncheon to be held at 12:30 in the high school auditorium.
Taken from SUN files of
June 10, 1976
Total snowfall on Wolf Creek Pass this past winter totaled 489 inches. Average snowfall over the years since records have been kept is 480, making this about as close to an average year as they come. Snowfall this year came more often in larger storms, leaving more snowless days than is average. There is still snow up on the Wolf Creek Ski Area but it is going fast.
Motorists are advised that the parking fill in downtown will soon be closed to two way traffic. Traffic will be one way only and there will be signs at each end advising which is the entrance and which is the exit. Failure to obey these signs may cost a traffic fine, and motorists are warned against going against traffic.
Weather here at the present time is just about as nice as one could want. It isn’t freezing at night — at least not this week — the days are mild and the countryside is bright and green.
Taken from SUN files of
June 7, 2001
Consumers spent money at a record pace in Archuleta County through the first four months of 2001, according to a sales tax collection report released by the county this past week.
April sales tax collections in the county amounted to $389,229 this year, an increase of 21 percent over the $321,648 collected during April of 2000. Last year was a record year for sales tax collections in the county.
Because sales tax collections are directly proportional to retail sales, they are considered a good tool for gauging the health of a local economy. People spend money when they have confidence in the economy. Increased sales means increased confidence, a good sign.
April is indicative of the trend for the current year. For the year through April, $1,540,351 dollars in sales tax revenues were collected in the county. That is an increase of 21.23 percent over the $ 1,270,550 collected through April of 2000.
The county report includes sales taxes collected within the town limits of Pagosa Springs as well as sales taxes collected in the remainder of the county. Approximately 90 per cent of sales taxes collected in the county are collected from stores located within Pagosa Springs’ town limits.
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