Randi Pierce

Pagosa Springs

Assistant Editor at Pagosa Springs Sun

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Forest Service combats Freeman Fire

1 week ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

U.S. Forest Service firefighters began tending to a new fire, the Freeman Fire, in the First Notch area of the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest over the weekend, with the fire now contained.
Collared wolf activity confirmed in Archuleta County

1 week ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

A map released Wednesday, May 28, showing radio-collared wolf activity from April 22 to May 27 highlights watersheds within Archuleta County and La Plata County, indicating the presence of collared wolf activity in a small portion of the counties. “This is the first confirmed collared wolf activity in Archuleta or La Plata counties,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Southwest Region Public Information Officer John Livingston wrote in a Wednesday email to The SUN.
Health service district board seeking to fill vacancy

1 week ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

The Upper San Juan Health Service District (USJHSD), which operates Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC), is seeking to fill a vacancy on its seven-member board of directors. Interested candidates have until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, to submit a completed self-nomination form, with the board anticipated to vote to fill the vacancy at its June 24 regular meeting.
County unemployment rate falls in April

1 week ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

Archuleta County’s unemployment rate fell to 4.0 percent in April from 4.5 percent in March, according to a recent report from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). Archuleta County’s rate of 4.0 percent in April compares to 3.6 percent in April 2024. Archuleta County’s labor force totaled 6,991 in March, according to the report, with 281 unemployed. That compares to a March labor force of 6,891 and 311 unemployed.
‘Unbelievable moments’: Nehring, Dozier earn state titles

2 weeks ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

Two Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) Pirates nabbed state titles within a matter of minutes on Friday, May 16, at the state track and field meet in Lakewood. Abigail Nehring is the 3A state champion in discus, and Creede Dozier is the 3A long jump champion. “My heart was just racing,” coach Connie O’Donnell relayed to The SUN in an email. “Abi was the first to win. I had just enough time to give her a hug and run back to the long jump with happy tears streaming down my face.
Fire district releases memo on PAWSD, hydrant system

2 weeks ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

On May 6, the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Board of Directors unanimously approved the release of a memorandum from the district’s attorney regarding Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District’s (PAWSD’s) fire hydrant system. Following an executive session, the board voted to release the memo when it was ready. No additional discussion took place in the open portion of the meeting prior to the vote.
Memorial Day service planned

2 weeks ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

A Memorial Day ceremony will take place on Monday, May 26, to honor citizens who died defending American freedom. The events will begin at 10 a.m. at the flagpole at Hilltop Cemetery. That ceremony, conducted by the American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard.
Pirates draw season to a close

3 weeks ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

The Pagosa Springs High School baseball team finished the regular season this week with a 9-9 record, ranked as the No. 32 team in Colorado 3A baseball. But, when the 32-team regional playoff brackets were released Wednesday morning, the Pirates were not listed, with the final playoff spot going to the team ranked 33rd in the Seeding Index. That team, Lincoln, holds a 16-7 record on the season.
Eleven Pirates advance to state meet

3 weeks ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

Eleven Pirates will represent Pagosa Springs High School at this week’s state track and field meet, with coach Connie O’Donnell noting she anticipates most of the team’s qualifiers returning with medals “if all goes well.”“The state track meet is really fun,” O’Donnell wrote in an email to The SUN. “There are so many people since it includes all classifications. We have upperclassmen that have been there a few times and will be able to help out our first time qualifiers.
Commissioners move toward stakeholder process for admin building

1 month ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

At its meeting on Tuesday, May 6, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) took two steps toward building a new administration building. The BoCC unanimously approved a resolution allowing the county to complete the purchase for property on Cornerstone Drive for purpose of building a new county administration building, and took a step forward in holding a stakeholder process to help inform the planning for that building.