Randi Pierce

Pagosa Springs

Assistant Editor at Pagosa Springs Sun

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‘I love this job’: Chris Hinger retires after decades of service to school district

3 weeks ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

“It was an emotional thing for me,” Pagosa Springs Middle School’s retiring principal, Chris Hinger, said of watching students walk out for summer break for the last time. He added, “I love the students here, and I love the community, so it was sad.”With the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Hinger is closing the book on 30 years of service to Archuleta School District (ASD), including 22 years as principal at the middle school.
High school’s class of 2025 earns more than $1.5 million in scholarships

3 weeks ago | pagosasun.com | Randi Pierce

Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) students, staff, family and friends gathered at Golden Peaks Stadium on Saturday, May 31, to celebrate 71 graduating seniors as part of the 115th annual commencement. The class of 2025 had 11 students earn the distinction of gaining a 4.0 GPA: Rylie Carr, Bethannie Daniels-Wesley, Morgan Galloway, Kylie Ketchum, Abigail Nehring, Olivia Nehring, Alexander Pham, Cameron Reis, Hailey Sams, Ariel Slead and Sophia Sottek.
Forest Service combats Freeman Fire

1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.