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More improvements coming to help navigate downtown

1 week ago | pagosasun.com | Mary Jo Coulehan

Now that Memorial Day has passed, the community is welcoming and bracing for our influx of tourists. Many a business is glad of that transition after the doldrums of April. We have been spending time talking about supporting our businesses, especially in the downtown district. There are more events, programs, signage and information that is coming on board to help us navigate the summer downtown. If you missed last week’s Chamber article, find it at www.PagosaSUN.com.
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.
Living in the end time harvest

1 week ago | pagosasun.com | Betty Slade

We are living in the end time harvest. Many people are coming to Jesus. Professional athletics claim Him as their savior. Elon Musk confesses his faith to the world. Matthew McConaughey reads scripture on television, and Mark Wahlberg leads an audience in prayer. Keanu Reeves testifies to “The View” of his encounter with God.
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.
Writing from the edge of glory

2 weeks ago | pagosasun.com | Betty Slade

Lady Gaga sings that she is on the edge of glory. She expresses her passion in song: “… I got a reason that you should take me home tonight. I need a man who thinks it right when it’s so wrong … I’ll be dancing in the flames tonight … another shot before we kiss the other side … I’m on the edge of glory …”This world is full of chaotic, but appealing noises, and I’ve added my own to the cacophony. My head is brimming over with ideas. Addicted to my thoughts as most creative writers, I love my words.
Actors and directors in rehearsals for Thingamajig’s first summer Broadway musical

2 weeks ago | pagosasun.com | Carole Howard

Professional actors and directors have arrived in Pagosa Springs from across the U.S. and rehearsals are underway now for “Something Rotten!” — the first Broadway musical of the summer season to be presented by Thingamajig Theatre Company at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. Season ticket holders will get a sneak preview of the show tomorrow, Friday, May 23, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. when they are invited to a special open rehearsal wine-and-cheese event exclusively for them.
‘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.