River levels have begun to recede slightly; however, dangerous conditions remain…
EDITORIAL: Early Morning, November 2, 2026
A scene on Lewis Street during a walk early Monday morning. A couple of the pumpkins had obviously been nibbled by downtown deer…
EDITORIAL: Having Coffee a Few Hours Before the Flood Arrived
The bakery staff just announced that they would be closing early, at 11am — that’s in half an hour — and that croissants are now priced half off…
Updated Voting Locations in Archuleta County
The drop box at Town Hall has been closed due to flooding…
Federal Highway Administration Approves $6.5 million for Flood Repairs
“Just days ago, CDOT submitted an emergency relief request to the Federal Highway Administration which included quick release funds to help get us back up and running…”
Wolf Creek Ski Area Closure
This is a precautionary measure based on recommendations from local and state authorities…
Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Throw Out Voter Signatures for Amendment 87
Days before Election Day, opponents, who won’t reveal their funders, made one more attempt in court to stop Coloradans from voting on Amendment 87…
Library Closed on Monday
We’re sheltering in place in cooperation with our first responders. We hope to be back on Tuesday…
TOWN SEWER EMERGENCY, PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING: November 1, 2026
Additionally, please take proactive steps to protect yourself and home from sewer back ups and damage…
ROAD CLOSURES: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Motorists are urged to avoid travel during flood warnings or flood watches if possible…
POSSIBLE PAWSD WATER SHUTOFFS: November 1, 2026
Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) crews will be pinching down the river crossing valving through town…
WEATHER UPDATE: October 31, 2026
TAKE THIS ORDER SERIOUSLY, ACT NOW, and share this information with neighbors, friends, and family who may be affected…
Community Meeting Tuesday in Arboles
Archuleta County has announced a community meeting, scheduled for 5pm-6pm this Tuesday, November 3 at Cowboy Way Fellowship Church…
Archuleta County Asks Residents to Report Flood Impacts to ‘Crisis Track’
If your home, business, or property sustained damage during the flooding, please submit a damage report…
EDITORIAL: Stranded Neighbors, Damaged Roads, Leaking Gaslines, Part Three
“We currently have 13 of the Forest Service roads closed. Of those, we anticipate that 8 of those are going to be closed for a long duration…”
Wolf Creek Ski Area Opens Tomorrow, Oct. 31, with Early Season Conditions
The storm left a 12-inch settled midway that has a high water content, which is supportive…
Apply for Flood Relief; Donate to Help Your Neighbors
As our community navigates the devastating impacts of recent flooding, Pagosa Community Initiative is here to help…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Another Halloween, Ruined
When Darlene and I moved to Pagosa Springs, we thought at first that we might escape the madness that Halloween has become…
INTERVIEW: Kate Marvel on ‘Spite as a Climate Strategy’
“Well, first I want to say something that might shock your audience, which is that President Trump is wrong…”