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PAWSD board approves extension for airport water project

At its Nov. 21 special meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved giving Archuleta County additional time to act on a water model provided for the extension of a main line at Stevens Field airport.

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Tourism board looks at visitor data

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board held a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at which Tourism Director Jennifer Green shared a presentation with data on Pagosa’s top visitor markets.

LPEA to raise rates in April 2025

The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors has approved the cooperative’s 2025 budget, which includes an average rate increase of 7.72 percent. 

Housing needs assessment survey extended

Archuleta County, the Town of Pagosa Springs and the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC), have retained ECOnorthwest and Western Spaces to conduct a comprehensive housing needs …

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At a Nov. 7 special meeting, the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors voted to reject an offer to purchase the Running Iron Ranch, the proposed site for a future reservoir.

LPEA, Tri-State execute term sheet

La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc. have successfully executed a term sheet as part of the two cooperatives’ contract termination negotiations. 

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Fire district receives impact fee study result

The Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) is looking to move forward with implementing impact fees across the district.

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Town moves toward purchasing riverfront property

On Nov. 5, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance approving a contract to purchase riverfront property located at 1040 E. U.S. 160. 

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Tensions between the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) and the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) continue to grow over their jointly owned Running Iron Ranch.

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Town and county snow removal guidelines

Local officials are gearing up for winter, and to remove snow to allow for safer travel.

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Town council discusses out-of-sequence addresses

On Oct. 17, the Pagosa Springs Town Council heard an update from Development Director James Dickhoff on properties within town limits that are out of sequence with regard to their numbered addresses. 

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PAWSD takes steps towards selling Running Iron Ranch

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors has started the steps necessary to sell the Running Iron Ranch, which it jointly owns with the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD), leading to a series of special meetings and executive sessions by both boards.

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PSCDC gives update on workforce housing project

Checking her email inbox one recent afternoon, Emily Lashbrooke said she noticed a message with an all-too familiar story: A full-time employee living in Pagosa Springs was on the brink of leaving the area for lack of affordable housing. 

On Sept. 26, the Archuleta County Planning Commission approved a minor subdivision plat review for a property located on County Road 200, north of downtown Pagosa Springs.

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County re-lists properties for auction

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted unanimously to relist 11 properties for auction during a regular meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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New mural project approved by town planning commission

On Sept. 24, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission determined that a proposed mural project, planned for 511 San Juan St., which is home to the Bootlegger liquor store, qualifies as public art, rather than as a commercial advertising sign.

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On Sept. 19, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a resolution to authorize the professional services of a financial advisor to guide the town through the difficulties of financing large capital projects, such as the town’s needed sewer system improvements.

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Commissioners deny bids for vacant land

In a split vote during its regular meeting on Sept. 17, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a motion to reject all bids received for 11 pieces of property being auctioned off by the county, with commissioners Warren Brown and Ronnie Maez in favor of the motion and commissioner Veronica Medina opposed.

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PPOS exploring volunteer roles, responsibilities

Administrators at Pagosa Peak Open School (PPOS) sought to strike a balance between community engagement and student safety in a discussion of school volunteers during its board meeting on Sept. 18.

‘Making the community better every day’: Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County celebrating 30 years

Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County is celebrating 30 years of building homes with workforce families in Pagosa Springs this week. 

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