EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter from Modern Community Builders Inc. was forwarded to us by a Daily Post reader. The letter, presumably sent to all property owners living in proximity of the proposed 70-acre Ponderosa Mountain subdivision development, indicates that the meeting is open to the public. You can also find information about the proposed subdivision development on the Town of Pagosa Springs ‘MyPagosa.org’ website.
The Daily Post was also sent a copy of an email from Town of Pagosa Springs Planning Manager Owen O’Dell, which is shared below.
The Modern Community Builders letter indicates a 28-acre development. The Town’s website mentions “70 acres of vacant land.”
A ‘Sketch Plan’ is a preliminary presentation to the Town, outlining the general idea of the subdivision, typically before extensive engineering and architectural work is begun. This allows the community and the Town Planning Commission to make suggestions prior to submission of the required ‘Preliminary’ and ‘Final’ plans.
MODERN COMMUNITY BUILDERS INC.
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
August 18, 2026
RE: Pagosa Springs Property Owners Meeting
To Pagosa Springs Property Owners;
We are writing to invite you to a neighborhood meeting with Modern Community Builders to discuss the Ponderosa Mountain Properties project proposed for a 28-acre vacant land parcel along Highway 160.
Over the past few years of planning and engineering, Modern Community Builders Inc. has become committed partners in the long-term viability of the Town. We have been working with city planners, local real estate brokers, residents and visitors to the area, as well as the leaders of accessible housing organizations. Modern Community Builders has planned this project to be an asset to the community. We have created a master site design and business plan that sustains the authentic rocky mountain experience that Pagosa Springs has come to represent.
Please visit www.lodgesatponderosa.com.
The Lodges at Ponderosa Ridge is part of the 28-acre project and is planned for an 82-cabin all suites 10-acre resort with several vacation amenities. The balance of the 28-acres is designed as for-sale housing with 30 homes that qualify as “certified workforce” housing, all with 2-car garages.
Please join us in conversation so we hear your thoughts about the future of Pagosa Spring and for you to meet the project managers and learn about the goals of this housing and resort development.
Meeting Location: Pagosa Springs Recreation Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs
Join us on Monday, August 31 at 7:00pm
or Join Us on Tuesday September 1 at 9:00am
We are looking forward to meeting some of our neighboring property owners and residents of Pagosa Springs. If you are unable to attend or just want more information, please call or send an email with any questions.
CONTACT:
Jonathan Fink, President of Modern Community Builders Inc
Email: director@moderncommitybuilders.com
Direct Phone: 310-926-6949
Los Angeles, California
From: Owen O’Dell
Date: 8/20/26 4:29 PM (GMT-07:00)
Subject: Ponderosa Mountain Neighborhood Meeting
All,
After the postponement, the applicant decided it would be best to hold two neighborhood meetings to provide more information and facilitate a discussion about the proposal.
These are NOT events hosted by the Pagosa Springs Planning Department. The applicant rented the space themselves and will handle all components of the meetings. I will be there predominantly to listen to the meeting, not as an advocate for or against this proposal. The town staff is obligated to remain neutral on all proposals.
We are posting this on our mypagosa.org page as a courtesy to the public. The applicant mailed letters to all adjacent property owners, but knowing how slow mail moves here, I wanted to send this information directly to those of you who emailed me.
P.S. Everyone on this email is blind copied for anonymity.
Owen O’Dell
Planning Manager