TOWN FLOOD UPDATE: 10am Monday

The Town of Pagosa Springs continues responding to significant flooding along the San Juan River. River levels have begun to recede slightly; however, dangerous conditions remain.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS

Downtown Pagosa Springs remains under evacuation orders. Do not return to evacuated areas until emergency officials announce it is safe.

BRIDGE & ROAD CLOSURES

• US Highway 160 / First Street Bridge: CLOSED by CDOT due to significant riverbank erosion near the museum and possible impacts to the bridge.
• Hot Springs Boulevard Bridge: CLOSED.
• Apache Street Bridge: Appears to be in good condition. Follow official closure and detour instructions.

CELLULAR SERVICE DISRUPTIONS

Cellular service is down throughout Town. Wi-Fi calling and texting are also experiencing significant disruptions.

TOWN FACILITY CLOSURES — NOVEMBER 2

Town Hall, Community Center, Visitor Center, and Maintenance Office are closed to the public today. Town crews continue emergency operations.

MUNICIPAL COURT CANCELED

All Pagosa Springs Municipal Court proceedings scheduled for Monday, November 2, including walk-in traffic court, have been canceled.

ELECTION LOCATION CHANGES — NOVEMBER 3

Due to flooding, the Ross Aragon Community Center Voter Center and the Pagosa Springs Town Hall Ballot Drop Box are no longer in use.

The Archuleta County Courthouse at 109 Harmon Park Drive has been designated as a new voter center, and a mobile ballot drop box is located at 10 Solomon Drive.

Additional voting locations and hours are available through the Colorado Secretary of State.

Voters affected by flooding can also access emergency ballot information.

RIVER WATER SAFETY

Residents should avoid contact with the San Juan River and floodwaters due to previously reported sewage discharges. Keep children and pets away from affected waterways.

CONTINUED EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Town personnel and emergency response partners continue assessing infrastructure and addressing flood-related impacts as conditions allow.

For emergency alerts, text 81147 to 888777 or register at https://local.nixle.com/register/ when communications are available.

Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.