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Author: Jeff Laydon

Pagosa Springs photographer Jeff Laydon shoots people, places and products — on location and in his studio. Learn more at PagosaPhotography.com
PHOTO ESSAY: Seeds of Learning Class of 2025

PHOTO ESSAY: Seeds of Learning Class of 2025

Posted on May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 by Jeff Laydon

Congratulations to the Graduates and all those who love them…

Posted in Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: Grand Opening Event at the Springs Resort

PHOTO ESSAY: Grand Opening Event at the Springs Resort

Posted on April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 by Jeff Laydon

A change in the landscape. Historic place continues its legendary healing attraction…

Posted in Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: The Senior Center Spring Fling Soiree

PHOTO ESSAY: The Senior Center Spring Fling Soiree

Posted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 by Jeff Laydon

Archuleta Seniors Inc. extends their profound gratitude to the community for their support and camaraderie in celebrating their work…

Posted in Community, Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: The 2025 WinterFest Bonfire

PHOTO ESSAY: The 2025 WinterFest Bonfire

Posted on January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 by Jeff Laydon

The Pagosa Fire Protection District lit the fire and kept things safe. Their skill and professional attention to the entire scene is most appreciated…

Posted in Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: ColorFest 2024 Highlights

PHOTO ESSAY: ColorFest 2024 Highlights

Posted on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Jeff Laydon

All in all, it was a wonderful weekend with a little moisture that we always need, and with the beautiful backdrop of Pagosa Springs scenery…

Posted in Community
PHOTO ESSAY: Archuleta County Fair, Day One

PHOTO ESSAY: Archuleta County Fair, Day One

Posted on August 2, 2024January 5, 2025 by Jeff Laydon

Admission is free, parking is free with shuttles moving everyone right into the center of the action. So much to see and enjoy…

Posted in Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: 15th Annual Pagosa Car Show a Success

PHOTO ESSAY: 15th Annual Pagosa Car Show a Success

Posted on June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by Jeff Laydon

The pinup contest had several entries and spectators enjoyed the fun vintage tradition…

Posted in Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: A Satisfying Lunch at the Pagosa Senior Center

PHOTO ESSAY: A Satisfying Lunch at the Pagosa Senior Center

Posted on April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 by Jeff Laydon

I noticed they had Crispy Cod on the menu. I made a reservation with a phone call and showed up about 12:30…

Posted in Essays
PHOTO ESSAY:  'Runway for Rise' a Sold-Out Entertainment

PHOTO ESSAY: ‘Runway for Rise’ a Sold-Out Entertainment

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by Jeff Laydon

10 teams of creators designed amazing “Haute Couture” using a trash bag, duct tape, thrift store purchases and something from nature…

Posted in Community
PHOTO ESSAY: Colorfest 2023

PHOTO ESSAY: Colorfest 2023

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by Jeff Laydon

The evening is always an excellent primer for the Balloon launch early Saturday morning…

Posted in Community
PHOTO ESSAY: Sledz on Rez, 2023

PHOTO ESSAY: Sledz on Rez, 2023

Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 by Jeff Laydon

The youngest of the group made it all the way down with the most amazing big blue eyes…

Posted in Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa Celebrates Mardi Gras at Tennyson Event Center

PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa Celebrates Mardi Gras at Tennyson Event Center

Posted on March 3, 2022March 14, 2022 by Jeff Laydon

The Tennyson Building Event Center is sending out a big “thank you” to all the fun-loving Pagosa people who turned out for their first ever Mardi Gras party…

Posted in Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: Oh! The Colors We Saw... at Colorfest 2021

PHOTO ESSAY: Oh! The Colors We Saw… at Colorfest 2021

Posted on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 by Jeff Laydon

The early morning crowd was, again, presented with a tremendous aerial display….

Posted in Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa Springs, July 4th, 2020

PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa Springs, July 4th, 2020

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by Jeff Laydon

Life in Pagosa has a special charm. It has beauty and plenty of sunshine. People can seek their purpose in Pagosa Springs, or they can retire the purpose of a lifetime…

Posted in Essays

PHOTO ESSAY: GOAL Academy Celebrates

Posted on June 19, 2020April 4, 2022 by Jeff Laydon

Many of the graduates have graduated with college credit, earning a Work Keys certificate and have plans to go into higher education or the workforce this fall…

Posted in Education/Health, Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa Baptist Church, During the Pandemic

PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa Baptist Church, During the Pandemic

Posted on June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by Jeff Laydon

For several weeks faithful parishioners arrived on Sunday at 10:30am sat in their cars with the radio tuned to 107.9. They came to sing hymns of praise, learn God’s word and hear The Gospel…

Posted in Community, Essays
PHOTO ESSAY: Memorial Day at Hilltop Cemetery

PHOTO ESSAY: Memorial Day at Hilltop Cemetery

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by Jeff Laydon

The quiet sunny morning had the fragrance of blossoms in the air. Gravesites were adorned with flowers and American Flags…

Posted in Essays
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