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Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District Announces Stage 2 Water Limitations

Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 by Post Contributor

The goal of Drought Stage 2 is to reduce water consumption throughout the District by 20% to 30%…

Posted in Community
MIDDLE MESA FIRE UPDATE: August 6

MIDDLE MESA FIRE UPDATE: August 6

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

On August 6 resources continue with their full suppression strategy using both indirect and direct tactics across the perimeter…

Posted in News/Politics
CHAMBER NEWS: Networking and Educational Opportunities for Businesses

CHAMBER NEWS: Networking and Educational Opportunities for Businesses

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

The event brings non-profit agencies, funders, and philanthropic organizations together. Think of it as a mini-Philanthropy Day…

Posted in Business

New Medicaid Work Requirements Mean Less Leeway for States

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

This story by Katheryn Houghton and Bram Sable-Smith appeared on KFF Health News on August 5, 2025. When President Donald Trump signed a law adding work requirements for some Medicaid recipients, he may have undercut lawmakers in at least 14 states who were designing their own plans, according to health industry observers. Georgia is the READ MORE

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Middle Mesa Fire Near Navajo Lake Threatening Archuleta County

Middle Mesa Fire Near Navajo Lake Threatening Archuleta County

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Post Contributor

Ground and air resources are working to suppress the fire, which is burning in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure is located…

Posted in News/Politics
Archuleta County Announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Archuleta County Announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Post Contributor

The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office has announced Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective yesterday, August 5…

Posted in Community
Knights of Columbus to Hold Annual 'Duck Race' This Saturday

Knights of Columbus to Hold Annual ‘Duck Race’ This Saturday

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Post Contributor

First place prize is $1,500, second place is $750 and third place is $500…

Posted in Community

Colorado’s New Teacher Apprenticeship Program Offers a Path into the Classroom

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Post Contributor

“They can be earning while they’re learning,” Bivens said…

Posted in Education/Health
Archuleta County Public Health Offering 'Back to School' Health Clinics

Archuleta County Public Health Offering ‘Back to School’ Health Clinics

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by Post Contributor

These clinics will offer everything from routine childhood vaccines to affordable sports physicals and free heart screenings for young athletes…

Posted in Education/Health
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of August 4-9

HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of August 4-9

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by Post Contributor

The project has reached a major milestone, with concrete paving work occurring last Thursday…

Posted in Community

Pagosa Springs Medical Center Awarded Grant for Safety Upgrades

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by Post Contributor

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Division of Local Government (DLG) awarded $15 million across 50 projects…

Posted in Education/Health

LETTER: Community Compassion Outreach Seeks Your Help

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by Post Contributor

Thanks to the state’s Behavioral Health Services program, we have strong funding for our programs — but we’re facing a short-term cash gap…

Posted in Education/Health
Save the Date for Habitat's 'Community Picnic' on September 13

Save the Date for Habitat’s ‘Community Picnic’ on September 13

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Post Contributor

Our FREE celebration on will include hamburgers and hot dogs provided by Habitat for Humanity and served by The Knights of Columbus…

Posted in Community
Three Takeaways From a New Report on Child Care Costs in Colorado

Three Takeaways From a New Report on Child Care Costs in Colorado

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Post Contributor

In some Colorado counties, the cost of child care is equivalent to more than half a week’s salary at a minimum wage job…

Posted in Education/Health

ELKHORN FIRE UPDATE: August 3

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Post Contributor

The Elkhorn Fire north of Durango has estimat4ed on Sunday at 298 acres, with containment at about 50%…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Colorado’s ‘Bustang’ Bus System Celebrates 10 Years

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 by Post Contributor

“This past year, Bustang served almost four times its initial customer base… helping to reduce traffic congestion…with a cleaner alternative…”

Posted in Business
CRIA Announces 'The Chaco Phenomenon' Lecture Series in August

CRIA Announces ‘The Chaco Phenomenon’ Lecture Series in August

Posted on August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 by Post Contributor

Each lecture will feature a distinguished expert in Southwestern archaeology and anthropology…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Lickety-Split and Thingamajig Theatre Company Announce 'Sketch Comedy 101'

Lickety-Split and Thingamajig Theatre Company Announce ‘Sketch Comedy 101’

Posted on August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 by Post Contributor

This class is open and available to anyone, regardless of experience level…

Posted in Arts/Entertainment

‘Wings’ Fundraiser to Feature Tethered Balloon Rides

Posted on August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 by Post Contributor

The Wings end-of-summer fundraiser helps pay tuition for Pagosa Springs families who otherwise could not afford child care…

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