River levels have begun to recede slightly; however, dangerous conditions remain…
Category: News/Politics
Updated Voting Locations in Archuleta County
The drop box at Town Hall has been closed due to flooding…
Federal Highway Administration Approves $6.5 million for Flood Repairs
“Just days ago, CDOT submitted an emergency relief request to the Federal Highway Administration which included quick release funds to help get us back up and running…”
Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Throw Out Voter Signatures for Amendment 87
Days before Election Day, opponents, who won’t reveal their funders, made one more attempt in court to stop Coloradans from voting on Amendment 87…
TOWN SEWER EMERGENCY, PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING: November 1, 2026
Additionally, please take proactive steps to protect yourself and home from sewer back ups and damage…
ROAD CLOSURES: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Motorists are urged to avoid travel during flood warnings or flood watches if possible…
POSSIBLE PAWSD WATER SHUTOFFS: November 1, 2026
Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) crews will be pinching down the river crossing valving through town…
Cost of Healthcare Hitting America Where It Hurts: The Wallet… Part Two
“I thought I was well prepared for an emergency,” said Ludaway, who gave up her consulting business and raided her savings and retirement accounts to pay for tests and treatment…
County Clerks Prepared to Defend Colorado Elections Against Threats
“The environment is challenging, but I also think for many of these folks, they’re here because this moment really matters in our country’s history…”
Pagosa Customers Asked to Reduce Natural Gas Use
Heavy rain and flooding have damaged an Xcel Energy natural gas supply line and access roads in the area around Pagosa Springs…
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Road Closures in Archuleta County Due to Flooding
Due to hazardous water accumulation, officials have closed key sections of Highway 160 to ensure public safety…
Millions in ‘Dark Money’ Spent to Influence Colorado Voters
Colorado’s most expensive ballot-measure showdown in the 2026 midterms is an overlapping series of fights over several high-stakes tax questions…
Early Voting in Colorado Outpaces 2022 Midterms
More than half a million Coloradans have already voted in the 2026 midterm election, according to the first turnout report from the secretary of state’s office…
An Amateur Assessment on Day One of Pagosa’s 2026 Flood
My stroll began on North Fifth Street, around the corner from my house. The street had been closed off since very early on Friday morning…
FLOOD EVACUATION ORDER: From Archuleta County Sheriff
Evacuees can obtain shelter information at the County Department of Human Services offices at 550 Hot Springs Blvd.
Projected Severe Weather, Potential Flooding, Today Through Friday
Sandbags will be available at the Archuleta County Public Works Building located at 1122 US Hwy 84…
Millions from Musk, Super-PACS in Colorado 8th District Race
Only two other House contests in the country — in North Carolina’s 1st District and Florida’s 25th District — have attracted more total spending by campaigns and PACs…
Think It’s East Balancing Colorado’s State Budget? Try It.
About one-third of those who completed the Tradeoff thus far said they’d cut the state’s reserve fund…
Republicans Endorsing Democrat Phil Weiser for Governor
Ken Buck, the former five-term Republican member of Congress from Colorado and onetime chair of the state GOP, has endorsed Democrat Phil Weiser for governor…