“The company started in Pagosa Springs as a fruit stand operated by ‘Grandpa Bill’ and he used the over-ripe fruits for his jams and butters…”
Category: Community
Vista Community Garden Invites Community Members for Garden Social, May 15
Come learn what membership in the community garden means and ways for you, your family and friends to get involved…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Downloadable E-Books, Audio Books Available
If you haven’t tried accessing and taking advantage of cloudLibrary, you may want to do so, to greatly expand the list of free e-books and audio books available to you…
Expect Delays at Highway 160 Wildlife Crossing Project
The plan is to keep vehicles out of the vicinity of the wall panel lifts, for the safety of workers and motorists…
San Juan National Forest Firewood Permits Now On Sale
One household may purchase a permit for up to 10 cords of firewood per year for personal use…
‘Wings’ Child Care Center Plans Expansion
“Almost all of our parents are working parents… and we subsidize the tuition for about 90% of our children, meaning that they come from low-income or very-low-income families…”
LOCAL FOOD HEROES: Kraig and Lindsay Candelaria of Cole’s Meat Processing
“We are a small family owned custom meat processing and taxidermy business serving Pagosa Springs and the surrounding areas for 10 years…”
Chamber, High School Partnering on Youth Job Fair
Due to COVID circumstances, the Job Fair has not been held for several years, so the Chamber is excited to get back into helping our businesses recruit workforce…
LIBRARY NEWS: StoryWalk Resumes in New Downtown Location
We are pleased to partner with the Town of Pagosa Springs to bring the StoryWalk to the River Walk downtown…
Home Buyer Education Classes Offered in Pagosa Springs
Homebuyer Education class is a great way to gauge your readiness to purchase, as well as learn about the various steps involved in purchasing a home…
LOCAL FOOD HERO: Roger Candelária of Ranchito Alegre
This growing season we face two big challenges. First, busy and informed consumers want to gain access to safe and ethical foods they can eat with confidence…
Pagosa’s Spring Clean Event Happens Tomorrow, April 23
Volunteers will be treated to a barbecue following the cleanup efforts at Yamaguchi Park from 11:30am to 1pm…
Rotary Seeking High Schoolers for Leadership Retreat in Montrose
“The outdoor recreation amenities in our area are endless, and we are hoping to offer the RYLA participants a chance to experience leadership development…”
LIBRARY NEWS: Celebrate Earth Day with Free Takeaway Kit
The first Earth Day gave environmental issues national and political attention. It also influenced the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
LPEA Roundup Foundation Announces Grants to Non-Profits
“We are grateful to the Round Up Foundation for its support,” said Diana Cruz, Executive Director of the Durango Education Foundation…
‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month’ Activities Planned in Pagosa
During April every year we have a line up of events to raise awareness, to raise funds to support survivors…
Town, County to Host ‘Big Spring Clean’ Event on Saturday, April 23
As part of ‘Big Springs Clean’, Archuleta County will provide free dumping of household items for all county residents at the Landfill, located at 9179 County Road 500…
LOCAL FOOD HERO: Lucy Gonzales of Lucy’s Tamales
“I arrived here in Pagosa in 1976 and over these years have had the great blessing to be of service to my community in many ways…”
‘Locavore’ Menu Featured at the GGP Film Festival This Weekend
The Film Festival menu will include local greens empanada made of a mix of greens grown in Centennial Park grow domes, Greenhouse beet hummus with Mountain Mama, Ryeman Rye Crackers…