The concept is simple: Read 1,000 books to your newborn, infant or toddler – yes, you can repeat books – before your precious one starts kindergarten…
Category: Community
Community Conversation Today Looks at Preventative Care Access
We are looking at two broad questions that will help capture people’s voices/experiences related to food and preventative healthcare issues…
FREE EVENT: Mental Health Awareness Walk Planned for May 21
Started in 2019 by Pagosa High School student Sarah Ross, the event seeks to end the stigma that it’s not okay to talk about mental health…
Community Conversation about Preventive Care Access, Tomorrow
Healthy Archuleta, in partnership with Archuleta County, is working to complete a community health assessment over the next couple of years..,
Keeping Montezuma County ‘Orchard Country’
Main projects include fence building, tree planting, weed management, drip irrigation installation, and cover crop establishment…
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CIRCLE: Laurie Guitierrez
“Personally, my family and I find wealth in having a community where we are stable and safe…”
LOCAL FOOD HERO: Jenelle Syverson, The Choke Cherry Tree
“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…”
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…”