Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Friday, May 15, 2026
Ty's Take
The legislature packed up and headed home last week after one hundred twenty days of trying to square circles—water rights, data centers, the whole mess of what Colorado's supposed to become. Down here we've got our own version of that same argument: how do you grow without drowning yourself, how do you invite people in without losing what made them want to come. The editorials this week keep circling back to what matters most, whether that's a safe place for young men nobody else is looking after or finally getting serious about the river that keeps every living thing alive. That's not a legislative problem. That's the work we do at home, in rooms without cameras, one conversation at a time.
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For the second time in six months, vandals have damaged freshly poured concrete on the U.S. 160 reconstruction project in Pagosa Springs, this time by riding a scooter through the curing surface. The incident, being investigated as criminal mischief, could cost upstairs of $20,000 in repairs and...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: A Safe Place for Young Men with Developmental Disabilities, Part Three
The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District will consider waiving certain fees for Aspen House, a new group home for adults with developmental disabilities currently under construction. A recent CDC report found that developmental disability diagnoses among U.S. children have risen from 7.4% in...
2026 Colorado Legislature Adjourns from 120-Day Session
Colorado's legislature adjourned its 120-day session on Wednesday after lawmakers passed bills on police body camera footage, student disability protections, ride-hailing background checks, and abortion medication on college campuses. House Speaker Julie McCluskie, the first female Western Slope...
READY, FIRE, AIM: Wanted, a Marriage Counselor for the Colorado River
Western states managing the Colorado River are considering hiring a mediator to resolve ongoing water allocation disputes, with Nevada's Colorado River negotiator describing the role as similar to marriage counseling. Current forecasts show Lake Powell inflows could reach just 800,000 acre-feet...
BIG PIVOTS: Why Did the Data Center Bill Have to Die?
Colorado State Sen. Cathy Kipp abandoned a compromise data center bill late in the legislative session after labor unions lobbied against it, even though her proposal included provisions for union hiring and community review protections. The bill would have provided tax incentives to attract...
CHAMBER NEWS: Flowers and Cars are Arriving
The Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting orders for its annual Hanging Basket Sale, with flowers expected to arrive the week of Memorial Day, though 16-inch baskets have already sold out. The chamber is also gearing up for its popular annual Car Show on June 12-13 at Yamaguchi Park,...
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Simple Ways Seniors Can Manage Stress
Archuleta Seniors, Inc. offers a range of programs and services to help older adults manage stress through congregate meals, exercise classes, and social activities at the senior center. Healthy stress management for seniors can include simple habits like walking, adequate sleep, nutritious eating,...
HEALTHY ARCHULETA: Strengthening Connections and Wellbeing in Archuleta County
Healthy Archuleta is promoting Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting how wellbeing in rural communities depends on more than clinical care alone, emphasizing connection, environment, and community support. The organization is tackling barriers to mental health including provider shortages,...
OPINION: We Need a Department of Peace
An opinion piece criticizes the Trump administration's proposed $1.5 trillion military budget, arguing that the nation's reliance on military spending and viewing China as a rival undermines cooperation needed for global survival and technological advancement. The author contends that framing...
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