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Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Monday, May 18, 2026

Ty McDuffey

18 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

There's something worth watching in how a small town fills its calendar when the snow's gone and the season shifts. A stress management piece for seniors, a summer reading push, a spiritual group meeting—none of it makes the state wire, but together they're telling you something real about who's here and what they're wrestling with. Pagosa's always been pulled in different directions, between the transient tourism money and the people who actually live here year-round, between the new arrivals looking for healing and the old-timers who've got their own rhythms. When your local paper runs three stories in one week about finding peace, managing worry, and gathering with others around shared values, that's not coincidence. That's the town talking to itself about what it needs.

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Spiritual Experiences Group of Pagosa Springs to meet May 17

The Spiritual Experiences Group of Pagosa Springs will host a free event on May 17 featuring the ancient mantra HU, described as a sacred chant used across spiritual traditions for inner peace and healing. The gathering takes place at 1 p.m. at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Clubhouse...

Finding peace: simple ways seniors can manage stress

Archuleta Seniors Inc. is highlighting stress management strategies for older adults, including exercise, social connection, and hobbies, while promoting the services available at the local Senior Center. The center offers congregate meals, fitness classes, and social programs designed to combat...

Get ready for summer reading

Pagosa Springs Library is launching its summer reading program June 1 with the theme "Read Wild," inviting the community to read 250,000 minutes collectively while celebrating the American West and completing activity challenges. Participants can track their reading through an app, attend free...

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