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Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Monday, May 25, 2026

Ty McDuffey

25 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Memorial Day's coming up, which means we'll see the flags go in at the cemetery and hear the names read—the ones who didn't come home, the ones who did but left pieces of themselves somewhere else. That's always been the hard holiday around here, the one where you can't just barbecue and move on. But while we're remembering those debts, worth noting that the school district's landing a BEST grant for facility improvements and the Teen Dialogue Accelerator's recruiting kids who want to actually talk to each other across the lines we've drawn. Both matter more than they sound. Building infrastructure and teaching young people how to listen aren't monuments, but they're the work that makes a place worth defending in the first place—the part that comes after the ceremonies end and everybody goes home.

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School district hears about BEST grant

The Pagosa Springs school district received information about a BEST grant opportunity that could support facility improvements or educational programs. District officials are evaluating the potential benefits and next steps for pursuing the funding.

Remembering our heroes this Memorial Day

As Memorial Day approaches, the Pagosa Springs community is encouraged to honor those who died in military service through local ceremonies and remembrance events. Archuleta Seniors Inc. will be closed on May 25, with Senior Conversations rescheduled to Friday, May 29, offering a chance for...

Teen Dialogue Accelerator looking for participants

The Ruby Sisson Library is seeking local teens to participate in the Teen Dialogue Accelerator program, a nationally recognized initiative where young people discuss pressing civic issues in small-group settings. Interested students from Pagosa Springs High School, San Juan Mountain School, and the...

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