Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Ty's Take
There's a stretch of June where Pagosa Springs feels like it's trying on a dozen different versions of itself all at once—the Forest Service throws open the gates for free, a peace run moves through town, somebody's staging a musical, the herbalist is leading walks, and meanwhile the serious people are still arguing about schools and climate and what we're going to do with all these weeds before summer really cooks. It's the time of year when a small town shows you what it actually cares about, what it's wrestling with, and what it just wants to get right before the heat sets in and the tourists show up and everything gets louder. Pay attention to which of these stories people are talking about at the coffee shop—that'll tell you plenty about where Pagosa's head really is.
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Weed management: timing of treatment
Timing is critical when managing weeds, and identifying the plant species first allows landowners to understand its growth and reproductive cycles. Different weed types require different management approaches—annual weeds need treatment before they set seed, while perennials with underground...
Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to hold Action Sunday activity
The Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship invites the community to join Action Sunday on May 24 at 10:30 a.m. near the uptown rec center to paint rocks in celebration of pride month and practice community kindness. The fellowship also offers regular programs including meditation, qigong, and...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: The Future of Our Public Schools, Part One
Archuleta School District's $50 million BEST grant request was ranked 18th out of 57 applications and placed first on the waitlist, a promising position for potential future funding despite this year's competitive landscape. The school board will discuss next steps at a June 3 work session, where...
Musical Based on a True Story, ‘Come From Away’ Opens This Friday at PSCA
Thingamajig Theatre Company opens its summer season Friday with the Tony Award-winning musical 'Come From Away,' a heartfelt story about the people of Gander, Newfoundland who sheltered thousands of stranded plane passengers after 9/11. The 7 p.m. performance at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts...
Governor Polis Defends His Decision to Free Tina Peters
Governor Jared Polis defended his commutation of Tina Peters' prison sentence, arguing that a defendant's beliefs should not influence sentencing even when a conviction is rightful. Polis said the Colorado Court of Appeals decision to order re-sentencing was proper because the judge improperly...
READY, FIRE, AIM: Close to You
The Artemis II crew of four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—recently returned from traveling farther from Earth than anyone before, with a $100 billion price tag including decades of preparation. Commander Wiseman explained that the crew spent three years...
Forest Service Announces ‘Fee-Free Day’ on June 6
The U.S. Forest Service is offering free access to all recreation sites on national forests and grasslands on June 6 to celebrate National Trails Day and encourage Americans to explore and maintain the nation's trail systems. The service is inviting volunteers to join stewardship projects, nature...
Sri Chinmoy Peace Run to Visit Pagosa Springs This Morning
An international team of runners carrying the Sri Chinmoy Peace Torch arrived in Pagosa Springs this morning to promote peace and community engagement as part of a four-month, 10,000-mile relay across all 50 states. The runners, representing seven countries, will cover 76 miles today while sharing...
OPINION: Clarifying the Climate Predictions
Climate scientists have revised their worst-case warming projection down to 3.5 degrees Celsius by 2100, though global heating is expected to continue beyond that date unless carbon emissions reach net zero. The author argues that the United States, as the world's largest historical emitter and...
June 8 ‘Plant Walk’ with Pagosa Herbalist Lake McCullough
The Weminuche Audubon Society is sponsoring three free plant walks led by certified herbalist Lake McCullough, starting June 8 with a 3-mile exploration of edible and medicinal plants in Martinez Canyon. Space is limited to 15 people per walk, and interested participants should call ahead to...
OPINION: History Will Not Yield to Power
A longtime analyst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict argues that durable peace requires a viable two-state solution, as decades of violence have deepened mutual trauma and narrowed space for compromise. The author contends that the historical grievances on both sides—from Palestinian displacement...
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