Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Saturday, May 30, 2026
Ty's Take
The Native Lens Symposium coming back to town in June reminds you why this corner of Colorado keeps drawing people who actually want to be here—not just pass through on the way to somewhere else. Free workshops, mentors from the film industry, a chance for local kids and artists to see their own stories matter enough to study and tell: that's the kind of gathering that costs nothing to attend but changes what people think is possible. Meanwhile, the energy rebate event down the road puts real money back in people's pockets, the museum's cooking up some decent summer exhibitions, and somebody's leading free hikes through country that doesn't need much explaining. Some weeks the news is all about what's broken. This week it's about what's working.
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EDITORIAL: The Future of Our Public Schools, Part Four
The Archuleta School District faces ongoing financial pressure as enrollment declines while fixed costs for buildings and staff remain high, a pattern affecting most Colorado districts due to falling birth rates and rising housing costs. District leaders are working through a series of decision...
Free Interpretive Hikes in Pagosa Springs Area
The San Juan Mountains Association is offering free summer interpretive hikes throughout the Pagosa area, covering topics from invasive plants and bird identification to geology and wildflowers. The guided walks, led by experts, run through the summer season and are open to hikers of all skill...
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Quick Tour of the Manosphere
A local columnist explores the 'Manosphere'—an online community of men who promote the idea that masculinity requires extreme wealth, physical dominance, and sexual conquests—while reflecting on how men's traditional social dominance has shifted over recent decades. The piece humorously traces this...
EVIL MISTRESS: Evil Mistress: A Lifelong Affair with Music, Part Twenty-two
A longtime Durango musician recalls his years performing with the band Dog @ Large, chronicling their rise from rehearsals to becoming the region's most popular local act through residencies at Farquahrt's and gigs across Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The memoir excerpt captures the camaraderie,...
BORDERLANDS HEALTH: La Cultura Cura
Communities across the Southwest are recognizing that cultural traditions—music, food, storytelling, and collective celebrations—serve as essential public health infrastructure that sustains people through hardship and change. The essay reflects on this healing power, known as 'la cultura cura,'...
Native Lens Symposium Returns June 13-14 with Free Film Industry Workshops, Mentorships, Networking
The Native Lens Symposium returns to Fort Lewis College in Durango on June 13–14 for two days of free workshops, mentorships, and networking for Indigenous filmmakers and creative professionals. The event features industry experts leading sessions on short film production, freelance business...
Free Event in Pagosa Springs Helps Residents Access Up to $14,000 in Energy Rebates
Archuleta County residents can attend a free Energy Rebate Open House on June 9 to learn about up to $14,000 available per household through Colorado's Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program, with about $4 million remaining in funds. Program experts and approved contractors will be on...
Colorado Governor Candidates Pledge to Improve State’s Business Climate
Four Colorado gubernatorial candidates—two Democrats and two Republicans—told business leaders that strengthening the state's economy and improving its reputation for business-friendliness are critical priorities, citing recent departures of companies to other states. All candidates acknowledged...
Pagosa History Museum to Feature Special Exhibitions This Summer
The Pagosa Springs History Museum opens for its 2026 season with special exhibits celebrating America's 250th birthday and Colorado's 150 years of statehood, alongside permanent displays on local logging, ranching, and railroad history. A new history vault will be sealed with community memories and...
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