Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Saturday, June 06, 2026
Ty's Take
The Center for the Arts bringing back "Come From Away" this week is exactly the kind of thing that keeps a mountain town from turning into a postcard. Theater doesn't pay the bills around here—nobody's pretending it does—but it reminds people why they chose to live in a place where you can still gather in a room and watch strangers become neighbors for two hours. With everything else pulling at us these days, that matters more than it used to.
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‘Come From Away’ to resume run Friday at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
The Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts continues its season with "Come From Away," a beloved musical about a Newfoundland town that sheltered thousands of stranded passengers after 9/11. The production returns for performances June 5-6, followed by rehearsals underway for "Company" opening June 12...
San Juan National Forest invites community to participate in National Trails Day events
The San Juan National Forest is hosting National Trails Day events on June 6, with the Forest Service offering free recreation at all standard amenity sites to celebrate. Volunteers and community members are invited to participate in trail maintenance projects across the region's 165,000-mile trail...
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EDITORIAL: Questions… About Pagosa Springs Medical Center’s TABOR Issue, Part Four
Local government projects worth millions—from water treatment plants to courthouse expansions—have accumulated significant debt in recent years, often without voter approval. Pagosa Springs Medical Center is now seeking to extend its TABOR waiver through a November ballot measure, prompting...
Governor Polis Vetoes Bill to Allow Civil Suits Against Immigration Authorities
Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have allowed Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials for constitutional violations during enforcement operations. The Governor said he would prefer broader civil rights protections that apply beyond immigration cases to all instances of federal...
Pride Day in Pagosa Scheduled for June 13 in Town Park
Pride Day in Pagosa Springs is scheduled for June 13 in Town Park, featuring live entertainment, games, food, and community booths celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion. The event follows the Town Council's approval of a June 2024 proclamation designating June as Pride Month and affirming the community's...
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Bull’s Lucky Balls
A columnist humorously reflects on Milan's famous bull mosaic, where tourists rub its private parts for good luck—requiring tile replacement every eight years. The piece playfully suggests Pagosa Springs could create its own quirky tradition using the town's public animal sculptures to attract...
EVIL MISTRESS: A Lifelong Affair with Music, Part Twenty-three
A local musician recounts the rise and fall of the progressive rock band Dog @ Large during the 1990s, reflecting on personal struggles and addiction that ultimately led to the group's breakup. The author explores how personal demons affected band members and the broader lesson that disappointment...
Sign Up for National Trails Day Events in Southwestern Colorado
The San Juan National Forest is offering free recreation on June 6 for National Trails Day and encouraging residents to volunteer for trail maintenance projects. Multiple organizations across southwestern Colorado are organizing work days and cleanup events to keep the region's extensive trail...
Learn How to Access Up to $14,000 in Energy Rebates at Free Event in Pagosa Springs
Archuleta County residents can learn about energy rebates worth up to $14,000 at a free informational event on June 9 at the CSU Extension Office. About $4 million in available home energy rebates will be discussed during the open house from 4 to 6 p.m.
Pagosa UU Fellowship Focuses on ‘Pride Month’
The Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting a Pride Month event featuring an informative video about the anti-trans political movement and current threats facing transgender people in the United States.
LETTER: Support for Phil Weiser for Governor
A letter writer endorses Phil Weiser for Colorado governor, highlighting his record as Attorney General in securing over $1.4 billion in settlements and filing dozens of lawsuits defending civil rights. The writer argues Weiser's background and legal credentials make him better suited for the...
OPINION: Colorado Can’t Thrive If Residents Can’t Afford Housing
Colorado's housing affordability crisis is pushing working families out of the state as rents consume over 30% of income for more than half of renters statewide. Advocates and community organizations are calling on gubernatorial candidates to support rental assistance, legal services, and reforms...
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