Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Sunday, July 05, 2026
Ty's Take
Summer in Pagosa is doing what it does best—giving people reasons to stick around and remember why they're here. The library's back in full swing, Thingamajig's got the stage warm, the history museum's reminding us what 250 years looks like in a mountain town, and the church is leaning into the one thing this place has always had in abundance: water that heals. You can feel the difference between a resort economy that's just passing through and a community that's actually investing in itself when you see a week like this—theater and faith and local history side by side, all of it pointing inward instead of just at the tourist season. The Fourth's coming, the elections are settling, and there's real work ahead on water and fire and keeping this place intact. But this week, we're living like people who know something worth holding onto.
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Community United Methodist Church to begin new summer series: ‘Transformation — Healing Waters’
Community United Methodist Church begins a four-week summer sermon series called "Transformation: Healing Waters" this Sunday, drawing inspiration from Pagosa Springs' famous deep hot springs and exploring themes of personal and community renewal. Led by Rev. Ken Daniell, the series uses the area's...
Can a pet be a good companion for seniors?
Pets can provide significant health and emotional benefits for seniors, including reducing loneliness, lowering stress, and providing daily structure and purpose. Archuleta Seniors Inc. encourages older adults to consider whether a pet fits their lifestyle and physical abilities, noting that...
The Pagosa Springs Library is welcoming visitors through its newly opened entrance, with a grand opening of the completed facility scheduled for September 12. The library continues its "Read Wild!" summer reading program through August and offers activities including a Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park...
Thingamajig Theatre Company’s summer repertory season now in full swing
Thingamajig Theatre Company's 2026 summer season is in full swing at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, rotating three productions—"Come From Away," "Company," and "Fiddler on the Roof"—to give audiences varied theatrical experiences. Youth theater camp has also begun, offering young performers...
Pagosa Springs History Museum celebrating America’s 250th birthday with special exhibits
The Pagosa Springs History Museum is featuring a special "Moments That Made US" exhibit this summer honoring America's 250th birthday by exploring how historical events have defined the nation's founding ideals. The exhibit runs through the 2026 season and includes a companion "Star Spangled...
America’s 250: Fourth of July events planned
Pagosa Springs is celebrating America's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversaries with Fourth of July festivities running from July 2-5, featuring the traditional Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo, a parade beginning at 10 a.m. on July 4, and an all-day Party in the Park with games, contests, cultural...
Unofficial election results released
Archuleta County released unofficial primary election results with a 39 percent voter turnout, advancing Randy Betts to November's general election for commissioner of District 3 with 66.82 percent of votes cast. County Clerk Kristy Archuleta reported the election was largely smooth, though...
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