Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Ty's Take
The 19th Hole pulled in ten grand for local nonprofits last weekend, which says something worth saying about this town—that even when money's tight and second-home values have people wound up about taxes and water and what this place is becoming, there's still enough generosity in the room to write a real check. Music, community, beer sales, and people showing up for each other. That's the Pagosa that works, the one that doesn't make the news but probably should more often.
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Successful 19th Hole Concert Series raises $10,000 for Archuleta nonprofits
The 19th Hole Concert Series raised $10,000 for four local nonprofits this summer, with each organization receiving a $2,500 grant to support their work in Pagosa Springs. The Thursday evening concerts in June drew record attendance, including 331 people at one event, thanks to generous sponsors...
San Juan Stargazers to hold two free star parties
The San Juan Stargazers will host two free public star parties on July 15 and August 12 at a dark sky location near Hatcher Lake north of U.S. 160, featuring multiple telescopes and guidance on constellations and celestial objects. The August event coincides with the Perseid meteor shower peak,...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: The Mysteries of Water Demand and Public Finance, Part Two
San Juan Water Conservancy District leaders are focused on completing a water demand study and developing a fundraising strategy for the proposed Dry Gulch Reservoir, though past voter rejection of funding measures suggests outside financial support may be necessary. The district faces a...
Thingamajig’s Summer Repertory Season Reaches Full Swing
Thingamajig Theatre Company's 2026 summer season is now in full swing, rotating three musicals—Come From Away, Company, and Fiddler on the Roof—throughout the week at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. The repertory format allows actors and crew to transform between vastly different theatrical...
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Pagosa Springs Riddle?
A local humor columnist ponders the irony of mysterious rearranged letters on a readerboard outside Pagosa Springs Middle School, which when decoded reveal an accidental anagram of the school's Pirates mascot. The observation reflects on the town's ongoing construction projects and their quirky,...
Meet the Judges for Seeds of Learning Fundraiser, ‘Hometown Voices’
Seeds of Learning will welcome two renowned Nashville songwriters—Jeffrey Steele and Wendell Mobley—as judges for its "Hometown Voices" fundraiser on August 24, bringing decades of hit-writing experience and Grammy recognition to Pagosa Springs. Both artists will perform and share their stories...
High Interest and Turnout for Colorado Primary Election?
Colorado's June primary election drew 35.9% voter turnout, a significant 10-point increase from 2024, with nearly 1.5 million Coloradans casting ballots in races for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. Younger voters aged 18 to 44 showed particular gains, nearly doubling their...
Free COTREX App Can Alert Hikers About Wildfire, Prescribed Burns
Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages outdoor enthusiasts to download the free COTREX mobile app, which provides real-time alerts for wildfires and prescribed burns along with detailed trail information across the state. The user-friendly app includes offline maps, 45,000 miles of trail data, and...
Audubon Society to Meet on Riverwalk Tomorrow
The Weminuche Audubon Society is hosting an outdoor meeting on July 15 featuring a tour of native plants in Centennial Park and a guided walk along the Riverwalk with Pagosa Wetland Partners volunteers. Community members are invited to explore the town's geothermal wetlands area and learn about its...
Secure Your Load, Before Hitting the Road
Colorado State Patrol reminds drivers that improperly secured cargo poses serious safety risks, with state law requiring all loads to be fastened with ropes, straps, chains, or tarps to prevent debris from falling onto roadways. Troopers stopped 355 drivers last year for unsecured loads, which can...
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