Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Ty's Take
There's something worth noticing in how a slow summer week in Pagosa shapes up—gardens and music festivals, comedy nights and teen programs, folks thinking about past lives and what a satisfied mind might look like. It's the kind of lineup that tells you a town's actually paying attention to its own people instead of just waiting for the next ski season or tourist dollar. You can read the headlines and see what matters to a place: we're planting things, we're making each other laugh, we're asking our kids what they want to build. That's not nothing.
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The Kids in the Mountain Garden Education Program returns this August with a new mascot, KIMGE the bighorn sheep, offering four Wednesday evening sessions for children ages 5-12. The hands-on workshops teach garden-to-table skills, mindfulness, and cooking, with parents required to attend for...
Spiritual Experiences Group of Pagosa Springs to discuss ‘Past Lives, Present Lessons’
The Spiritual Experiences Group of Pagosa Springs is hosting a free discussion on reincarnation and past lives this Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Clubhouse. Sponsored by Eckankar, the event invites participants to explore spiritual perspectives on life challenges...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: A Satisfied Mind, Part One
A Pagosa Daily Post editor reflects on hosting intimate house concerts in his home over the past 25 years, recalling a performance of the timeless song 'A Satisfied Mind' and pondering what true wealth means beyond money. The personal essay examines how contentment and community gatherings have...
IMPROV COMEDY: Special Guests Join Lickety-Split at Tonight’s Comedy Performance
Lickety-Split Comedy presents 'Lounge Singers & Laughs' tonight at 7 p.m. at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, featuring local improvisers and visiting Thingamajig Summer actors performing a blend of improv comedy and live music. The show kicks off the group's new Monday Night Mania series,...
READY, FIRE, AIM: I Wish God Was My CEO
A Pagosa Daily Post columnist examines Hobby Lobby founder David Green's 2022 decision to hand over his multi-billion-dollar business empire to God, noting the company now generates roughly $8 billion in annual revenue with 50,000 employees. The opinion piece questions whether such faith-based...
OPINION: Colorado County Clerks Association Statement on the President’s Address
The Colorado County Clerks Association responds to recent presidential concerns about election security, asserting that state election officials have been actively defending against known foreign threats for years. The statement emphasizes that Colorado's elections remain secure thanks to multiple...
Colorado Graduated Income Tax Proponents Face Petition Deadline
Supporters of a graduated income tax ballot measure are racing against a two-week petition deadline to collect signatures for Initiative 195, which would change Colorado's tax code for the first time since 1992. If passed, the measure would raise taxes on the top 3 percent of earners while cutting...
Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 ThingamaWHO Teen Program
The ThingamaWHO Teen Program is now accepting registrations for fall classes featuring a production of Beetlejuice JR, open to teens ages 13-18. Classes meet Sundays from August 30 through October 11, supplemented by individual lessons throughout the week, with performances scheduled for late...
Documenting the Violence at Nursing Homes, Part One
A disturbing case at a California nursing home highlights widespread violence among residents in long-term care facilities, with a 92-year-old man fatally beaten by a violent roommate despite repeated room changes by staff. Research estimates that one in five nursing home residents experiences an...
‘Mountain Light Music Festival’ Kicks Off July 25 at Springs Resort
The Mountain Light Music Festival celebrates its 11th season with three events beginning July 25, featuring the Chicago tribute band Windy City, a free trombone performance, and festival concerts showcasing movie soundtracks and brass music. The festival concludes with Music in the Meadow, a free...
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