Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Ty's Take
Highway 160 getting torn up for a week starting next Monday is the kind of thing that sounds like a minor inconvenience until you're sitting in your truck watching dust settle on both sides of the construction zone, watching the summer traffic back up toward Bayfield, watching a delivery truck turn around because the detour ate up his whole afternoon. It matters most to the people who actually live here—the ones running errands, getting to jobs, picking kids up from camp—not to the tourists who'll just find another scenic drive while crews reset that corridor that connects us to everything. Worth remembering that small infrastructure work in a place like this is never really small; it's the backbone staying functional while the resort economy runs on the surface above it.
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Weather Alerts
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 1:17AM MDT until July 23 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...All of eastern Utah and western Colorado including several recent burn scars. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and ...
Pagosa Springs SUN
A Pagosa Springs resident received devastating news from her spine doctor: severe arthritis in both hips that requires surgery on both sides. The diagnosis came after she sought treatment for leg pain, only to learn her hip sockets are bone-on-bone and her spine is severely curved, marking what the...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: A Satisfied Mind, Part Two
Pagosa Peak Open School, which opened nine years ago to fill a gap in local education options, continues serving families who wanted an alternative to traditional schooling through project-based learning. The school's ongoing success shows how community members can create the programs they feel...
In Colorado, Democratic Nominees for Congress Outraise Republican Rivals
Colorado's Democratic congressional candidates are outraising their Republican opponents by more than two-to-one as the 2026 midterms approach, though some Democrats face financial challenges after expensive primary battles. Republican incumbents, particularly in competitive districts like the 8th,...
THEATRE: Thingamajig ‘Broadway Gala’ to Feature a ‘Secret 4th Show’ on July 28
Thingamajig Theatre Company is hosting a special Broadway Gala on July 28 featuring a secret fourth show exclusive to loyal patrons and celebrating 15 years of professional theater in Pagosa Springs. The evening includes pre-show cocktails, an after-show social with performers, and a special dining...
READY, FIRE, AIM: Luddites Among Us
A growing number of young people are ditching smartphones for basic dumbphones, rejecting the tech-dependent lifestyle created by older generations and AI-driven social media platforms. This digital minimalism movement reflects concerns about misinformation and the mental health toll of constant...
POWER & POISE: Why I Created What I Could Not Find
A local fitness instructor created Power & Poise, a movement program combining strength training with graceful, fluid motion designed for women seeking both physical strength and confidence in how they move. The program focuses on helping women feel capable and beautiful in their bodies without...
Chimney Rock is hosting a free public lecture on August 11 by Jon Ghahate exploring the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, described as America's first revolution. The event is part of Chimney Rock's August programming; tickets and information are available through their website or phone line.
Documenting the Violence at Nursing Homes, Part Two
Long-term care facilities can reduce resident violence through better staffing, activity programs, and dementia training, though many homes struggle with inadequate staff and rely too heavily on sedating medications rather than preventive measures. A Kentucky nursing home ombudsman warns the...
State Attorneys General Wins Pause to Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Colorado's attorney general joined a coalition of states in winning a temporary court order blocking the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing concerns that combining two major film studios and cable channel owners would harm competition and consumers...
OPINION: The Atmosphere Has No Borders
Climate-driven megafires and severe droughts are no longer regional problems but have become global threats, with wildfires doubling worldwide and critical water systems entering permanent decline. The atmosphere's interconnected nature means events like Canadian wildfire smoke crossing into the...
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: July 20-25
Highway 160 reconstruction in Pagosa Springs continues with major closures affecting the 3rd Street intersection for three weeks and ongoing work at Lewis Street expected to wrap up utility lines by late June. Crews are pouring concrete and curbs in various blocks while officials urge pedestrians...
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