Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Friday, August 28, 2026
Ty's Take
There's a particular kind of tension that shows up when a town starts talking about closing roads and restricting access, even to a parking area most folks barely think about until someone proposes taking it away. The Country Center Drive proposal sits right in that space where locals who've lived here for decades bump up against newer folks who see things differently, and neither side is entirely wrong. Meanwhile the school year's ramping up, fire recovery work keeps grinding forward, and we're heading into another election cycle, which means mail ballots will start arriving in your mailbox next month whether you're ready or not. Alice Archuleta's passing at 85 reminds us that community doesn't happen by accident or policy, it happens because somebody decides to show up and make joy out of ordinary days. The real work of Pagosa Springs isn't in any single headline this week, it's in what we do with each other when the hard questions get asked.
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Pagosa Springs SUN
Commissioner proposes shutting down access to Country Center Drive
Archuleta County Commissioner Warren Brown has proposed shutting down public access to Country Center Drive in Pagosa Springs to pressure private business owners into fixing extensive pothole damage on the private road. The shopping center access point has deteriorated while owners negotiate a...
School district prepares for new academic year
Archuleta School District students return to classrooms next week for the 2026-2027 school year, with district leadership emphasizing three strategic priorities: academic excellence, exceptional teaching, and student engagement. Pagosa Springs Elementary School will launch a new language arts...
CSU Extension director discusses fire recovery resources with BoCC
Colorado State University Extension Director Cindi Galabota told county commissioners this week about recovery resources being offered to residents affected by the Rio Blanco Fire, including surveys on home repairs, landscaping, and water concerns. Galabota noted that soil damage from the fire was...
As students in Archuleta County return to school on August 31, the Pagosa Springs SUN reminds families of important safety practices for young pedestrians, bus riders, cyclists, and drivers heading to and from classes. The editorial encourages parents to review traffic safety skills with their...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: ‘Create an Educated Community About Housing Needs and Solutions’, Part Five
At an August 24 joint meeting in Pagosa Springs, County Commissioner Warren Brown and Commissioner Veronica Medina disagreed over whether to create a multi-jurisdictional housing authority, with Medina defending the existing Archuleta County Housing Authority's capabilities. The discussion centered...
Colorado Mail Ballots Will Go Out as Planned Starting Oct. 2
Colorado mail ballots will begin going out October 2 as scheduled, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing a Trump administration executive order on mail voting to move forward. State election officials say the ruling is largely procedural and will not disrupt Colorado's November...
Alice C. Archuleta y Chavez at 85: Making Joy, Making Home, Making Community
Alice C. Archuleta y Chavez of Pagosa Springs is being celebrated at age 85 this month and recognized through the Ruby Sisson Memorial Library's 100 Extraordinary Women Campaign, which will unveil her name on a permanent wall during the library's September 11 completion celebration. Born in 1941 in...
OPINION: Newsom Administration Stepping Up to Tell the Dam Truth
California's Air Resources Board announced plans to publicly report the yearly greenhouse gas emissions caused by dams and reservoirs statewide, filling a reporting gap left by the Trump administration's EPA. The decision came after conservation and business groups petitioned the agency to track...
‘Blood Drive Heroes’ During 2026
A blood drive is being held Wednesday, September 2, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Majestic Drive in Pagosa Springs. Interested donors can schedule appointments by contacting coordinator David Hamilton or by visiting vitalent.org, with walk-ins also welcome.
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: How Do Police Feels About Felons With Guns?
A local columnist examined police attitudes toward gun legislation and found that law enforcement officers most support background checks and measures preventing gun access for those with criminal or mental health backgrounds. Research shows officers widely oppose bans on assault weapons, though...
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