Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Saturday, August 29, 2026
Ty's Take
The word on U.S. 160 reconstruction used to be that it'd be done by now, then next summer, then the summer after that. At some point you stop asking when and start asking who's actually in charge, which is probably why our county commissioners were keen to hear the latest update this week. That corridor between here and Bayfield does more than move tourists to Wolf Creek and the hot springs, it moves the whole county's blood. When it's torn up, everything feels it. Congressman Bennet's calling for an investigation into how federal projects get funded and prioritized, and maybe he's onto something worth thinking about beyond the usual finger-pointing. Around here we've learned the hard way that patience with infrastructure isn't a virtue, it's a tax on people trying to make a living.
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Pagosa Springs SUN
Local officials hear update on U.S. 160 reconstruction project
The U.S. 160 reconstruction project in downtown Pagosa Springs is 83 percent complete and expected to wrap up by December, with final finishing work extending into 2027. The $24.5 million CDOT project is replacing asphalt with concrete between 1st and 8th streets while upgrading sidewalks,...
Bennet calls for investigation into federal treatment of Colorado
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is calling for a Senate investigation into alleged Trump administration retaliation against Colorado, including the denial of disaster funding for Southwestern Colorado and Archuleta County. Bennet claims the White House coordinated federal agencies to punish the state...
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Pagosa Daily Post
Daniels Scholarship Applications Open Sept. 1
High school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming can apply for the Daniels Scholarship starting September 1 through October 15, with awards covering full costs at 25 partner schools or up to $100,000 at other institutions. The comprehensive scholarship program evaluates applicants on...
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