Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Ty's Take
There's an old saying that you can't prepare for everything, but you can sure prepare for the things that matter most, and this week the paper's running down the basics in ways that won't break the bank. Whether it's having a go-bag ready for when fire season ramps up, understanding what your roof's actually built to withstand when the San Juans decide to remind us who's in charge, or just making sure you've got the documents and supplies on hand when things go sideways, it amounts to the same thing: thinking ahead beats panicking later. It's not sexy, and nobody writes songs about it, but around here it's the difference between a rough few days and a real disaster.
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Pagosa Springs SUN
Runway for Rise: how online voting works and why every dollar counts
Runway for Rise, an October fashion gala in Pagosa Springs benefiting Rise Above Violence, features teams creating upcycled fashions while competing for the Pagosa Prada Award through online voting. Each dollar vote goes directly to support domestic violence survivors, with unlimited voting...
How to get ready for emergencies the low-cost, no-cost way
The American Red Cross of Western Colorado recommends simple, no-cost steps to prepare for emergencies like wildfires and flash floods that increasingly affect the region. Residents can download the free Red Cross Emergency app, develop a household evacuation plan, and gradually build emergency...
The three little pigs build a house: Wind loads explained
A structural engineer explains how wind load calculations protect homes built in Archuleta County, using the story of three pigs deciding between straw, stick, and brick houses. Building codes adopted by local governing entities set the parameters engineers must use to ensure structures can...
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Pagosa Daily Post
Coloradans Can Now Use Mobile Drivers Licenses at Colorado Airports
Colorado residents can now use mobile driver's licenses through the myColorado app at all state airports, including Denver International Airport, and over 250 airports nationwide after TSA approval. The mobile ID is REAL ID compliant and works alongside Credential Authentication Technology that...
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