Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Sunday, September 06, 2026
Ty's Take
We're heading into that stretch of year when the San Juans get busy in a hurry, and it's worth remembering what that means. The bears are hungry before winter, hunters are sighting in rifles, school traffic picks back up, and folks from out of town are still coming through for the hot springs and the tail end of summer. Most of that's normal rhythm around here. What's not normal is a presidential disaster declaration hitting four counties in the state, which means real damage somewhere close by and real need. The timing matters. When things get tight and stressed, that's exactly when we need our heads clear about what helps and what doesn't, whether it's the bear in your garage, the kid at the crosswalk, or the neighbor you haven't seen since May. Small towns know how to look after their own. This is the week to prove it again.
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SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center announces upcoming event
SpiritFire Inspirational Living Center at Xanadu will host a Medicine Wheel Circle and Ceremony Teachings with Shayla White Eagle McClure on September 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $50 donation is requested, and interested participants can call or text (970) 510-0309 for more information.
President approves major disaster declaration for Custer, Dolores, Ouray and Pueblo counties
Federal disaster assistance has been approved for Colorado to help recovery efforts in Custer, Dolores, Ouray and Pueblo counties following damage from the Gold Mountain and Aspen Acres wildfires, flooding and mudslides between June 27 and July 29, 2026. Katherine B. Fox has been designated as the...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares preliminary human-bear incident numbers
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports a dramatic surge in human-bear incidents this year, with 8,672 reports through August 31, 2026, compared to 3,680 during the same period in 2025, as bears struggle with extreme hunger during early hyperphagia. The agency has relocated 98 bears and euthanized 294...
Want to help starving bears? Don’t feed them.
Colorado is experiencing its worst natural food year for bears since 2008, with human-bear conflict reaching unprecedented levels in 2026 due to drought, late spring freezes, wildfires and hail that have destroyed bear food sources statewide. Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns that feeding bears,...
Investing in our youth: Rise Above Violence offers prevention education
Rise Above Violence conducts prevention education in Pagosa Springs schools to teach young people about healthy relationships and warning signs of abuse, reaching 624 students during the 2025-2026 school year in the Archuleta School District. The organization also operates a Girls on the Run...
Back to school: Be aware of increased traffic, activity
As the school year begins in Pagosa Springs, seniors are reminded to exercise extra caution around increased traffic near schools, bus stops and crosswalks, while drivers should slow down and avoid distractions in school zones. Archuleta Seniors Inc. will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor...
Colorado hunting seasons have opened for 2026, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges hunters and outdoor recreationists to practice shared responsibility and mutual respect while using public lands. Nonhunters should familiarize themselves with hunting season dates and take extra precautions like...
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