Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Ty's Take
Twenty-five years is long enough to feel the weight of something, and short enough that plenty of people here remember exactly where they were when it happened. The 9/11 remembrance coming up gives us a chance to do what small towns do better than most, which is show up for each other and show up for what matters. There's something grounded about gathering together to mark a hard day, especially when you pair it with service work that actually fixes something right here in Pagosa Springs. Between that and the library opening its doors again after the renovation, and the vets and Rotary putting on pancake breakfasts, this is shaping up to be one of those weeks where the community remembers it's a community.
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Community invited to gather for 25th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance and Day of Service
Pagosa Springs will hold a 25th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance ceremony and community lunch on Friday, September 11 at Veterans Memorial Park beginning at 11 a.m., organized by Vets 4 Vets of Archuleta County, the Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Pagosa Fire...
The Rio Blanco Fire blackened 1,388 acres in Archuleta County, one of the worst fires in the area's history, but firefighters and county employees worked for 10 days to spare the Wylie home at the mouth of Archuleta Canyon. The community celebrated at the annual shrimp boil hosted by Al and Allison...
Library to close Sept. 4-11 ahead of Sept. 12 grand opening
The Ruby Sisson Library will close September 4-11 for final preparations before its grand opening on September 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring ceremonies, tree dedications, children's activities, performances by local bands, and a new makerspace opening. The library is also launching a new...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: Thinking About the School Bond Measure, Part Three
An editorial in the Pagosa Daily Post critiques local news coverage of the Archuleta School District's $79.9 million bond measure, noting that reporting omitted the total repayment cost of up to $156.5 million when including interest payments. The piece argues that voters deserve complete...
A Magical Masquerade Ball Will Feature Music, Dining, Dancing, Costume Contest
Archuleta Seniors Inc. will host its second annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday, September 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ross Aragon Community Center, featuring live music from SoulFire, dinner by award-winning chef Cynthia Sperry, dancing, a costume contest, and a silent auction. Proceeds support...
READY, FIRE, AIM: War? What War?
A Pagosa Daily Post opinion column examines confusing and contradictory messaging about whether the United States is at war with Iran following military operations that began February 28, 2026, noting that Vice President JD Vance and President Trump have avoided using the word "war" while media...
Vets, Rotary Club Hosting Free Pancake Breakfasts, Sept. 12 & 13
Vets 4 Vets and the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs will host their fifth annual free Community Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Stevens Field airport in an open field off Cloman Boulevard. Both organizations accept donations and serve the...
OPINION: Increasing Bear Attacks in Colorado are Climate Driven
Bear attacks in Colorado have more than doubled this year compared to 2025, with environmental factors including low mountain snowpack, wildfires, and drought reducing natural food sources and driving bears to seek food in populated areas, according to an opinion piece on Colorado Newsline. The...
Year-to-date real estate sales in Pagosa Springs are down 15 percent compared to 2025, with 350 sales versus 414, though home sales specifically are up 7 percent while condo and townhome sales have dropped 40 percent due to high HOA fees and increased insurance costs. The strong market segment is...
ESSAY: Wrestling with Wendell Berry’s Legacy
An essay in The Daily Yonder reflects on the life and legacy of writer and theologian Wendell Berry, who aligned his agrarian lifestyle with his values by plowing fields with horses and refusing modern conveniences despite his fame. The author, while deeply influenced by Berry's work on rural...
New Driving Laws for 2027 Will Target Teen Safety
Starting January 1, 2027, Colorado's new House Bill 24-1021 will require all learner's permit applicants under age 21 to complete formalized driver education before receiving a permit, with 15 to 17-year-olds needing a 30-hour course and 18 to 21-year-olds choosing between a 30-hour course or...
Colorado High School Students Particpate in Statewide Walkout to Protest ICE
More than 200 Colorado high schools participated in a statewide student walkout on Friday, September 4 to protest federal immigration enforcement, with hundreds of students gathering at La Alma-Lincoln Park in Denver for speeches, resources from local organizations, and a neighborhood march. Denver...
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