Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Thursday, September 10, 2026
Ty's Take
Road work, school funding, bear trouble, and ballot questions stacking up for November, which means September around here turns into that narrow window where locals actually plan ahead before the tourists come thick and Wolf Creek starts loading the lifts. CDOT's been talking projects for months now, and U.S. 160 reconstruction is the kind of story that matters more than most people think until they're stuck behind a pilot car for an hour trying to get to Durango. The school districts got some breathing room with those interest-free loans, but drought's still the real conversation nobody wants to have, and the county's trying to get its own house in order on health policy and development review before winter locks us down. It's the work of a small place keeping itself running, which doesn't make headlines that sell papers but keeps people fed, kids in school, and the water bill paid.
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CDOT team provides update on planned projects
The Colorado Department of Transportation presented its project priorities to Archuleta County commissioners, highlighting work on fiber installation from Wolf Creek Pass to Durango and a stalled segment into Pagosa Springs. Among the long-range needs for the county are bus services to Denver,...
U.S. 160 reconstruction information
U.S. 160 reconstruction in Pagosa Springs will begin traffic pattern changes the week of September 14, with crews working on utility upgrades and safety enhancements through mid-September and continuing at the Harman Park and Piedra Road intersection starting in mid-September. Pedestrians and...
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the community reflects on the tragic day and its lasting impact on national security, health concerns for first responders and survivors, and the emotional weight of loss that continues today. The attacks changed how the world views...
Looking Back: September 10, 2026
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Historical records from Pagosa Springs dating back to 1926, 1951, and 1976 document the town's past challenges and developments, including an abandoned oil well near Pagosa Springs, construction of a fishing club facility near Wolf Creek Pass, early town water system concerns, and installation of a...
President Trump approved federal disaster assistance for Colorado's Gold Mountain and Aspen Acres fires, delivering over $18 million in validated damages support after the state's congressional delegation backed the request. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet called for the same federal assistance for...
$475 million in interest-free loans issued to Colorado school districts
Colorado's Treasury Department completed a $475 million sale in interest-free loans to help 27 school districts manage cash flow gaps while awaiting spring property tax collections. The Education Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes program allows districts to pay staff on time and maintain operations...
Safe2Tell report shows students speaking up as new school year begins
Colorado's Safe2Tell program received 1,508 reports in August as students returned to school, a 155 percent jump from July, with most concerns involving school safety, mental health, bullying, and substance use. The system showed a 98.1 percent validity rate and allowed schools and law enforcement...
Archuleta County Board of Health approves reserve policy, budget
The Archuleta County Board of Health unanimously approved a reserve fund policy defining minimum and maximum fund levels for the Public Health Department, which currently holds about $485,000 in reserves. The policy establishes guidelines based on other state health agencies' standards, with the...
State seeing increased number of human-bear incidents
Colorado experienced a dramatic increase in human-bear incidents statewide through August 2026, with the Archuleta County area seeing its normal seasonal uptick compared to more severely impacted regions. As of August 31, four bears were relocated and five were euthanized in Archuleta County, while...
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EDITORIAL: Town Planning Commission Considering Developments on Sept. 8, Part Two
The Pagosa Springs Planning Commission approved remodeling of part of the Healing Waters Resort but faced strong community opposition to two proposed Ponderosa subdivision plans that would convert 70 acres of wetlands and forest near Great West Avenue into high-density residential and lodging...
14 Issues to Appear on November Ballots
Colorado voters will decide on 14 measures in November 2026, tying a record with an unusual number of 13 citizen-initiated ballot measures compared to only one legislative referral, marking the most citizen initiatives since 1974. Nearly half of the initiatives are sponsored by Advance Colorado, a...
READY, FIRE, AIM: Politics is Serious Business, So Keep on Smiling
An opinion column discusses Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx and his thin chances of winning the Colorado governor's race, noting that Marx faces long odds despite raising nearly $3 million compared to Democratic candidate Phil Weiser's $8 million. The piece reflects on how smiling...
Durango Derby Features Rally-Style Mountain Bike Racing This Saturday
The Durango Derby returns Saturday, September 12, featuring amateur, junior, and professional mountain bike racers competing in a rally-style cross-country race with four timed stages across Durango's trail systems. Starting and finishing at Durango Mesa Park, the event offers three racing formats...
BIG PIVOTS: We Can’t Build Our Way Out of the This Drought
Green Mountain Reservoir near Silverthorne sits only 14 percent full during Labor Day weekend, raising questions about Colorado's reliance on dams and reservoirs to address the state's intensifying drought conditions. For the first time in over 110 years, water deliveries to irrigators in the Grand...
Healthy Archuleta Upcoming Classes Start Today
Healthy Archuleta is offering fall programs including garden education sessions on Wednesdays in September focused on high-altitude growing practices, free Child-Parent Relationship Therapy for families with children ages 3 to 10 on Thursday evenings, and a Health Fair and Expo scheduled for...
Economic Development Agencies Honored
The Economic Development Council of Colorado and its statewide partners won a Gold Excellence Award for their Economic Development Week campaign and a Bronze Award for their website at the International Economic Development Council's 2026 awards. Several Colorado organizations including those in...
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