Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Saturday, September 26, 2026
Ty's Take
Mountain Chile Cha Cha's back for year twenty, the library's got an author coming through, health services are training up local people instead of importing them from somewhere else, and the Rotary's calling folks out to clean Put Hill before winter sets in. That's the autumn rhythm around here, the stuff that keeps a town stitched together when the seasons turn and the tourists thin out. It's easy to miss in a week when the state's debating transmission lines and everybody's got opinions about politics and courtroom cameras, but the real news is simpler: we're still here, still showing up, still taking care of the ground we walk on.
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Pagosa Springs SUN
Enjoying a safe and healthy fall season
As fall arrives in Pagosa Springs, seniors should take advantage of outdoor activities while staying safe by dressing in layers and watching for hazards like wet leaves and poor lighting. Archuleta Seniors Inc. encourages older adults to stay active through programs offering meals, exercise, and...
Library announces major author event Oct. 2
The Pagosa Springs Library will launch its author event series on October 2 with bestselling writer Miriam Horn discussing her upcoming biography of wildlife biologist George Schaller, with Horn dividing her time between New York City and Pagosa's Blanco Basin. The library also announced upcoming...
Archuleta Rural Health Network expands local workforce capacity through training series
The Archuleta Rural Health Network conducted training sessions throughout the summer for local healthcare and community service workers focused on practical skills like motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care. An upcoming fall workshop will address adverse childhood experiences,...
WHIPS to hold monthly luncheon Sept. 29
Women Helping in Pagosa Springs (WHIPS) will host their monthly luncheon on Tuesday, September 29, at 11:30 a.m. at Tai-Bangkok, with a cost of $20 and all women welcome. Interested attendees should RSVP by Sunday, September 27, by calling (970) 946-1895.
20 years of tradition: Mountain Chile Cha Cha to return Sept. 26
The Mountain Chile Cha Cha returns to Yamaguchi Park on Saturday, September 26, celebrating 20 years of tradition with the 18th Annual Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic, salsa and margarita tastings, live Latin music from Sangre Joven and Str8 Shot, and fresh roasted green chile. General admission...
Rotary invites community to help clean up Put Hill
The Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs is organizing a community cleanup of Put Hill on Saturday, September 26, from 8 to 10:30 a.m., meeting at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts parking lot. Rotary will provide gloves, trash bags, grabbers, and refreshments, and welcomes residents, families,...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: A Political Dispute Over Tourism Dollars, Part Three
A Pagosa Daily Post editorial examines a proposal from the Pagosa Lodgers Association to redirect $525,000 away from the Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board toward their own marketing efforts, noting the lack of clear success benchmarks and the Association's refusal to share occupancy data with the...
Colorado to Receive $250 Million to Improve Transmission Links
The Colorado Energy Office will receive $250 million in federal funding to improve electricity transmission links between Eastern and Western grids, with projects that will increase transfer capacity between Colorado and Texas from 210 megawatts to 700 megawatts. The investment is part of a $1.9...
READY, FIRE, AIM: Shining a Light on the Piddington Secession
The small English village of Piddington, with a population of 358, voted overwhelmingly to declare independence from Great Britain and become the Principality of Piddington in response to plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby military base in Bicester. The referendum passed with...
AI Battle Between Insurers and Hospitals Jacked Up Patient Prices
A Blue Cross Blue Shield Association analysis found that hospitals are using artificial intelligence to identify more lucrative diagnoses, resulting in an estimated $942 million in additional costs for patients and insurers over two years without corresponding increases in actual patient care. The...
Economic Frustrations Test Trump’s Standing in Rural America
A new survey of rural American voters shows that about half believe the economy is worse than when President Trump returned to office, with groceries, gas, and healthcare costs ranking as top concerns. While roughly half of rural voters still approve of Trump's job performance, the findings suggest...
OPINION: Bring Transparency Back to Colorado Courtrooms
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica Márquez ordered a 90-day pause on livestreaming criminal court proceedings, citing misuse of recordings posted to social media, despite state law requiring courts to livestream. The opinion argues that Márquez's authority to impose a blanket directive is...
League of Women Voters to Discuss Three Important Ballot Measures Next Week
The Archuleta League of Women Voters invites the public to discuss three local ballot measures on Tuesday, September 29, at 5:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church in Pagosa Springs. Topics will include the proposed lodging tax, a new K-8 school, and an EMS department addition to the medical...
OPINION: Freedom and Sovereignty for All
An opinion piece examines how climate change threatens the freedom and sovereignty of vulnerable nations like Fiji and the Marshall Islands while raising questions about whether wealthy countries should prioritize global cooperation and climate action over militarized immigration policies. The...
Fall Chores for Preventing Wildfire Damage
Fall is an ideal time to prepare properties for potential spring wildfires by clearing leaves and needles, moving firewood 30 feet from structures, and installing metal screening on vents and under decks. Property owners should also trim flammable plants like ornamental junipers and spruce,...
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