Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Ty's Take
The county disaster declaration sitting on the front page this morning is the kind of thing that tends to get buried until it's too late, so here it is plain: Archuleta County just officially acknowledged something the rest of us have been watching build for months. Whether it's the water situation, the fire risk hanging over these mountains, or the strain on local services from growth that's outpaced our ability to handle it, the declaration means the county is finally saying out loud what folks around here already know. It's a necessary step, sure, but it's also a reminder that we've been running on optimism and caffeine for too long while the hard choices pile up. The ski season's coming, the tourists are still heading to the hot springs, and life goes on, but that piece of paper signals something worth paying attention to.
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Weather Alerts
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 28 at 10:52PM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, San Juan River Basin, Southwest San Juan Mo...
Pagosa Springs SUN
A Pagosa Springs writer reflects on life's spiritual journey as a mountain climb toward Jesus, drawing parallels between physical exhaustion and spiritual growth. The author shares personal struggles while completing a book project, emphasizing that faith, prayer, and scripture guide believers...
Pirate teams take second, third at Coronado Cougar Classic
Pagosa Springs High School's cross-country teams competed at the Coronado Cougar Classic in Colorado Springs on September 19, with the boys placing third among 16 teams and the girls placing second among eight teams. Coach Josh Kurz noted that nine athletes set personal records, and the Pirates...
Less than a month left to join 100+ Women Who Care
Women in Pagosa Springs have less than one month to join the 100+ Women Who Care group for 2026, with membership requiring a $100 donation that supports local nonprofits. Members may nominate and vote for eligible nonprofits at a giving event on October 30 at Coyote Moon, with first place receiving...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: Your PAWSD Bill Going Up? Part One
A PAWSD board member discusses the district's controversial 2008 decision to purchase Running Iron Ranch northwest of Pagosa Springs for a proposed Dry Gulch Reservoir project, which cost $9.2 million and was never completed. The author argues the decision exemplified government corruption and...
Archuleta County Declares a Disaster
Archuleta County declared a local disaster emergency on September 25 following severe flooding that began around September 14, which damaged roads, bridges, culverts, and public infrastructure in southwest Archuleta County. The declaration activates the County Emergency Operations Plan and allows...
READY, FIRE, AIM: Living Bare-Naked
An essay explores the concept of bare-naked birding, which refers to birdwatching without expensive gear like binoculars and telephoto lenses, allowing observers to rely on natural senses instead. The author, who lives in Pagosa Springs, considers how this minimalist approach applies to many...
OPINION: A Proposed Development That Doesn’t Fit Our Community
The Town Planning Commission approved a sketch major subdivision for the proposed Ponderosa Mountain development on 70 acres near Great West Avenue and U.S. Highway 160 in Pagosa Springs on September 8, which would include 164 dwellings in its first two phases. The Town Council will discuss the...
‘Southwest Fresh Fest’ At Billy Goat Hop Farm Returns For Year Five
The fifth annual Southwest Fresh Fest returns to Billy Goat Hop Farm in Montrose on October 3, featuring fresh hop beers from 13 Colorado breweries alongside live music from Jesse Meade and Mojo Birds, food trucks, and farm tours. Tickets are $35 and include custom glassware, with 100 percent of...
‘Pagosa’s 100+ Women Who Care’ Will Support Community Nonprofits
Pagosa Springs women have less than one month to join the 100+ Women Who Care group for 2026, with a $100 membership donation supporting eligible nonprofits in Archuleta County. Members will nominate and vote for nonprofits at a giving event on October 30 at Coyote Moon, where first place receives...
OPINION: Humans are Still Responsible When AI Causes Damage
An AI company executive argues that corporate responsibility does not disappear when artificial intelligence systems misbehave, emphasizing that companies must identify failed safeguards and fix problems rather than treating unexpected agent behavior as inevitable. The author contends that humans...
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