Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Ty's Take
A community arguing with itself about what's real is a community that needs to sit down together, and it looks like folks around here are trying. The Mountain Chile Cha Cha brought people out, the Blessing of the Animals will bring them out again, and now there's talk of a Longer Table on October 10. These aren't accidents. When misinformation spreads the way it does these days, and when we're all looking at the same events and seeing different things, the answer isn't to argue louder from opposite corners. It's to show up, break bread, maybe pet somebody's dog at the blessing, and remember that most of us want the same things even if we disagree on the details. That's harder work than typing, but it's the kind Pagosa Springs has always known how to do.
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Pagosa Springs SUN
A Pagosa Springs resident reflects on a spiritual journey that began in Manassa, Colorado, describing how faith shaped her life over 66 years of marriage and personal transformation. She credits God's guidance through her early struggles in a Mormon household and her eventual conversion to Baptist...
Mountain Chile Cha Cha winners announced
Kips Grill and Cantina won the top honor at the Mountain Chile Cha Cha competition in Pagosa Springs with its Kipsicle coconut orange creamsicle margarita, taking both the judges' and people's choice awards. The event raised funds for community groups including the Midnight in the Mountains...
Blessing of the Animals set for Sunday, Oct. 4, and Monday, Oct. 5
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Pagosa Springs will hold a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the church entrance at 225 S. Pagosa Blvd., with an additional walk-by blessing opportunity on Monday, October 5, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Geothermal...
Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to focus on ‘Living the Question’
The Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting guest speaker Mary Ocken from the UU Fellowship of Durango on Sunday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m., with her sermon exploring surrender and everyday mysticism as part of the month's theme on living with questions. The fellowship is also offering...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: Misinformation vs. Disinformation in Pagosa Springs, Part Three
A Pagosa Daily Post editorial questions claims about the costs of a proposed school facility funded by Archuleta County School District No. 50JT Ballot Measure 5A, arguing that the total taxpayer burden could reach $250 million when accounting for principal, interest, and potential state grant...
Pagosa Organizations Planning ‘Longer Table’ Event on October 10
CSU Extension Archuleta County and the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce are hosting a free community Longer Table dinner on Saturday, October 10, at Yamaguchi Park as part of Colorado's 150th centennial celebration. The family-friendly, alcohol-free event invites residents to share a meal,...
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Boulder County Climate Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Suncor v. Boulder, where Boulder's city and county governments are seeking monetary damages from fossil fuel companies for their role in climate change under state tort law. The conservative court majority appeared skeptical of allowing the...
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Increase Your Fiber Intake Without Really Trying
A Pagosa Daily Post columnist humorously explores ways to increase dietary fiber intake, critiquing the food industry's practice of marketing processed fiber products while noting that natural fiber sources are readily available and inexpensive. The piece playfully questions the nutritional value...
Do You Have What It Takes to Wield the Force?
The Force Wielder's Academy at Uptown Dance Academy in Pagosa Springs is offering a 90-minute introductory workshop on Friday, October 16, combining elements of tai chi, yoga, kickboxing, and dance to teach movement and body awareness. The session is open to all skill levels and will include...
GOAL High School ‘Going Pink’ to Help Fight Breast Cancer
GOAL High School, Domino's Pizza, and KOAA are partnering on a Go Pink campaign throughout October to raise funds for Sense of Security, a nonprofit providing financial assistance to Colorado breast cancer patients and their families. Senior Director Aryn Henneke, a breast cancer survivor,...
OPINION: Where Are the Homes Working Families Can Buy?
A Pagosa Daily Post opinion piece argues that Southwest Colorado lacks attainable housing for working families such as teachers, nurses, and deputies because construction costs have become prohibitively high even without luxury features. The author calls for state and local governments to examine...
LETTER: Election Predation by the Obscenely Rich
A letter to the Pagosa Daily Post urges voters to reject several Colorado ballot measures, arguing that Propositions 132, 133, and 135 would increase incarceration and harm vulnerable populations rather than solving public safety issues. The writer advocates voting yes on Amendment 87 and...
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