Pagosa Springs Daily Digest Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Ty's Take
The rain coming in over the next few days might not solve our water situation, but it's worth paying attention to because everything here lives or dies on what falls from the sky and where it goes after. Highway 160's tore up this week, the medical center's still wrestling with money, and somebody's selling bogus e-bikes to folks who thought they were getting a deal. None of that changes if we get moisture, but all of it feels a little lighter when the monsoon shows up and reminds us the San Juans still have a say in how this season plays out. The library's got its membership drive coming up too, and whatever you think about books and technology, there's something worth supporting about a place that still believes people need a physical room to gather and read.
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The Pagosa Springs SUN's bird column highlights interesting local species and wildlife news from the region.
Moderate to heavy rainfall expected in coming days
The San Juan Mountains and surrounding valleys face moderate to heavy rainfall with 1 to 3 inches possible, accompanied by wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph Sunday through Monday morning. The National Weather Service warns of potential flooding, flash flooding, debris flows, and rockslides, with the...
Friends of the Library to hold membership event Oct. 17
The Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library Foundation and Friends invites community members to a free social gathering and membership drive on October 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the newly expanded library meeting room. Attendees can enjoy appetizers, drinks, desserts, and door prizes while joining or renewing...
They say reading is over. Our library says otherwise
The Pagosa Springs library is countering national trends of declining readership by expanding its collection and reimagining community programs. The library seeks volunteer tutors for its adult education programs, including GED and ESL instruction, and is launching an Intercambio program to connect...
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Pagosa Daily Post
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Springs Medical Center on the Financial Frontier, Part Two
Colorado is directing nearly $170 million in Rural Health Transformation Program grants to rural healthcare providers, with the Upper San Juan Health Service District receiving funding for facility improvements at Pagosa Springs Medical Center. The district plans to open a satellite EMS facility at...
BIG PIVOTS: A Better Network of Transmission Lines?
Former Colorado legislator Chris Hansen, who has worked on energy storage projects for La Plata Electric Association, argued at a national energy conference that Congress should use national security arguments to expand electrical transmission permitting. La Plata, serving La Plata and Archuleta...
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Day After Columbus Day
A local columnist reflects on the competing commemorations of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, examining how Americans remember and honor historical figures through public monuments and debate.
HIGHWAY 160 RECONSTRUCTION: Week of October 12-17
Highway 160 reconstruction continues through October 17 with weather-dependent work on multiple street intersections in Pagosa Springs, including milling and asphalt paving on 8th through 10th Streets. Pedestrians are urged to use designated crosswalks at 4th, 7th, and 8th Streets and avoid...
Know Whether Your e-Bike Purchase Involves Fraud
Colorado's Attorney General warns consumers about e-bike fraud following the passage of HB25-1197, which requires clear labeling and marketing of electric-assisted bicycles in three categories based on speed and motor power. Retailers selling high-powered electric vehicles marketed as e-bikes...
OPINION: A Welcome Shift in Colorado’s Lethal Wolf Removal Policy
The Endangered Species Coalition welcomes Colorado Parks and Wildlife's shift to a more conservative approach for lethal wolf removals but urges the agency to implement a statewide moratorium and pursue additional wolf translocations. The coalition emphasizes that nonlethal conflict prevention...
Trump Heads West to Bolster GOP Midterm Chances
President Trump is campaigning across the West this week to bolster Republican midterm chances amid an unpopular war in Iran and his 37 percent approval rating. The president is scheduled to hold rallies in Alaska, Arizona, Montana, and Georgia as several Senate races have shifted to toss-ups.
Election Betting is Booming as the Midterms Near
Prediction market platforms are allowing bettors to wager on election outcomes as the midterms approach, sparking conflict between states and the Trump administration over regulatory authority. Minnesota has enacted a near-total ban on election betting, while other states like Arizona have filed...
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