Pagosa Local News

28/04/2021

After some consideration, we have decided to close the Pagosa Local News channel. Thank you to our clients and supporters who cheered us on.

18/04/2021

Pagosa Wetland Partners is working with the Town of Pagosa Springs to protect the riverwalk wetlands in downtown Pagosa Springs. These wetlands are unique and rare because of the geothermal water that bubbles up into their ponds and streams. Find out how you can get involved and become a naturalist tour guide!

08/04/2021

A record number of students at Pagosa Springs High School were recognized as All-State Champions this past Fall 2020. A total of six students were highlighted for their skills in football and one student broke his own personal running record in cross country.

Good sportsmanship is continuing for the Pirates after the wrestling team won the State Championship this Spring. We are proud of our local students! Thank you Archuleta School District 50 Jt and our video sponsor First Southwest Bank!

05/04/2021

In this edition of , La Plata Electric Association CEO Jessica Matlock answers some of your questions on LPEA's power supply, power reliability, and power costs, in the wake of the rolling blackouts in Texas.

02/04/2021

Lynne Killey and her husband have been part of the Pagosa Springs community since the 1970's. Killey began creating her Queen Bee Organic Skin Care beauty line 20 years ago in her home. Now she is combining her master esthetician skills and highly prized skin products into her COVID-safe Queen Bee Facial Studio Pagosa she opened in 2019. Find out what her facial spa offers and how she sources the best ingredients for her products!

27/03/2021

Some creative landowners are planning a Tiny Home Village for Pagosa Springs which may offer some relief to an affordable housing shortage and tight rental market. Find out where the owners are planning this village and how you can provide public comment ahead of a zoning application approval from the Town of Pagosa Springs.

23/03/2021

Hurst Hearing launched during the pandemic but because they received start-up capital from First Southwest Community Fund and have a mobile business model they are now thriving. Learn their story and more about the valuable business resource we have at our fingertips in rural Southwest Colorado!

18/03/2021

New owners Sherry Phillips, Les Faust and Evelyn Tennyson are set to re-open the Liberty Theatre this summer. Find out what they are planning for this community space including bringing back a favorite at the concession stand!

12/03/2021

On this one-year anniversary of the pandemic, we think of some of the most vulnerable people who have been impacted and our children stand-out as having lost so much during the last year. Today's video focuses on those teachers and leaders in our community who have worked tirelessly and sometimes thanklessly to keep our children fed, safe and supported.

Thank you to all teachers and school leaders in our community for supporting the next generation through this last year!

Archuleta School District 50 Jt
Pagosa Peak Open School
Seeds of Learning

11/03/2021

"Our workloads significantly increased in about every program area as people lost employment or had to make other arrangements due to child care." -Matthew Dodson, Department of Human Services

Today, we hear the stories from our local government and how they supported our economy and responded to human services needs within our community.

Town of Pagosa Springs
Archuleta County
Archuleta County Department of Human Services

09/03/2021

Today we hear stories from a few local businesses who helped keep our community running during the pandemic. Their stories reveal how the entire community came together for support.

This video is sponsored by First Southwest Bank in Pagosa Springs. There are still sponsorship opportunities available for other videos in this series. Email [email protected] if interested.

Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
Pagosa Mountain Sports
Rosie's Pizzeria
Visiting Angels

08/03/2021

In this first video of our series, we share how local healthcare providers responded to the pandemic and how they remained resilient despite the challenge that COVID-19 posed during 2020. Their messages are of strength and dedication. We are so proud of all healthcare workers in our community!

This video is sponsored by Visiting Angels Sponsorships for other videos in this series are still available email [email protected] if interested!

Axis Health System, Southwest Colorado
Pagosa Medical Group
Pagosa Springs Medical Center

04/03/2021

In this March edition of , see if La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) owes you a capital credit refund, switch to paperless and win a prize, and the best hours to call LPEA for quick service.

26/02/2021

Pagosa Springs Medical Center has been organizing mass vaccination events weekly since January, 2021. So far they have been able to give out more than 4,400 doses in our community. Find out more about these events and how you can register.

26/02/2021

Our advertisers and sponsors are making that leap with us to try something new and because of that we get to tell all of the good stories of our community!

If you are ready to make that leap with us then email [email protected]

21/02/2021

Keyah Grande Guest House's legacy in Southwest Colorado began in 1984 when Alan and Barbara Sackman purchased this 4,500-acre ranch for their family to enjoy. In 2004, they decided to open the ranch up to guests. Find out about the rich history both on the grounds and inside the Guest House.

Durango Local News
Farmington Local News
Montezuma Local News
Telluride Local News

12/02/2021

❄️ ❄️ Local Forecasters from Pagosa Weather provide accurate and timely weather forecasts for Archuleta County and Wolf Creek Pass. Find out how this team puts together forecasts for our area and what the winter weather outlook is through the weekend!

10/02/2021

The Local News Network is currently hiring a qualified salesperson to sell digital advertising in Pagosa Springs, Durango and Farmington. If interested email [email protected]

03/02/2021

The deadline for scholarships for any LPEA-area resident is March 1. Learn how you or your student can apply. Also, learn about rebates for electric bikes, LED bulbs, energy audits, and more, and finally, do you want to run for the LPEA board? Brought to you by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)!

30/01/2021

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is working with The Language Conservancy to create a digital dictionary of their language before it goes extinct. In this race against time, elders and youth come together to preserve their way of life and identity.






Distance Powwow

24/01/2021

The Town of Pagosa Springs launched a new community engagement website, MyPagosa.org, to include more of the public in their project planning process. Registered users can provide comments and get ongoing project updates. Add your voice and register now!

20/01/2021

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16/01/2021

The Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership, a model of sustainability, is now powering their growing domes with the sun's energy. Support for this project was provided by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and Dobson Solar. The unique solar panel design is the latest addition to the growing Renewable Energy Campus at Centennial Park in downtown Pagosa Springs.

Town of Pagosa Springs
The Springs Resort & Spa
Ruby Sisson Memorial Library
Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library Foundation
Food Coalition 4 Archuleta County
Archuleta County 4-H

13/01/2021

Do you own a movie house, theater or other live event venue that has been shuttered because of the pandemic? Check out this webinar for grants that are available to you!

Join this webinar for a preliminary overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.

13/01/2021

Yup...pretty happy campers right now!

12/01/2021

Marlena Mizell was last seen in South Fork, Colorado the day of her disappearance. We spoke with one of Marlena's daughters from Texas about the details they have the day she was last seen. If you have any information about Marlena's whereabouts please contact South Fork Police Department 719-873-1040.
Please help us share this story!

11/01/2021

The Southwest Land Alliance has been protecting ranches and farms around Archuleta County since 1981. Now Colorado Open Lands is merging with the Alliance to support their legacy.
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07/01/2021

LENA Archuleta County providers are bringing this new language development program for FREE to parents of children ages 0 to 3 years old. This research-based program helps bridge the achievement gap for young children before their brains are mostly fully developed. (Program is available in Spanish too)
LEARN More www.LENA.org
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Program Partners
Inspire Innovation San Juan BOCES
Ruby Sisson Memorial Library
AmeriCorps NCCC Southwest Region
Team Up Southwest Colorado

06/01/2021

LPEA recently published its clean energy plan including how they will provide it safely and reliably to residents and businesses. Find out where you can download a copy of the plan among other tidbits of information like scholarships for residents and safety tips when using a space heater in this edition of LPEA Wire.
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03/01/2021

It is our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from the past year. This one was bittersweet since high school seniors had their year cut short from the pandemic. Spirits were still high during graduation and it ended up being a meaningful experience for many!