Who remembers the Pirate? I’m not sure of the dates. Back in the 1970s and earlier Pagosa had a skating rink. If memory serves, one of the Oak Ridge Best Western buildings was the skating rink. The rink was big on the Pagosa Pirates sports teams. They celebrated [...]
Unsung Heroes and Sung Heroes Penny and Ray Emery are genuinely good people and Pagosan’s. Ray has been a contributor to this website. His latest items are in the Outdoors and Recreation section on the home page. One is an article / photo essay on a Jeep trip Penny and Ray did to the [...]
DOW RESEARCHER PRESENTS PLANS FOR MULE DEER STUDY KREMMLING, Colo — The Colorado Division of Wildlife is preparing for a large study of buck mule deer survival in Middle Park to improve the Division’s ability to manage deer populations around the state through more informed modeling and harvest decisions. The study plan will be [...]
A little boy comes downstairs for breakfast. Since they live on a farm, his mother asks if he has done his chores. “Not yet,” said the little boy. His mother tells him no breakfast until he does his chores. So he goes to feed the chickens, but he’s a little Resentful, so he kicks a [...]
LPEA supports Durango Gun Club “Sight-In Days” Co-op helps cover costs for hunters preparing firearms for the season DURANGO, Colo. – In an effort to both assist hunters and protect valuable electrical equipment, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will help underwrite “Sight-In Days” at the Durango Gun Club Outdoor Range, Oct. 14-15 and 21-22, [...]
The Community Concert Hall brings children’s entertainment to Durango on Oct. 9 with the Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater DURANGO, Colo. – Young imaginations are sure to once again “expand” with the Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater’s fast-paced and fun-filled theatrical world, as the popular show returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis [...]
Lower Cost for Adult Flu Shots
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The late Patty Aragon was locally famous for her green chile, often served on burgers and fries at Al’s Café, a restaurant she ran and owned with her husband, Ross. When they closed their doors in 1992, it was the end of an era to many Pagosans, but several local restaurants have kept the [...]
Pagosa Springs – From the Web… The Oppenheimers gradually settled into small town life (this was Pagosa Springs, Colorado, pop. 1,500). When an unexpected vacancy for a science teacher opened at the local high school. The local physics professor seemed the obvious choice. Frank was keen to take the challenge, hoping it might be a [...]
Thanks to Jim Sawicki
Did you know that we have more exposed geology in our area than the Grand Canyon? From beginners to experts, this hike on Horse Gulch and Raider Ridge is sure to be informative and fun for everyone. Plus it’s FREE! Led by Jason Hooten, geologist with the Southern Ute Tribe. Contact Gabi to register [...]
Take a Child Outside Week ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This week is Take a Child Outside Week! Celebrate by having fun in the outdoors with your favorite kid(s). Here are just a few ideas: Enjoy the changing colors of fall with a nice hike in the mountains Go apple picking Take a child fishing – maybe [...]
Pagosa Nordic Club Marketing Meeting Wednesday September 29th at 5:30pm in Town Hall. We need some Nordic Club members to help with this seasons Marketing; ~ Brochure Sponsorships and coordination ~ Identifying Season advertising opportunities ~ Poster development ~ Mailing Lists ~ Web Page revisions. ~ Daily Grooming updates ~ Brochure Distribution ~ Memberships [...]
Pick-up Pagosa Country Contest As part of its continuing anti-litter campaign, the Town of Pagosa Springs is again inviting local students in grades K-8 to enter the third annual “Pick-up Pagosa Country” poster and essay contests. Through Oct. 29, children in grades K-4 can submit entries in the poster contest, while children in grades 5-8 [...]
A great day in Pagosa starts with Morgan Murrie getting the Gecko Races off to a start.
“Tiny Treasures” for the Holidays
Forest Service will be releasing the new ‘Road and Trail Proposal”
Celebrate freedom to read during Banned Books Week
Why Leaves Change Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take place in the tree as the seasons change from summer to winter. Fall Foliage Slideshow During the spring and summer the leaves have [...]
(A great story of a Pagosa Springs area hiking trip) The San Juan Mountains were the backdrop for the perfect trip. I do not know that it was our best trip, though it was certainly a good one. But everything worked just so. The San Juan Mountains lie at the heart of the Weminuche Wilderness [...]
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