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Archive for: October, 2010

Winter Constellation Rising

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Harbinger of winter, the Pleiades constellation is now rising over the divide in the early evening.  Rocky terrestrial planets, perhaps like Earth, or Venus, appear to be forming or to have recently formed around a star in the Pleiades star cluster, according to astronomers using the Gemini Observatory in Hawaii and the Spitzer Space Telescope. The [...]

The Story of Adam & Eve’s Pets, Thanks to Jim Sawicki

   The Story of Adam & Eve’s Pets      Adam and Eve said to God, ‘Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you any more. We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us.’    And [...]

Keeping the Seasons, Photo Essay

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Pagosan, Keith Jones, is a keen observer of the beauty of the San Juan. Here he marks the current season change with dramatic and lovely photographs. Thanks to Keith for sharing. Treasure Falls Scenic Overlook   Pagosa Lakes  Pagosa Peak in the Clouds Pagosa Peak   The Eastern Range Approaching Nipple Mountain  Nipple Mountain Peak

PUBLIC TOUR OF BIOFUELS PROJECT, Nov.4th

FOREST SERVICE HOSTING PUBLIC TOUR OF BIOFUELS PROJECT PAGOSA SPRINGS – The Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest will host a public field tour of the Turkey Springs Biofuels Demonstration Project from 1 – 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 4, 2010. The project was developed by the Forest Service to test a [...]

Ron Schweickert, When Taxidermy becomes Fine Art

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Ron Schweickert is a very talented taxidermist using his skills to create new levels of art in this field. His works are not just excellent taxidermy but also are dramatic compositions that can be charming and comical to realistic scenes of native wildlife. He currently has some items for sale and can do custom work [...]

W/C Race Team Spagetti Dinner, Nov.7th

Date: November 7, 2010 http://www.wolfcreekraceteam.org Event Description wolf creek race team spagetti dinner fundraiser

Joanne Shenandoah, Community Concert Hall, Nov. 6

Native American singer/songwriter Joanne Shenandoah to take the stage at the Community Concert Hall, Nov. 6             DURANGO, Colo. – Native American singer, songwriter, actor, educator and lecturer Joanne Shenandoah, co-presented by the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College and the Fort Lewis College President’s Lecture Series, will take the stage Saturday, Nov. 6, [...]

36TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR, Nov.6th

WOMAN’S CIVIC CLUB 36TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR Date: November 6, 2010 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Event Description Over 60th booths of vendors, from all over Four Corners area, selling an array of wares, including fabric arts, jewelry, holiday crafts, fine arts, photography, metal, wood, horseshoe art, beauty products, jams, jellies, dried food mixes, [...]

Halloween Moon

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Pagosa Springs Arts Council

                                                                                             Pagosa Springs Arts Council By Roxanne Schick PSAC Artist Members’ Exhibit Currently on display in the Studio at 450 Lewis St. as part of the Artist Members’ Exhibit are oil paintings by Ermalie and Alec Cooke; Marsha Gallagher and Lavern Burton; watercolors by Jean Smith; basket weaving, bas relief and felting by Diane Davis [...]

Partnering for Safe Food, Nov. 2nd

Partnering for Safe Food Local restaurant managers and interested community members are invited to a special presentation on “Food Safety Issues in Our Community” on Tuesday, November 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m.  San Juan Basin Health Department is hosting the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Regional Food Specialist in speaking about employee health regulations [...]

Arts Council, exhibit runs through November 2

Pagosa Springs Arts Council Artsline By Roxanne Schick PSAC Artist Members’ Exhibit Currently on display in the Studio at 450 Lewis St. as part of the Artist Members’ Exhibit are oil paintings by Ermalie and Alec Cooke; Marsha Gallagher and Lavern Burton; watercolors by Jean Smith; basket weaving, bas relief and felting by Diane Davis [...]

Sisson Library News

LIBRARY NEWS   Civic Club holiday bazaar takes place next weekend   By Carole Howard and the Library Staff                    Next weekend brings us one of the most popular events of the year – the Women’s Civic Club annual bazaar on Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Center.  For [...]

In Loving Memory of Jerry Driesens

Jerry Dale Driesens went to be with the Lord  on October 26, 2010 at the age of 62.  He was born on December 19, 1947 to Gerald Nelson Driesens and Ruth Olthoff Driesens in Grand Rapids, MI.  He grew up there and later moved to  Phoenix, AZ, graduating from Phoenix Christian High School.  He joined the United [...]

The ICARE Project Overnights in Pagosa

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The little three wheeled car pulls a trailer covered with solar panels for electric power. It has a small generator for extra power on sunless days.  The ICARE Project The ICARE Project is a non-profit undertaking whose aim is to take a tour around the world, starting in May 2010 and ending in October 2011, [...]

Don’t shoot the moose!!!

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Thanks to Lloyd Rainy at The Sportsman’s Camp for the photo.   Don’t shoot the moose!!! Several moose are reported living in the upper Piedra area and ranging down to highway 160 west of Pagosa..

Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District Meeting

NOTICE OF 1. SPECIAL MEETING 2. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting and Public Hearing of the Board of Directors of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District have been scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. The Special Meeting and Public Hearing will be held at the District’s [...]

Hot Spring Resort Featured in Chicago Tribune

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PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. — Our walk to the hot springs in 14-degree mountain air was short. But in bathing suits, flip-flops and our resort’s ubiquitous cream-colored robes, my ankles had never been so cold. Rachael said, “Brrrrrrrr!” Or maybe it was “Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!” I was too cold to hear clearly. When we finally arrived at The [...]

Joint Town of Pagosa Springs & Archuleta County

Joint Town of Pagosa Springs  & Archuleta County Planning Commission Work Session Agenda Wednesday October 27, 2010      5:30 – 8:30pm Archuleta County Commissioner meeting Room 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147 I. AGENDA 1. Review of zoning map discussions and modifications. 2. Highway 160 Access Control Plan (ACP) 3. Generate the Joint Planning Commission [...]

Fly Fishing Documentary Features Pagosa Springs – Debuts 2011

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By Fran Lohr The following is a link to the trailer for a documentary to be released in 2011.  It is being filmed by 2 former Pagosa Springs residents and stars one Pagosa resident and one former fishing guide from Pagosa.  It was partially filmed in Pagosa.  What a great advertisement for our town!! http://www.lowandclear.com/

Boo!

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The San Juan gets Flocked

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Snow falls in the high country. Snow covers the peaks of the Continental Divide and the high country down to about 9,000 feet. A long lasting color season produces vistas with while mountains and yellow and red trees, an amazing sight!

Cuban-fusion style with Lizt Alfonso Danza Cuba, Nov.1st

Cuban-fusion style with Lizt Alfonso Danza Cuba comes to the Community Concert Hall, Nov. 1             DURANGO, Colo. – One of Cuba’s most prestigious and popular dance ensembles, Lizt Alfonso Danza Cuba, will grace the stage at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, Monday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Established in 1991 by renowned [...]

Community Flu Clinic

Pagosa Springs on Friday, November 5

Pagosa Springs Sisson Library News

LIBRARY NEWS Free Lifelong Learning lectures underway By Carole Howard and the Library staff This year’s fall series of  free Lifelong Learning lectures is underway at the library.  Back by popular demand, this new group of interesting presentations takes place on Saturdays from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Mark your calendars to take advantage of these [...]

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