Geothermal Heated Earth

Photo taken behind the courthouse in Centennial Park where the overflow from the town’s geothermal over flow is piped to the river. This space always melts snow first, what a great spot for a greenhouse. Dakota likes it!

Photo taken behind the courthouse in Centennial Park where the overflow from the town’s geothermal over flow is piped to the river. This space always melts snow first, what a great spot for a greenhouse. Dakota likes it!
WATERCRAFT INSPECTOR (GENERAL LABOR 1) – GRAND JUNCTION AND RANGELY Be part of a mission that benefits everyone. Click Watercraft Inspector (General Labor 1) – Grand Junction and Rangely to view the job announcement, and follow the instructions contained in the job announcement to apply. (The deadline to apply is March 28, 2011 @ 5:00 [...]
SJMA Winter Ecology Workshop February 26 Join Paul Morey, wildlife biologist for Mesa Verde National Park, for a winter ecology and animal tracking workshop on Saturday, February 26 from 9 – 11 am in La Plata Canyon. Morey has worked locally as a wildlife biologist for Mesa Verde, the Forest Service, and BLM for [...]
Geothermal Experts Advise Pagosa Springs Community on Potential Geothermal Development Opportunities Last September, the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership (GGP), with assistance from Elaine Wood, hosted internationally renowned geothermal experts in Pagosa Springs to help the community understand their unique geothermal assets and potential uses. The visit was sponsored by the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) where [...]
A Strange noise A man is driving down the road and breaks down near a monastery. He goes to the monastery, knocks on the door, and says, My car broke down. Do you think I could stay the night? The monks graciously accept him, feed him dinner, and even fix his car. As the man [...]

Sharon’s website includes information from personal experience and links to some of the best aids for seniors and handicapped folks. Mobility aids are devices designed to assist walking or otherwise improve the mobility of people with a mobility impairment. There are various walking aids which can help with impaired ability to walk and wheelchairs or [...]

We’ll be playing your favorite Broadway show tunes all night long. On keyboard is the ever-talented John Graves, with special guest stars and local singing talents Johnny K and Natalie Oman. Enjoy a delicious pizza bar and salad as an appetizer provided by DJ’s. Join the Pagosa Springs Arts Council in this fun-filled fundraiser. Tickets [...]

. Sometimes it’s hard to work done when the snow is falling so pretty just outside my office at Jim Smith Realty. . Main Street Webcam All Our Pagosa Springs Webcams By D. West Davies of Jim Smith Realty Email me for Pagosa Springs real estate information All Things Pagosa Fall Colors Pictures All [...]

All of the Nordic trails, Nordic Races and the coming Pagosa Paw Sled Dog Races would not be possible with out the hard work of trail groomers. Here Doug Call grooms with The Pagosa Nordic Club’s big Yamaha.

After losing his parents, this 3 year old orangutan was so depressed he wouldn’t eat and didn’t respond to any medical treatments. The veterinarians thought he would surely die from sadness. The zoo keepers found an old sick dog on the grounds in the park at the zoo where the orangutan lived and took the [...]

Mark your calenders, March 12-13, for the “PAGOSA PAW” Dog Sled, Canine Ski Jouring and Canine Cross (snowshoeing with your dog) Races !! This is a SW Colorado Mountain Mushers race stop. We should see a number of folks from out of town. We need volunteers for friday course set up, sunday [...]
ELK HUNTING UNIVERSITY 2011 IS NOW IN SESSION! Last year’s efforts at providing new insights, techniques and concepts for hunting the “Monarch of the Rockies” hit the mark. Elk Hunting University (EHU) pages were viewed more than 400,000 times in fewer than 12 months! Responses to and comments about EHU’s time- and field-tested wisdom, tips, and advice [...]
Pagosa Springs Arts Council By Roxanne Schick February 17, 2011 Pagosa Springs Arts Council Has Moved PSAC is now located in the new Estudio Y Galeria at 84 Gold Mine Drive. Our winter hours are Tuesdays from 12-4. So please drop by and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee from the Potter Bean, the newest [...]
Friday, February 25, 2011, The River Point Cafe, 9:00 am Agenda The Great Golden Retriever Roundup June 24-26 (Steve Vassallo will facilitate meeting in absence of Bob Moomaw) I. Welcoming Remarks/Overview II. Sponsorships Needed Now! III. Insurance Coverage (Chamber Status) IV. Recap of Events/Responsibilities /Goodie Bag V. High Desert Dog Magazine Ad/Coverage/ Clear [...]
SISSON LIBRARY NEWS Did you know …? What the numbers say about your library By Carole Howard and the Library Staff Grants from foundations and corporations are a major source of operating funds for the Sisson Library. These organizations require lots of figures to prove that any library requesting donated funds is well managed [...]

Courtesy Jacque Aragon Patty Black posing with her snowboard instructor Miles. It was a great day!

Tuesday’s Tourism Conference held by the Town Tourism Committee was well attended. Excellent programing produced an electric atmosphere of enthusiastic business owners learning the newest trends in marketing Colorado. Mayor Ross Aragon spoke welcoming everyone and relating a charming [...]

It is so sweet when one of our readers sends in a photo reminding Pagosan’s that a Summer filled with flowers is just around the corner. We need it at this time of year. Thanks a lot Jeff.

TURN OFF YOUR TV: This Week’s Live Performances in Pagosa Springs Cynda Green Several years ago I hired a guy from the classifieds to haul some yard debris. He and his worker worked until the job was done, and I remember I enjoyed some conversation with them. His name was Eric Wade. [...]

Cross country ski trails grooming report. The Pagosa Nordic Club cross country ski trails grooming report. Pagosa Nordic Club cross country ski trails grooming report Here is your cross country ski trails grooming report The following trails have been groomed for skate skiing with set tracks for classic X-C skiing. West Fork groomed February 21st Coyote [...]

The future of the Upper San Juan Health Services District (USJHSD) is unknown and can be exciting, so the Board of Directors is developing a road map towards a desired future. By spring of 2011, the USJHSD will be positioned with a multi-year strategic plan. Nationally, health care changes are continuously happening. So locally, while [...]

The teacher graded it and the child brought it home. She returned to school the next day with the following note: Dear Ms. Davis, I want to be perfectly clear on my child’s homework illustration. It is NOT of me on a dance pole on [...]
The Reservoir Hill Task Force Subcommittee of the Town Tourism Committee will hold a status meeting on Thursday, February 24th at 4pm at River Pointe Café. Robert Hart Chairperson of the TTC