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Archive for: March, 2011

PAWSD Says Farewell to Old Fee Schedule

Roy Vega | 3/31/11 At a special meeting Tuesday night March 28th, the Board of Directors unanimously passed Resolution 2011-4, A Resolution of Amendment to and Clarification of the Application of the District’s Capital Investment Fees, Water Resource Fee, and Availability Fee Assessments. This was a watershed event in the recent history of the PAWS [...]

Three Little Pigs, Thanks Woody Pope

   The Three Little Pigs Three Little Pigs went out to dinner one night. The waiter came and took their drink order. ‘I would like a Sprite,’ said the first little piggy. ‘I would like a Coke,’ said the second little piggy. ‘I want beer, lots and lots of beer,’ said the third little piggy. [...]

Spring Break @ The Spring Resort

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Spring break at The Springs. These sisters from Durango enjoy the water falls.    Kids love the splashing.  See more of The Springs click here.  

Hot Springs Pond Drained

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The big mineral water pond has been drained for work on plumbing.   Yes, they saved enough of the gold carp fish to begin a new population. People seem to love the fish and the fish love the warm water.

Pagosa’s Mysterious Stone Stacker

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These strange formations are done by “Pagosa’s Mysterious Stone Stacker.” We have published photos of the stacks over the last several years. These kids from Phoenix are acting out a push over, but they didn’t and actually added to the stack.

Flute and Harp Concert Wild Spirit Gallery

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Flute and Harp Concert Wild Spirit Gallery Saturday, April 16 at 4 pm. A theme of beauty and romance ties together music from different lands and eras. Tournier’s “Letter from the Gardener” and Lehmann’s “Ah, Moon of my Delight” were inspired by the love poetry of Henri Bataille and Omar Khayyam.  Ravel’s “Habanera” evokes the [...]

Town’s Recreation News

Thursday, March 31 is Deadline for Tee Ball Thursday is the deadline to register for this year’s tee-ball league; any child who is 5 or 6 years old is eligible to participate. Registrations are available at the recreation office in Town Hall and have been dispersed to local schools. Registrations are also available for download [...]

JOINT TOWN/COUNTY WORKSESSION AGENDA

JOINT TOWN/COUNTY WORKSESSION AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ROOM, COURTHOUSE 10:30 AM I. Skate Park II. Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation Direction III. Governor Hickenlooper’s Bottom-Up Economic Development Plan IV. Geothermal Research Project

Earth Roamer extreme camper in Pagosa

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900 mile range and very heavy duty. We counted 42 lug nuts on that front wheel!!!

FINAL WEEK FOR BIG GAME DRAW APPLICATIONS

FINAL WEEK FOR BIG GAME DRAW APPLICATIONS DENVER – With the April 5 deadline for Colorado’s big game draw fast approaching, the Colorado Division of Wildlife is reminding hunters that a few hours spent planning now can help ensure a memorable and successful big game hunt this fall.   Colorado wildlife managers estimate the state’s [...]

Talking Golden Retriever, thanks Woody Pope

A guy is driving around the back woods and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: ‘Talking Dog For Sale’ He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a nice looking golden retriever [...]

Artists and Vendor spaces available for the roundup.

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                Order above poster click here. There’s gold in these here hills! Golden Retrievers that is and the Gold Rush is on. On June 24-25, 2011 the Town of Pagosa Springs in collaboration with Golden Retriever Round-Up is organizing the largest showing of pups this town has ever seen. [...]

American Red Cross Volunteers Needed

All across the United States, American Red Cross volunteers help save lives in many different ways.  Each year hundreds of thousands of volunteers donate their time and talents, but we need YOUR help to continue to provide vital services in the Archuleta County area. Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross is always looking [...]

Chimney Rock Open House and Rummage Sale

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Chimney Rock Archaeological Area Volunteer Open House and Rummage Sale Saturday, April 9th Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) invites community members to come to the annual Chimney Rock Archaeological Area Open House & Rummage Sale at the Community Center on Hot Springs Boulevard, from 9a.m. to 1p.m., Saturday April 9th. The purpose of this event [...]

Be Bear Aware this Spring

BE BEAR AWARE THIS SPRING Be Bear Aware this Spring GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -   As spring arrives in Colorado, the Division of Wildlife is reminding rural and suburban residents that now is the time to clean up sources of food that could attract black bears to residential neighborhoods. Black bears are large, intelligent omnivores that [...]

Irish Golfer, Thanks Maryellen Beuerlein

Irish golfer A golfer playing in Ireland hooked his drive into the woods. Looking for his ball, he found a little Leprechaun flat on his back, a big bump on his head and the golfer’s ball beside him. Horrified, the golfer got his water bottle from the cart and poured it over the little guy, [...]

Our Heros, Pagosa Lads Score at the Winter Nationals at Winter Park, Colorado

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WINTER PARK — Skiing is one of the world’s few sports that appeals as much to a 4-year-old as an 84-year-old. The NASTAR National Championships were held at Winter Park, March 24-27, Racers of all ages competed. NASTAR is the largest recreational ski and snowboard race program in the nation. More than 1,200 qualifiers from across the [...]

SHY RABBIT opens ‘Spring View’ exhibition

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Welcome in the new season by enjoying ‘Spring View’, on display at SHY RABBIT April 2 – June 5. This festive exhibit launches with an Open House on Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is welcome. ‘Spring View’ (woodcut) by Jean Gumpper is a view from the studio of Pikes [...]

Free Adult Immunizations Offered in Pagosa

Free Adult Immunizations Offered in Pagosa at San Juan Basin Health Department San Juan Basin Health Department wants to remind Archuleta County residents of the importance of adults keeping up with their vaccinations. Not only do immunizations protect you but also your family and those more vulnerable in our community. Free adult vaccinations are available [...]

Gotta love women, Thanks Jim Sawicki

Gotta love women~  A fifty-ish woman was at home happily jumping on her bed and squealing with delight. Her husband watches her for a while and asks, “Do you have any idea how ridiculous you look?, What’s the matter with you?” The woman continues to bounce on the bed and says, “I don’t care, I [...]

People love baby pictures!

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I get a lot of comments on photos of my grand daughter. Now almost one, she received a Korean outfit from relatives.

Arts Council News

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With Thanks to the Pagosa Community Thank you all for your ongoing support in coming and sharing in the March 23 Sundowner with Estudio Y Galeria and the Arts Council. We had a wonderful evening. Please come by and see us at your convenience. We are here to assist your arts needs and from now [...]

Town’s Recreation News

Volunteers Sought for Youth Fishing Program The recreation office is seeking volunteers interested in assisting with this year’s Hooked on Fishing” program. The program consists of four-hour sessions and is tentatively scheduled to be held Mondays in June at Lake Forest. The sessions typically cover a variety of basic fishing topics, including species identification, casting, [...]

Our family enjoyed visiting your community

Our family enjoyed visiting your community very much during spring break. The snow skiing was great and so was the lodging, the shopping, and the wonderful restaurants. Most especially, though, were the friendly people of Pagosa Springs. We will see you again soon. Dennis and Elizabeth Griffin Somerville, Texas

Cole Jackson, a very special young man – thanks to Pagosans who donated

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I don’t know if it was the mountain air or the healing powers of the springs, but he has felt well all week!

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