These ladies from Mexico came to Pagosa Saturday to find and soak in the hot spring. They reminded me of years past when the springs experience was completely different than now. Read along here and discover the past of The Great Pagosa Hot Spring. No one seemed to know when the “Hippy Dip” was first [...]
One Sunday morning, an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn-out old hat and an equally worn, dog-eared Bible. The church [...]
The Town Tourism Committee’s Tourism Ambassador Program is beginning this summer meeting and offering information to tourists in downtown Pagosa Springs and out along the highways and byways of Pagosa Country. Tourists always have a variety of questions and the Ambassadors are knowledgeable and specially trained along side the Chamber Diplomats. Shown here is Ambassador Beverly [...]
Pagosa Memorial Day Tribute By Cynda Green ”Taps” is played over every veteran’s grave. Experience an amazing version here. I drive by Hill Top Cemetery every day. But yesterday, Memorial Day, I drove to Hill Top Cemetery to pay my respects to the veterans that are buried there. As I drove through [...]
SISSON LIBRARY NEWS Free Summer Reading Program starts today By Carole Howard and the Library Staff It’s not too late to sign up for your library’s free seven-week Summer Reading Program that starts today (Friday, May 27) and ends with a party on Friday evening, July 15. Summer reading activities are open to [...]
I’ve fielded many calls recently from folks under the impression that we are under snow and campgrounds are closed! A recent article in the online Denver Post would lead many to believe that the entire state is under a ton of snow. Our RV reservations for Memorial Day are way down and I think it’s [...]
S O M E T I M E S Sometimes… When you cry…. No one sees your tears. Sometimes… When you are in pain. No one sees your hurt. Sometimes.. When you are worried.. No one sees your stress Sometimes.. When you are happy.. No one sees your smile .. But FART!!just ONE time…
WILL 2011 MATCH ’90 AS “YEAR OF THE SUCKER”? DENVER – Aurora Reservoir continues to produce record-sized fish in Colorado but the latest whopper out of the impoundment wasn’t a fish most people think of when they think “trophy”. Parker angler Jay Grupp was hoping to catch walleye near the dam at the reservoir when [...]
DOW BIOLOGISTS START BEAR STUDY IN DURANGO DURANGO, Colo. – The Colorado Division of Wildlife is starting a five-year research project in the Durango area to learn more about the local black bear population. This is the first study of its kind in southwest Colorado and will be one of the most comprehensive studies [...]
Could a “T-Shirt” be next?
See this painting in larger format click here. During a previous chapter of my life around 1994; I found a young woman’s skeleton coming up out of the ground next to the “Great Kiva”of Chimney Rock Archaeology Area, near Pagosa Springs, Colorado, which had been my home for 11 years. This discovery occurred during a [...]
This fellow has hand paddles on gloves. Interesting!
Since the groundbreaking on August 22, 2008, there has been a tremendous push to make sure that Southern Ute culture and tradition is personified with integrity through a modern yet timeless sacred symbol of the eagle. See the eagle in its subtle form within the museum. Under construction since early 2007, the museum was designed [...]
The Town Historic Preservation Board presents guest speaker, John Motter “Pagosa Country, the first fifty years” part two. Join us this Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 6pm – 7:30pm in the Ross Aragon Community Center for John Motter’s presentation “Pagosa Country, the first fifty years” part two. Guest speaker, local historian and author John Motter [...]
Summer, 2011 As of May 23 FREE WALKS, TALKS, AND TOURS Programs provided by the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest Wednesday June 1 at 9:00 a.m. A Forest Tells a Story: with help from Susan Halabrin Take a driving and walking tour of the changing forest in the Turkey Springs [...]
LPEA Golf Tournament set for June 18 at Pagosa Springs Golf Course Fundraising event will benefit the Pagosa Springs holiday lights program PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. – La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) will once again host its annual Golf Tournament at the Pagosa Springs Golf Course, Saturday, June 18, 2011. Space is limited and registration [...]
This car is not what it appears. Owned by Rod Rea of Pagosa Springs, it is a replica car with all modern gear under a fiberglass body. It is likely the best all around driving car on the block and it is for sale. The bidding starts at 264-5010.
A white water rodeo was the event along the river over the weekend. Kayakers did tricks and were judged on skill level. Can you hear me now??? He provided info to the audience and extolled the kayakers to do more tricks in the time allowed. Kayakers had a great time seemingly drowning for sport! There [...]
The show was a great success and a lot of fun. Bless Mary Jo for being master of the weather, we were under a winter storm warning and with pure will she held it at bay for this early season show. This was the scene just up Hwy 160 as the cars came to town. [...]
Huck Finn Fishing Day This year’s Huck Finn Fishing Day is set for Thursday, May 26 from 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the River Center ponds. Youths ages 5-11 are eligible to participate in this free event; siblings, parents and guardians are welcome to attend. Costumes are not required, but prizes will be awarded to the [...]
TURN OFF YOUR TV: This Week’s Live Music Performances in Pagosa Springs Cynda Green Last Saturday at the Buffalo Inn we were treated to a rare appearance of Folk Fest favorites Sarah Siskind (of Sarah Siskind), and her husband Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters. Not only do I enjoy their musicianship, but also, [...]
SISSON LIBRARY NEWS Sign up now for free Summer Reading Program By Carole Howard and the Library Staff Registration week for your library’s free Summer Reading Program starts this coming Monday, May 23. Summer reading activities are for all ages, so we hope everyone will sign up and participate. This year’s umbrella [...]
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