Spring Tulips at Navajo Trail

Beauty at the Bank

Photos: Jacque Aragon A beautiful Crabapple tree ar Bank of the San Juans.

My inconclusive travel plans 2012, Thanks Woody Pope

My inconclusive travel plans 2012, since I don’t have an expiration date on my forehead: I have been in many places, but I’ve never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can’t go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I’ve also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, [...]

Bob Formwalt has been re-elected at LPEA

Two incumbents, two challengers chosen in LPEA director election Formwalt, McCaw re-elected; Bassett and Erb replace incumbents Lieb and Brodsky   DURANGO, Colo. – Incumbent board member Bob Formwalt has been re-elected by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) members to fill director seats for Districts 1 and 2, respectively, with challengers Britt Bassett chosen in [...]

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 at 12:00 noon Town Hall Council Chambers 551 Hot Springs Boulevard I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER II.APPROVAL of MEETING MINUTES FROM MAY 1, 2012 III.LIQUOR LICENSE  1.Liquor License Renewal – Pagosa Bar Inc, 460 Pagosa Street  2.Special Events Liquor Permit – Buckwild Productions Inc., Red, White and Brews [...]

Chimney Rock National Monument, are we ready?

The meeting last week concerning national monument status for Chimney Rock was informative and thought provoking. In this time when all politicians are looking to do something positive, monument status looks to become a reality. At least, both Democrats and Republicans have come out for it! It’s a miracle! There is no question that monument [...]

School of Mines study the geothermal aquifer

A large team of School of Mines graduate students  study the geothermal aquifer under Pagosa Springs.  

Big Event – Families learning wildlife-recreation skills

POUDRE RENDEZVOUS OUTDOOR SKILLS DAY JUNE 9 DENVER – Weld and Larimer County families are welcome to join Colorado Parks and Wildlife and its partners for a full day of archery, fishing, shooting, and wildlife recreation at Colorado Youth Outdoors’ Swift Ponds in Fort Collins, June 9.  This fun and educational event offers families a [...]

Big Dogs Huge Paws Benefit in Denver

Big Dogs Huge Paws cordially invites you to the first annual Black and White Gala     This unique fundraising event will be hosted by CBS Anchor Lauren Whitney, and will feature live entertainment and a live & silent auction   Date:  Saturday, June 30, 2012 Time:6:00pm – 10:00pm Location: Renaissance Hotel Denver Ballroom – 3801 [...]

Is this guy looney or what???

See video click here. Judging from the list of addresses he sent this to he is from Colorado!

Hepatitis Awareness Month

Hepatitis Awareness Month May has been designated Hepatitis Awareness Month.  Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can become chronic, life-long infections which can lead to liver cancer. Millions of Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis, and many do not know they are infected. Since chronic hepatitis often does not cause any symptoms until serious liver [...]

Bathing Beauty gets attention!

Dear God: It’s me, the Dog Part II

Dear God: It’s me, the Dog   Dear God: Is it on purpose that Our Names are spelled the same, only in reverse?   Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another?   Dear God: When we get to Heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or will it [...]

Black Mountain, Mosca and Lower Piedra Roads are now open.

Black Mountain, Mosca and Lower Piedra Roads are now open.   Willow Draw is now closed to all Full-sized vehicles.  Signs will be posted.  All campgrounds are open except Blanco River Campground which will be available for reservations for groups at www.recreation.gov on May 25th. East Fork, West Fork and Palisades Campgrounds are also available [...]

Town’s Rec. News, Baseball assessments today.

Baseball assessments set for Tuesday Rosters for the coach-pitch division (ages 6-8) are being finalized and the assessments for this year’s 9-10 and 11-12 divisions have been set for Tuesday, May 15 at the high school ball fields. Participants and coaches in the 9-10 division should report to the fields at 5:30 p.m.; the assessment [...]

Laurel & Doug Epps Music Movie For Sale

Dear Friends,   As you may or may not know, Doug & I decided in mid-2007 to become independent filmmakers, after leaving Homer, Alaska for new adventures.  We have been working on a documentary movie called “Soul Resonance” – A Cross-Cultural Celebration of Zimbabwean Music.  Being new to this industry, we made several mistakes along [...]

Pagosa does Tradition, The Shootists to 4th Grade Rendezvous

The San Juan Shootist Fast Draw Club held a shooting meet last Saturday at Fred Harman Art Museum. The club is  preparing for the big event to be held at the Archuleta County Fair this year. The San Juan Shootists are proud to announce that we will be hosting the 2012 Cowboy Fast Draw Association’s [...]

4th Grade Mountain Man Rendezvous

The assignment was entitled “Mountain Man Rendezvous.” They could dress like, cowboys, Indians or fur traders from the 1800′s. Photos: Jacque Aragon    

4th Grade Mountain Man Rendezvous, see article tomorrow.

Shootist Shooting, See article Tuesday

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 Town Hall Council Chambers 12:00 P.M. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVAL of MEETING MINUTES FROM MAY 1, 2012 III. LIQUOR LICENSE 1. Liquor License Renewal – Pagosa Bar Inc, 460 Pagosa Street 2. Special Events Liquor Permit – Buckwild Productions Inc., Red, White and Brews [...]

Pagosa Springs Heritage Month

• Thursday, May 10: Chimney Rock Interpretive Association potluck dinner and presentation. Featuring guest speaker Wilfred Moses, traditional practitioner of the Navajo Nation, with a talk entitled, “The Sacred Mountains and The Four Elements.” The potluck will be held at 6 p.m. at the Ross Aragon Community Center. • Saturday, May 12: San Juan Historical [...]

Dear God: It’s me, the Dog Part I, Thanks Sheran Brown

Dear God: Here is a list of just some of the things I must remember to be a good Dog: 1. I will not eat the cat’s food before he eats it or after he throws it up. 2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way [...]

Campfire Cooking – A Pagosa Hint by Stacy Boone

Campfire Cooking – A Pagosa Hint     Remember childhood? Then you remember cooking over the campfire. And, you also remember that everything tasted great and was made better by the fact that something got burned, dropped into the ash and was wiped off and eaten. Then, there is the smell of a campfire … [...]

Pagosa Disk Golf Tournment, a photo essay

The club held its first tournment of the season Saturday under the giant pines of Reservoir Hill. This is not your old time frisbee toss! I did say tall pines! Can you find the golfers? You have to be good to cast a disk between the trees. The club has come a long way making [...]