By Jacque Aragon On my daily walk, I ran into Brandon Clark and Dylan Koch. I saw the pair playing their guitars. I asked if I could take their photo. I was pleased when the boys sat back down and serenaded me. They busted out the tune, Psycho Killer by Talking Heads. It was Friday [...]
By Step Outdoors, Class took me out of town yesterday. With deadlines, proposals, descriptions, research and emails sometimes I don’t feel like there is ample time to read for enjoyment. Which means I like the opportunity to drive for the quiet and this week began listening to the first few chapters of Christopher McDougall’s, Born to [...]
The river work along the San Juan in south Pagosa is moving ahead with daily progress. The photo above shows the basics of this type work. First the large machines get in the river at its lowest depth of the year and build dams and a path for the water to flow in. The work transpires [...]
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet returns to the Community Concert Hall Mar. 20 Ballet director Jean-Philippe Malaty to offer master class to local ballet students DURANGO, Colo. – The renowned dance company representing the next generation of American contemporary ballet, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB), will bring its fresh, fluid athleticism to the Community Concert [...]
Can one get chill bumps while up to one’s nose in hot water? It was a chill bump moment for those bathing at The Springs Resort Sunday afternoon. An amazing sound fill the air and bathers looked around to find the source. Few had noticed a slender man with an even more slender horn take a [...]
Happy Spring! You are invited and always welcome to stop by the Studio and Gallery and view a selection of Chad’s new sculptures just in time to celebrate the arrival of Spring to the beautiful San Juan Mountains. (Studio and Gallery located at 52 Trinity Lane) [...]
Celebrating Spring in the Valley of the Cranes The 29th Annual MV Crane Festival will be March 9 – 11, 2012. CRANE-SPOTTING By Dianne Zuckerman MONTE VISTA – A late afternoon white out is scarcely the ideal way to catch sight of the celebrated sandhill cranes that migrate every spring and fall through [...]
As I drove home Saturday it was hard to miss this spectacle along HWY 84. I whipped out the camera and shot photos as I slowly and safely drove by. After I snapped this last photo, I mused to myself that this was one well catered fire. The first photo shows a well stocked refreshment [...]
IN STEP DANCE’S “SPRING INTO SWING” MONTH In Step Dance’s March line-up is featuring 4 very popular social dances: Slow Dance, Salsa, Jitterbug and Country Western Swing. On Sundays, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 starting at 2:00 p.m. we will be learning some fun and easy patterns for Slow Dancing. Our Latin pick is [...]
See this photo in expanded format click here. See this photo in expanded format click here. After a day of snow, Saturday began clear and 10 degree cold at the West Fork Ski Trail. The following race account was submitted by Dina Pesenson Clay Moseley of Los Alamos won the solo division (10k [...]
Wolf Creek and Snowmobile Trail Grooming pagosa springs
Spring is fast approaching, or at least March is, and we need to celebrate the transition from winter sports to spring/summer sports with the first annual Pagosa Spring Quad this Sat, March 3rd. The Challenge consists of a 5 or 10 K ski at the West Fork a 4k run on Hwy 160 to Treasure Falls and [...]
Wolf Creek Ski Area will be conducting public information meetings to share its long-term plans for ski area enhancements over the next 10 to 20 years. Some of the enhancements include lift upgrades, new lifts, and new guest support facilities. WOLF CREEK SKI AREA PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS Wolf Creek Ski Area is interested in feedback [...]
Photo: http://static.guim.co.uk Today Rain/Snow Likely Hi 47 °F Tonight Rain/Snow Lo 23 °F Tuesday Snow Hi 35 °F Tuesday Night Chance Snow Lo 5 °F Wednesday Sunny Hi 41 °F Wednesday Night Partly Cloudy Lo 15 °F Thursday Chance Snow Hi 40 °F Thursday Night Slight Chc Snow Lo 14 °F Friday [...]
The Pagosa Paws Sled Dog and Skijoring races were held at the Kuhn Ranch northwest of Pagosa Springs last weekend. It was a splendid event held to the serenade of dogs pumping adrenaline by the pints. This is an event you should not miss next time. Results pending. See this photo in expanded format click [...]
Pagosa’s Winter Sports on great snow this weekend! Wolf Creek Downhill snow report 02/23/2012 06:12 Ski Patroller: Eric Office Reporter: Kyle Summit Base Midway Depth Last 24 Hours Last 48 Hours Snowfall YTD 97″ 89″ 0″ 0″ 315 Latest Storm: “ Current Weather Temperature: 25° Yesterdays High: 40° Forecast: Partly sunny with a [...]
By Jacque Aragon Longtime beloved Pagosa resident, Nancy Flora Giordano, passed away February 12, 2012. She had celebrated her 96th birthday March 17, 2011. In March of 1950 the Giordanos moved to Pagosa Springs with their daughter and two sons, purchased the Spa and have been the owners ever since. At that time, the Giordanos [...]
Its not that cold, its not that cold, its not that cold… Yes, it was, without question, THAT cold! That Chamber crowd! Somebody call Mrs. Penquin. “If I run really fast I can stay on top like a duck.” Wrong! Speaking of tops??? Somebody pray!!! Pagosa’s funloving Roller Derby Team was on hand to do [...]
PAGOSA WINTERFEST Results pending. The 2012 Pagosa Winter Fest Nordic Ski Races. Sunday’s distance races played out under dark and heavy clouds, it was snowing shortly after the race. “Come on mom, breath!” Kitzel recovers from some fast laps. Results pending. The Eagle Mountain Mercantile Biathlon . James Dickhoff lays [...]
Be sure to join us in beautiful Pagosa Springs for 2012 WinterFest Thursday-Sunday, February 16th-19th . The water measured 31 degrees last year! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, 2/16: Soup for the Soul. 5:30pm at the Ross Aragon Community Center. Enjoy libations, visit with friends and bid on wonderful silent auction items. Then, enjoy a casual meal [...]
In one academic paper the researcher is amazed that there is little public awareness of the plant here in Pagosa Springs. The Pagosa sky rocket is something we should take to our hearts. It is beautiful, it is our plant and we should be proud of it. There should be shirts, caps and an [...]
Summit Depth: 100″ Midway Depth: 95″ Storm Total: 32″ Year-to-Date: 298″ There was no need to get your sweetheart a snow globe if you spent your Valentine’s Day at Wolf Creek – A storm that began early Sunday morning has stacked up to 32″ so far, and it’s still snowing! The all- natural snow depth [...]
By: Patty Brady Rocky Mountain Ramblers OHV Club and the Pagosa Trail Riders join forces with SJMA/USFS “Adopt A Road” program. The club has adopted forest roads “Beaver Meadows and First Notch. The San Juan National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and the San Juan Mountains Associations partner together on the San Juan Public Lands [...]
Recent announcment on Wolf Introduction Baca National Wildlife Refuge – wolf updateRecently there was a lot of chatter on the Internet relative to the potential for the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service to use wolves to help reduce the elk population on and around the Baca National Wildlife [...]
. San Juan Shootists Crown 2011 Club Champs By Dave “Mongo” Miller President San Juan Shootists The San Juan Shootists crowned our 2011 club Champions last weekend at our annual awards banquet held at Boss Hogg restaurant. The competition between shooters was close all year in both the Men’s and Ladies divisions. In [...]
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