Archuleta County

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Sean Murray named new District Attorney for 6th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis says Southwest Colorado has the right man at the helm

March 14, 2024

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End of an era: 75 years of San Juan Basin Public Health

district dissolved Dec. 31, ending a historic enterprise in regional cooperation

January 8, 2024

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News to look out for in 2024

Southwest Colorado topics of interest include affordable housing, multiple murder trials and county government elections

January 3, 2024

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Here’s a look at the top Southwest Colorado stories that defined 2023

2023 was a busy year in Southwest Colorado. The last year was filled with some notable highs, including the unveiling…

January 1, 2024

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Four Corners organization receives grant to help tourism growth

Across Borders Scenic and Historic Byway commission will receive $10,000 worth of tourism marketing consulting

December 10, 2023

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Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

$1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

November 28, 2023

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Faithful dog found with owner 10 weeks after Pagosa Springs man went missing

71-year-old man found dead in wilderness area; Jack Russell Terrier rescued and reunited with family

November 15, 2023

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Scattered storms expected through Friday in Southwest Colorado

of Archuleta County are experiencing severe drought

September 13, 2023

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Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado

Montezuma County restrictions remain in place

August 31, 2023

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Officials confident as Archuleta County health department takes shape

‘We’re going to pull it off,’ says Commissioner Warren Brown

August 30, 2023

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Health officials advise residents get their COVID vaccines

is starting and new COVID-19 boosters could be around the corner

August 17, 2023

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Health board takes ‘lessons learned’ from emergency compensation report

Members voted not to pursue further investigation into the matter

August 12, 2023

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Gas prices in La Plata County are rising again

in Ukraine and other factors causing fluctuation in local fuel costs

August 1, 2023

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Chris Mountain Fire, west of Pagosa Springs, nearly 50% contained

Firefighters focus on burnouts, establishing fire lines

July 7, 2023

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Hot weather, strong winds likely to drive wildfire this week west of Pagosa Springs

Mountain Fire grew to 459 acres, zero percent contained as of Monday

July 4, 2023

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Wildfire west of Pagosa Springs prompts evacuations

number of homes threatened, none lost to 120-acre blaze

June 29, 2023

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Tri-State proposes rate increase impacting La Plata Electric Association

Inflationary expenses push company to submit new formula rate filing

June 23, 2023

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Over 250 nonprofits signed up for Rural Philanthropy Days next week in Southwest Colorado

Conference aims to connect local organizations with Front Range donors

June 1, 2023

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Prescribed burn north of Bayfield expected to wrap up today

1,300 acres are being treated in the Beaver Meadows and First Notch areas

May 30, 2023

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How’s your internet? Counties in Southwest Colorado want to know

local governments are collecting speed data to be used in funding applications

May 22, 2023

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Forest Service reverses course on Jackson Mountain trails north of Pagosa Springs

district removes proposed construction of 40 miles of trail from project

April 24, 2023

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Body of missing man found in Lake Pagosa

Springs’ man retrieved from lake Tuesday

April 19, 2023

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Pagosa Springs physicians request reconsideration of health department dissolution

Plata County commissioners plan to stay the course

March 28, 2023

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What will Archuleta County do without San Jan Basin Public Health?

'We cannot fail at this,’ says Commissioner Warren Brown

January 27, 2023