Sexual assault case against Pagosa Springs man to be retried in January
The case against a Pagosa Springs man suspected of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl last year in Bayfield will be retried, according to Sixth Judicial District Attorney Christian Champagne. The...
View Article2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
2019 was a busy and interesting year in Pagosa Country. There was no want for good news, bad news, controversial issues, and no lack of interesting news events to keep SUN readers focused on local...
View Article2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
2019 was a busy and interesting year in Pagosa Country. There was no want for good news, bad news, controversial issues, and no lack of interesting news events to keep SUN readers focused on local...
View Article2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
2019 was a busy and interesting year in Pagosa Country. There was no want for good news, bad news, controversial issues, and no lack of interesting news events to keep SUN readers focused on local...
View Article2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
2019 was a busy and interesting year in Pagosa Country. There was no want for good news, bad news, controversial issues, and no lack of interesting news events to keep SUN readers focused on local...
View ArticlePreliminary hearing reveals more details in Vista homicide
By Chris Mannara Staff Writer At a preliminary hearing on Monday, new details were revealed in the August 2019 homicide of Millie Mestas, 47, of Archuleta County. The full version of this story is...
View ArticleMultiple burglaries reported at residence near Navajo Lake
By Chris Mannara Staff Writer Two burglaries were reported at a residence near Navajo Lake in late January, prompting more patrols from Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies. The full...
View ArticleStolen guns, credit cards and drugs recovered in burglary investigation
By Chris Mannara Staff Writer A burglary at a home on County Road 600 led to local law enforcement making four arrests of individuals with stolen guns, credit cards and drugs. The full version of this...
View ArticleLocal man sentenced to 18 years for burglary
By Chris Mannara Staff Writer Lon Joseph Peterson, a man with ties to Pagosa Springs, pleaded guilty on March 6 to burglary and was subsequently sentenced to 18 years in prison. The full version of...
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Deputy injured in incident, one arrested
By Chris Mannara Staff Writer An Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputy was injured during an incident on April 25. The full version of this story is available in the print edition and...
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Most crimes decrease, increase in assaults and weapons crimes
By Chris Mannara Staff Writer Local law enforcement agencies are reporting a decrease in crime rates, but the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is reporting an increase in assaults and weapons...
View ArticleDowntown foot chase leads to arrests
By Chris Mannara Staff Writer A routine traffic stop on May 27 by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) resulted in a foot chase and a warrant arrest by the clock tower at U.S. 160 and Lewis Street. The full...
View ArticleLocal man killed after attempted burglary in Durango
By Chris Mannara Staff Writer The man who died in an officer-involved shooting July 1 in Durango has been identified by the Durango Police Department (DPD) as Jason Noble Snow, of Pagosa Springs. The...
View ArticleMore than 140 illegal marijuana plants seized in searches
By Clayton Chaney Staff Writer On Sept. 24, Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) carried out two search warrants that resulted in the seizure of more than 140 illegal marijuana plants and four...
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Suspect sought following Monday incident
By Randi Pierce Staff Writer Preliminary information has been released regarding a Monday incident that resulted in an officer discharging his firearm and a wanted suspect. According to a Tuesday press...
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Suspect sought following Monday incident
Shahan By Randi Pierce Staff Writer Preliminary information has been released regarding a Monday incident that resulted in an officer discharging his firearm and a wanted suspect. According to a...
View ArticlePolitical sign thefts reported ahead of election
By Simone Mounsamy Staff Writer Political campaign signs have been stolen from yards, notably around Pagosa Lakes, and elsewhere in town. The full version of this story is available in the print...
View ArticleACSO led on Sunday morning motorcycle chase through a blizzard
By Clayton Chaney Staff Writer At approximately 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, Archuleta County Combined Dispatch received a call concerning a shooting at a residence on County Road 391. The full version...
View ArticleExplosives and guns found, seized in ACSO search Suspect sought
By Clayton Chaney Staff Writer On Friday, Nov. 6, the bomb squad from Farmington, N.M., was in Pagosa Springs to assist the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) with the recovery, transportation...
View ArticlePolice seeking information on downtown burglary
By Clayton Chaney Staff Writer On Nov. 22, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a Pagosa Springs Police Department (PSPD) officer responded to a complaint of theft at The Springs Resort and Spa. According to...
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