News & Announcements

 
We heard from Randy Larson, Pagosa Fire Protection District Fire Chief, last week.  I was surprised to hear that folks that he speaks with are not always aware that we have a largely volunteer fire department!  Around 55 volunteers are in the pool of those ready to respond to fire emergency, to assist in disaster efforts and perform cold water rescue.  So far this year they have responded to 125 call and had 4 structure fires.  That is as many as the entire year last year.  There are 7 Fire Stations spread out around the 317 mile boundary of the PFPD.
 
In other news:
  • We had several guests last week.  Allen Domingo joined us from the Rio Grande Savings & Loan Bank, not only as a guest but as a Silver $500 dollar sponsor for the Kentucky Derby!
  • Jay Wilmon, the new owner of Old West Press. was there as a guest of Ramona and Jenelle Syverson joined us as Nick Tallent's guest
  • Kim announced other new 'experience auction' items; a round of golf at a prestigious course in Sedona & Wilderness Journeys river raft trip and 4-wheeler adventure
  • Sue Walan will be leaving for a job as the design-engineer for a new justice center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  Good luck Sue!
  • Roberta Tolan announced her upcoming retirement from the Archuleta County Extension Service in May