Author: Lee Riley

The Weather gods have been more reasonable in February. The sun has come back into play. We have gotten snow on a semi-regular basis, enough to keep all the winter sports enthusiasts happy, but we have seen 50 degree temperatures here and there, and I feel spring is just around the corner. Every day I […]

The big news story so far this year has been all about the weather. For the first 3 weeks of January, we had almost no sun and lots of snow. There were no stars in the sky and no full moon. The good news is we got lots of moisture. We are 170% of normal. […]

As I look out my window, I see a winter wonderland. It’s been snowing for days, which is great news for all the visitors who have been here over the holidays skiing, snowmobiling, and playing in the snow. Town has been very busy, with all the hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops going strong. This is […]

About a week ago, Indian Summer was still in full swing in Pagosa with temperatures in the low 60s. We’ve now returned to more traditional weather with temperatures in the low 30s. The ski area opened on Thanksgiving Day with only marginal snow. Over the past week, they received an additional 28 inches. We still […]

Indian summer is what’s happening. October has been beautiful if you like warm temperatures and no moisture. It works for me, but it’s not what the hunters and skiers are looking for. It’s not uncommon for Wolf Creek Ski Area to be open for Halloween; not this year. We still have two hunting seasons to […]

Autumn is beautiful in Pagosa. Nature’s main artist showed up a couple of weeks ago and His brush has done a splendid job. The colors are spectacular and probably at their peak this week. The Town of Pagosa Springs continues to be busy. The first batch of hunters, those who use black powder or archery, […]

Fall seems to be coming early this year. Over the past couple of weeks, temperatures have been in the low 70s and we have had a lot of rain with a touch of snow in the high country. I’m beginning to see some of the vegetation start to turn. School starts this week. The 21st […]

Happy 240th birthday, America! The 4th of July is the busiest time of year for Pagosa Springs. We represent small-town America at its finest. The party starts off with a parade and then an arts & crafts fair. The carnival is going on, and the Red Ryder Rodeo is happening. The finale of the celebration […]

Finally, summer is here! The trees all have their leaves and green is the color of the day. School is out, and the tourists are ready to escape the heat from the southwest. Last weekend was the 11th Annual Pagosa Folk ‘n Bluegrass Festival, which was lots of fun and great music! Next weekend will […]

May Day – another snow day in Pagosa. The weather this winter has been a roller coaster ride. We had lots of snow early in the year, which was good for the holiday season. Then January through March was sunny and mild. April showers brought a ton of moisture. The grass is very green, and […]