Author: Lee Riley

As I have mentioned before, I believe that Pagosa Springs is the friendliest town in Colorado.  One of my past clients confirmed this belief when she sent me the following story: —– When my late husband and I went to Pagosa, we actually found out just how friendly Pagosa is.  As we drove from Texas, […]

Indian Summer is upon us. This has been the nicest September I can remember since I moved to Pagosa Springs in 1983. Hopefully, we will see the weather pattern change as we approach the second half of October. A little bit of cooler weather will make the hunters happy, and a few snowflakes will get […]

The weather over Labor Day Weekend was spectacular. As we head into the Colorfest Balloon Rally next weekend, it is expected to continue. The weatherman is predicting 70 degrees and sunny all week. Soon we’ll be sliding into Fall, perhaps the most beautiful season in Pagosa (though it’s hard to pick just one!) The Aspens […]

This weekend is the 59th annual Archuleta County Fair.  The fair runs Friday through Sunday with a whole host of events including live music, a rodeo, a chuck wagon dinner, a chili cook-off, a livestock auction, and lots of games and contests for the kids.  For a schedule of events, visit ArchuletaCountyFair.com I hope to […]

Independence Day is always an exciting time in Pagosa. There is truly something for everyone. Of course, there are the old standbys: the parade and the fireworks. But we also have an Arts & Crafts Festival in the park, the Red Ryder Rodeo, a free concert or two, and a musical produced by the Music […]

I am out of the office on vacation this week, so this newsletter will be short and sweet. My wife and I are on a cruise on the Oasis with Royal Caribbean. Even though I am out of the office, I will not be out of commission. I will keep in regular touch with the […]

Spring has sprung in Pagosa. The last few days have been breezy and warm, and the last remnants of the glacier on the north side of my house have finally melted away. At the office, it’s “listing season.” Spring is traditionally a time when my desk is piled high with paperwork for homes and properties […]

I’ve got a brand new virtual tour for a very exciting property. The Hill House was built in 1903 and still has its historic charm.This nostalgic home is one-of-a-kind and is priced to sell. Home was formerly a B&B. Owner has upgraded with recent amenities without changing its old-fashioned look. Original stained glass adds to […]

I’m excited to report some positive news for a change.  Our frozen real estate market shows hints of thawing along with the snow.  We are certainly not out of the woods yet, but I have several surprisingly good statistics to share. The headline number is a 95% increase in year-to-date home sales compared to the […]

In my last newsletter, I laid out the 10 most important ideas I have picked up over the course of my life.  After I sent the newsletter, I received a wonderful response from my sister, Kathy.  She was kind enough to send me her 10 rules to live by: Kathy’s Rules 1)  There is something […]