July 2026 #1

Pagosa Lakes JULY

Community NEWS

2026

EVENT DETAILS

Join us in Pagosa Springs for a festive and fun-filled Independence Day weekend! Enjoy four days of community spirit, live entertainment, outdoor fun, and patriotic celebrations set against the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains.

4th of July Parade July 4th from 10am on Hot Springs Blvd Park to Park Artisan and Food Market July 2nd-5th from 10am to 5pm Browse food vendors, enjoy the beer garden, and shop a wide selection of handmade jewelry, art, crafts, collectibles, clothing, and gifts. Held at Town Park and the Athletic Field.

Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo July 2 at 6pm July 3 at 6pm July 4 at 2pm Celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Red Ryder Roundup at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds. This classic rodeo tradition brings thrilling events and western heritage to life.

Freedom Float July 4 at 1pm Grab a tube, dress in your best red, white, and blue, and join the floating fun down the San Juan River through downtown Pagosa Springs. This float is self-guided and full of patriotic cheer.

Community Band Concert July 4 at 2pm Enjoy a concert of patriotic favorites performed by the community band.

Pagosa's Sesquisemiquincentennial 4th of July Party in the Park @ Yamaguchi Park July 4 Celebrate America's 250th and Colorado's 150th Birthday! Ceremony hosted by American Legion to honor America and Colorado with historical stories, cultural performances, and local musicians. Cake, Beer, Wine, Sprits, Food, Games, Contests, Adventure Zone, Dunk Tank, Arts and Crafts, Scavenger Hunt, Heritage Tents, Pooch Parade, Round Robin Pickleball. Festivities begin at 10am.

Hot Air Balloon Glow July 4 at Dusk (approx 9pm) Enjoy hot air balloons lighting up the night at Yamaguchi Park in downtown Pagosa Springs.

WATER RESTRICTIONS June 22, 2026 The PAWSD Drought Management Plan (DMP) sets trigger points for Voluntary drought procedures and four mandatory drought restriction stages from Low through Severe.

The trigger points for Stage 2 – Moderate drought restrictions are any one of the following: Water level in Hatcher Reservoir, flow in the San Juan River, and the drought condition as listed in the National Integrated Drought Information System for our area.

The goal of Stage 2 – Moderate drought restrictions is to reduce water consumption throughout the District by 20 - 30% and encourage water conservation. Stage 2 – Moderate water use restrictions include: Irrigation limited to 9 PM - 9 AM; odd-numbered addresses may irrigate only on odd-numbered calendar days; even-numbered addresses may irrigate only on evennumbered days; irrigation is prohibited on weekends;gardens (e.g., edible and ornamental) may be hand-watered using a hose or drip irrigation; restaurants shall serve water only upon the request; and hotels are encouraged to replace towels and bed linens for new guests and at the request of existing guests.

More info: -April 6, 2026 - PAWSD entered Voluntary drought restrictions because of San Juan River Flows, NOAA Extreme Drought designation, and SWE. -April 9, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting, the PAWSD Board of Directors voted unanimously to enter Drought Stage 1 – Low, per the PAWSD DMP, once the SWE reaches zero. The SWE dropped to zero on April 22nd, 2026.

-June 11, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting, the PAWSD Board of Directors voted unanimously to enter Drought Stage 2 – Moderate, per the PAWSD DMP, once Hatcher Reservoir and/or San Juan River conditions require such declaration.

-A water rate adjustment of 2.0 times the standard tier rate is in effect for residential usage of more than 4,000 gallons a month. This can mean rate increases. This will begin on July 1, 2026. NOTE: There is no tier-rate adjustment or surcharge for commercial users or residential usage under 4,000 gallons per month at Stage 2 – Moderate.

Sign up for Dropcountr to track water use and receive alerts! Instructions for setting up your account are on the PAWSD website https://www.pawsd.org/customer-care/water-monitoringdropcountr/. Please call the PAWSD office at 970-731-2691 if you have questions or need assistance setting up your Dropcountr account.

The current Drought Management Plan and Mandatory Water Use Restriction Table can be found on the PAWSD website at https://www.pawsd.org/water-service/water-conservation/. To download the 2026 Drought Management Plan, click here. To download the 2026 Drought Management Mandatory Water Use Restriction Table, click here.

PLPOA MONTHLY BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT PLPOA MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS ARE NOW HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:00 PM.

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 6:00 PM IN PERSON & ON ZOOM

📍 LOCATION: VISTA CONFERENCE ROOM, 230 PORT AVE

🕠 EXECUTIVE SESSION: 5:30 PM (PRIVATE) 🕕 PUBLIC BOARD MEETING: 6:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING ZOOM LINK

AGENDA MINUTES BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

NOW HIRING DEPARTMENT: RECREATION AMENITIES POSITION: RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Pay: $24 Hours: 40 per week

For Full Description

GENERAL STATEMENT The Recreation Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and daily operation of the adult and youth programs and events at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association. This position supports the development, supervision, marketing, and promotion of recreation programs, events and activities for all ages.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the direct supervision of the Recreation Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Provides oversight to Sports Program Referees, Program Instructors, volunteers and other contracted services for both youth and adult programs and events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed primarily in an office setting with extended periods of sitting, standing, and frequent interruptions. The position requires driving a Pagosa Lakes vehicle to and from program locations. Duties may also occur outdoors in all weather conditions.

PINE NEEDLE

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CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A PICK UP We’re taking the reins back this year: Pine Needle Pick-Up Guidelines Pick-ups are scheduled on a weekly cycle WITH THE 1ST pick up schedule to start MAY 6th: Any requests submitted by 5:00 PM on Monday will be included in that week’s route, beginning Wednesday.

Requests submitted Tuesday through the following Monday will be scheduled for the next week’s pick-up.

Important Reminders: Plastic bags will not be collected.

Only recyclable paper bags—available locally at Ace—will be accepted.

Each property is allotted 20 bags per year at no cost.

After the initial 20 bags, additional pick-ups will still be scheduled at a rate of $4.25 per bag.

Sustainability Effort: We’re proud to share that collected pine needles will not be sent to the landfill. Instead, they will be repurposed locally for composting and soil production, supporting area farms and sustainable practices.

LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES Dear PLPOA Property Owners, One of the many benefits of living in Pagosa Lakes is enjoying the beauty of our lakes, open spaces, and natural surroundings. As we head into the busy summer season, the Department of Community Standards would like to provide a friendly reminder about the importance of observing lake high water line setback requirements when planning improvements on your property.

Lake setbacks were established as far back as the 1970’s in the Declarations of Restrictions to help protect water quality, preserve shoreline vegetation, maintain wildlife habitat, reduce erosion, and ensure that all property owners continue to enjoy the scenic beauty of our lakes. Structures, landscaping features, retaining walls, patios, fire pits, and other improvements located too close to the shoreline can negatively impact these important environmental and community resources. https://www.plpoa.com/learning-aboutplpoa/public-disclosures/governing-documents/ Before beginning any project near a lakefront property, homeowners are encouraged to review PLPOA setback requirements and obtain any necessary approvals through the Environmental Control Committee (ECC) process. Early planning can help avoid costly modifications, project delays, or compliance concerns later.

If you are considering improvements near the shoreline and are unsure whether your project meets setback requirements, please contact the Department of Community Standards before construction begins. Our staff is available to answer questions, review plans, and help guide property owners through the approval process, including the shoreline process. Unnecessary hardships and practical difficulty examples of conditions under which a variance may be considered:

Site topography or sloping conditions are atypical to the lot as compared to other similarly zoned lots: difficulty to stay within a height restriction challenges with allowing adequate drainage some other existing natural condition requiring extensions into the setback condition requiring extension into setbacks (e.g. large boulder or other immovable object, valuable stand of trees, etc.

Site geography creates difficulties in placing a home or other improvement within a building envelope (e.g., irregularly shaped lot) When a change of circumstances since the Recording of the Declaration of Restrictions or an architectural standard has rendered such restriction obsolete: Laws restricting the power of the Association to restrict such Improvements (e.g., energy efficiency measures) Technological improvements to building materials.

In the judgment of the ECC, the Owner's application would enhance the attractiveness of the neighborhood, the Subdivision.

In any case, the ECC must determine that the activity allowed by the variance will not have any material adverse effect on the Owners and Occupants of neighboring Lots and of the community as a whole and is consistent with the quality of living intended to be promoted hereby throughout the Community. https://www.plpoa.com/permits-applications/ Working together, we can preserve the natural beauty of our lakes while protecting property values and maintaining the quality of life that makes Pagosa Lakes such a special community.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to keeping our community beautiful.

Sincerely, PLPOA Department of Community Standards "Engagement, Education, and Outreach Through Community Standards"

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