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PagosaLakes Community NEWS

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 22 , 2026. nd -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.

P L P O A

NEXT MEETING:

M O N T H L Y

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 6:00 PM

B O A R D M E E T I N G

A N N O U N C E M E N T

PLPOA MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS ARE NOW HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 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

DEPARTMENT: RECREATION AMENITIES

POSITION: RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay: $24

Hours: 40 per week

GENERAL STATEMENT

For Full Description

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.

PINENEEDLE pick up

We’retakingthereinsbackthisyear:

PineNeedlePick-UpGuidelines

Pick-upsarescheduledonaweeklycycleWITHTHE1STpickup scheduletostartMAY6th:

Anyrequestssubmittedby5:00PMonMondaywillbe includedinthatweek’sroute,beginningWednesday.

RequestssubmittedTuesdaythroughthefollowingMonday willbescheduledforthenextweek’spick-up.

ImportantReminders:

Plasticbagswillnotbecollected.

Onlyrecyclablepaperbags—availablelocallyatAce—willbe accepted.

Eachpropertyisallotted20bagsperyearatnocost.

Aftertheinitial20bags,additionalpick-upswillstillbe scheduledatarateof$4.25perbag.

SustainabilityEffort:

We’reproudtosharethatcollectedpineneedleswillnotbesent tothelandfill.Instead,theywillberepurposedlocallyfor compostingandsoilproduction,supportingareafarmsand sustainablepractices.

CLICK HERE FOR 6-9 year old registration for July 8th

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