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Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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Pagosa
Springs is located along the San Juan River, just west of the Continental Divide in southwestern
Colorado.
At 7,079’ elevation and encircled from the southeast to
the northwest by the snowcapped San Juan Mountains, it’s an awesomely beautiful mountain community.
The Southern
Utes first named the region “Pagosah”, or healing waters,
for the natural mineral hot springs
at the river’s edge. The river runs through the
heart of Pagosa and the historic downtown core where there
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Pagosa
is the county seat for Archuleta County, one of the fastest
growing regions in the state. The town’s population
is only 1,600; however, growth in the surrounding county adds
another 10,000. Many of these new residents live in
Pagosa on a part-time basis.
The area’s
climate is typical for the mountains with four distinct seasons,
from mild summers to cold, snowy winters. Its position
on the West Slope of the Rocky Mountains places Pagosa within
the arid Southwest of the U.S., and, as such, it boasts 300
sunny days with bright blue skies every year. |
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The
primary
industries in Pagosa Springs are construction, real estate,
ranching, timbering and tourism. There is also a county
airport, one elementary school, one middle school and one
high school. Durango, the nearest city at 60 miles to
the west, has a college.
Other major
tourist attractions include fishing, whitewater rafting, downhill
and cross country skiing, hiking, horseback riding, 4-wheeling,
and a 27-hole public golf course. Numerous hotels, restaurants
and shopping are available as well.
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| Pagosa
Springs is a very friendly and relaxed community. The
surrounding natural beauty and dry climate just seem to leave
everyone walking around with a smile on their face and a hello
for passersby! |
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Distances |
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City |
Miles |
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Albuquerque NM |
215 |
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Denver CO |
277 |
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Durango CO |
60 |
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Farmington NM |
102 |
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Flagstaff AZ |
370 |
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Grand Jctn CO |
229 |
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Phoenix AZ |
514 |
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Salt Lake City UT |
453 |
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Santa Fe NM |
153 |
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Vail CO |
237 |
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Copyright © 2007 Ray Finney,
Century 21 Broker Associate
Pagosa
Springs, Colorado, Real Estate for Sale, 800-944-2147 (or) 970-946-7491
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