3/28/2025
CHECK OUT OUR NEW FIRE MITIGATION INFORMATIONAL PAGE:
Brush Collection Area Opening April 2nd
The Pagosa Lakes brush collection area will be opening for the season on Wednesday, April 2nd. Hours will remain the same as last year, Wednesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 till noon. The gate will be closed at all other times. Please remember the annual load limits, 2 Truck/Trailer combination loads; or 3 full pickup loads per owner or lot. Brush and limbs up to eight inches in diameter can be dropped off for processing through the chipper, no yard waste or pine needles are accepted at this site. We also have good supply of wood chip material available to owners at no cost, and later this spring we will set up a regular morning for free loading of chips into a truck or trailer with the tractor.
There are resources available for owners who have larger wildfire fuel reduction projects on their property including chipper rebate programs and limited cost assistance programs available through Wildfire Adapted Partnership.
Simply click on the flyer image to register for your desired event.
FIRE HYDRANT UPDATE
PAWSD is developing schedule of hydrants to be tested this year. Staff availability to perform the testing is the major concern. PAWSD will be providing training to County staff to assist in testing of hydrants. PLPOA will be in communication with PAWSD in how Association staff may be able to contribute in the testing as well. Testing will be done this spring in May after the threat of freezing and before high summer demands for water.
Community Awareness: New Impact Fee by Fire Department
Attention all property owners and developers:
The Fire Department has introduced a new impact fee for any new construction and additions to homes or properties. To ensure a smooth process for your project, please follow these steps:
- Approval from PLPOA: Begin by obtaining the necessary approvals from the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association (PLPOA).
- Visit the Fire Department: After receiving PLPOA approval, visit the Fire Department located at 165 N. Pagosa Blvd. For any inquiries, you can contact them at 970-731-4191.
- Proceed to the County: Once you have completed the steps with the Fire Department, proceed to the County for any additional requirements.
Please make sure to plan accordingly and factor in this new fee as part of your project budget.
Grass Seed for Sale
@ PLPOA Admin Office
(drought tolerant once established)
Low Maintenance 3# $18.00
Best for “traditional” lawn – Three kinds of fescue. Coverage about 1,000 sq ft.
Low Grow Mix 5# $30.00
Best for open native area – variety of fescues, rye and blue grasses. Coverage approx. 1,800 sq ft.
PAGOSA LAKES Board of Directors Monthly MEETING
ALWAYS On the second Thursday of every month at 6pm – April 10, 2025
This will Directly follow the 4:30pm Executive Session
IN THE VISTA CONFERENCE ROOM AT 230 PORT AVE
TO ATTEND VIA ZOOM:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86500470184
From the greater Community:
COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN PLPOA UPDATE
Archuleta County is beginning road improvements for the year. They will be working on culvert ditches starting at Canyon Circle moving on to other designated streets within the Vista Subdivision. Please do not park in the right-of-way along the street. This will prevent crews from performing their work and can subject to being towed.
Road crews are scheduled to begin hot mill in place in mid-May which will be followed by chip and seal work. Below is the list of roads scheduled for work this year in PLPOA.
Vista Subdivision – Roads and culvert ditches will be graded to improve drainage. This will be followed-up with chip and hot mill tar in place on the road surfaces.
Canyon Circle, Lyn Ave., Highland Ave., Ray Court, Prospect Blvd. – from Lyn Ave. to Surrey Dr., Homestead Dr., Surrey Dr. Manor Court, Fireside St. – from Fortune to Paradise Dr. Brook Dr.
Other Road Improvement Locations –
Full depth restoration
S. Pagosa Blvd. – from town limit to Cameron –
Chip & Hot Mill in Place
Meadows Blvd.
N. Pagosa Blvd. – from split lane to Aspenglow
Lake Forest – from PAWSD to N. Pagosa Blvd.
Saturn Dr.
Pinon Cswy.
Great News!! Pagosa Area Trails Council(PATC) with Pagosa Ranger District just got awarded a $196,000 Colorado Parks & Wildlife State Trails Grant.
With PATC’s cash match of $140,000, of locally raised funds, we will have $336,000 to hire trail crews to work on our local Pagosa Area Trails. Plus the continued work of our Local Trail Volunteers.
As Forest Service budgets are being cut and layoffs of trail crews, these funds are much needed to keep our trails cleared, maintained and safe.
More Great News:
Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition(PARC) is in the process of developing a Greater Pagosa Area Recreation Plan. As part of the process we are doing a “Community Recreation Survey”. Please fill out this very important survey so we can better understand your needs, priorities and concerns.😊
Click this link to take this survey. PARC Community Recreation Survey.
