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Weekly Eblast

WEEKLY NEWS

Monthly Board Meeting Schedule

PLPOA Monthly Board Meetings ARE NOW be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

TO ATTEND Board meetings VIA ZOOM:

Join Zoom Meeting at 6pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86500470184

The new schedule is as follows:

PLPOA Monthly Board Meetings
🗓 Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
🕕 6:00 PM – Open Board Meeting
🕠 5:30 PM – Executive Session (preceding the public meeting)
📍 Vista Conference Room, 230 Port Ave

Next Meeting:
📅 Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 – 6:00 PM
This regular meeting will follow a 5:30 PM Executive Session. The Board will make every effort to conclude the executive session promptly and begin the regular meeting on time.

Executive Session Topics: Review of Compliance issues

View Agendas at: https://www.plpoa.com/learning-about-plpoa/board-room/agenda-minutes/

AGENDAS

WELCOME SANTA OPENS FOR REGISTRATION:

Use the following link to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/PLPOA/santa-reservations-2025

Reservations available Dec 12th and 13th – Only a few spots still available

Message for the Department of Community Standards (DCS)

Winter is here! Our mountain is blanketed and ready for Christmas! With that, there are
going to be more people in town. More people in town means less parking. The following is
a list of general parking rules:
General Parking Rules

On-Street Parking
Parking on PLPOA roads is prohibited, except at ACC-approved lot entrances (driveways). This is to maintain safety and accessibility for emergency vehicles and snow removal.
Driveway and Designated Areas
Vehicles should be parked in driveways or designated parking areas. Common areas are not intended for long-term parking.
Prohibited Vehicle Types
The following are generally not allowed to be parked within PLPOA unless specifically permitted:
a. Trailers
b. RVs
c. Boats
d. Campers
e. Vehicles with commercial signage: These restrictions help maintain the aesthetic appeal and property values.
Time Limits
Vehicles parked in common areas (if permitted) typically have a maximum time limit (often 24 hours). Beyond that, towing may occur at the owner’s expense.
Enforcement
Violations can result in:
a. Immediate towing at the vehicle owner’s expense
b. Fines according to the PLPOA fine schedule
c. Possible suspension of community privileges

Enjoy playing card games? BRIDGE LESSONS …

Join us for an Introduction to the Basics of Bridge. We will cover the basics of bidding, playing the hand and scoring.

Already a play Bridge player?

Want to freshen up your skills?

This class is also for you.

Classes will be held Friday mornings at the PLPOA Clubhouse at 10:30am beginning January 16th. This will be a 6-week series of 1 ½ hour classes. We have a regular group of players, of varying skill levels, that play at 12:30 every Friday, that you will be welcome to join once you feel comfortable, and will help you further improve your skills.

Interested?? Please text your contact info or call Stacy @ 303-870-9998 or 575-770-2525.

December Lakes Report

Heading into the winter months the lakes are in good condition. The heavy rains in mid-October along with a steady flow of Dutton diversion water from above has resulted in both Lake Pagosa and Hatcher Lake rebounding from down close to 6-feet below spill in early October to approaching just one or two feet from spill currently and should be close to full in the next few weeks.

We are starting to see some ice forming up (as of this report date, December 8^th) in the coves and main bodies of the lakes with colder nighttime temperatures which has resulted in thin ice conditions. The ice is unsafe for venturing out on the frozen surfaces and the long-term forecast is calling for some milder conditions with daytime temps approaching 50 degrees in the coming days. Please do not venture out on the frozen surfaces until safer conditions present themselves hopefully later this month (6-inches of solid, clear ice minimum).

The fishing was outstanding this fall with anglers reporting excellent success on all four lakes with some of the best fishing we’ve seen all year. The trout were very active in October and November, strong fishing in all four lakes was a common theme especially at Hatcher Lake where the rainbows and brook trout were on fire with cool nights and warm days. The lakes were stocked in early October with over 5000 pounds of rainbows and brook trout (the brook trout were stocked exclusively at Hatcher). We anticipate a strong winter ice fishing season once ice conditions solidify and become safe. In the meantime, there are still open water opportunities for dedicated anglers from the floating docks located on the dams and the jetty on the west side of Hatcher Lake where aeration systems keep things opened up and clear.

PARC Open House Invites Community to Shape the Future of Recreation and Conservation

For the past year, the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC) has been laying the groundwork for a stronger, more coordinated recreation landscape in Archuleta County and the greater Pagosa area—from the trails we hike, to the waters stretching from the Continental Divide down to Navajo Reservoir, to the slopes of Wolf Creek where we play. Month after month, PARC Leadership Committee members and Task Force volunteers from organizations across the region have come together to collaborate, listen, and ensure every corner of our community has a voice in shaping this effort.

PARC efforts have included gathering public input through community surveys, studying local needs, collecting user and wildlife data, and weaving together ideas from land managers, youth programs, outdoor groups, local businesses, ranchers/farmers, and conservation advocates. This work will help shape a vision for the future of recreation and conservation in the region, but now comes the most important step: hearing directly from the community.

Residents are invited to a Community Open House on Wednesday, December 10, with two sessions offered—3:30–5:00 PM and 5:30–7:00 PM—at the Ross Aragon Community Center, South Conference Room, 451 Hot Springs Blvd. This is a pivotal moment in the planning process, when community feedback can help shape priorities, guide upcoming projects, and ensure the final plan reflects what matters most to the people who live, work, and play here.

Whether you care about trail improvements, river access, youth recreation, open space preservation, hunting, fishing, camping, long-term conservation, or any recreation activity, your voice is essential. PARC’s goal is simple: develop a community-driven plan that enhances recreation while protecting the places we love. But that vision only becomes reality if the process receives broad engagement and buy-in from the many stakeholders.

With months of groundwork completed, this open house is the community’s opportunity to help guide the final stretch of this important effort. Now is the time to speak up, get involved, and help chart a sustainable path forward for Pagosa’s future.