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https://www.plpoa.com/weekly-eblast/

Weekly Eblast

WEEKLY NEWS

WELCOME SANTA OPENS FOR REGISTRATION:

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

Reservations available Dec 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th

Message for the Department of Community Standards (DCS)

Snow is Here! Protect your home during the snowy season. Listed are some ways to protect your home during winter. Going to be travelling this winter? Check out our House Check Program or reach out to us for more information. For House Check information reach Holly at 970-731-5635 ext. 204 or by email at applications@plpoa.com

Exterior Preparation

Inspect and Seal Gaps
1. Check windows, doors, and siding for cracks or gaps and seal them with caulk or weatherstripping to prevent drafts.
Clean Gutters and Downspouts
1. Remove leaves and debris to prevent ice dams and water damage.
Protect Outdoor Faucets and Pipes
1. Drain garden hoses and disconnect them. Install faucet covers or shut off exterior water lines.
Check Roof and Chimney
1. Inspect loose shingles and clean the chimney if you use a fireplace.
Trim Trees and Branches
1. Remove any branches that could break under snow and damage your home.

Interior Preparation

Insulate Pipes
- Wrap exposed pipes in basements, attics, and crawl spaces to prevent freezing.
Service Heating System
- Schedule a professional inspection for your furnace or boiler and replace filters.
Reverse Ceiling Fans
- Switch fans to clockwise rotation to push warm air down.
Check Insulation
- Ensure attics and walls have adequate insulation to retain heat.
Install Storm Windows or Plastic Film
- Add an extra layer to windows to reduce heat loss.

Safety Measures

Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
1. Replace batteries and ensure proper functioning.
Prepare Emergency Supplies
1. Stock up on blankets, flashlights, batteries, and non-perishable food.
Inspect Fireplace and Flue
1. Clean and check for blockages to prevent fire hazards.

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

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.