Pagosa Springs Event Calendar

Wine with Bob is the new Thursday night series at Higher Grounds coffee! Come try new speciality wines paired with a delicious limited time menu! From 4-8PM every Thursday.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to relax in the grassy areas around Higher Grounds Coffee, making it the perfect spot to unwind, connect with friends, and enjoy the summer evening. 4-8pm. Live Music 5-7pm.

Pickleball Open Play at the Community Center, Mondays & Wednesdays, and Fridays 8-11:30 am

Free and is open to everyone.  All skill levels of players are welcome.  Loaner paddles are available.  3 courts are available for play.

The game combines elements of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court: 20′ x 44.’ The ball is served diagonally (starting with the right-hand service square), and points can only be scored by the side that serves.

Players on each side must let the ball bounce once before volleys are allowed, and there is a seven-foot no-volley zone on each side of the net, to prevent “spiking.” The server continues to serve, alternating service courts, until he or she faults. The first side scoring eleven points and leading by at least two points wins. Pickleball can be played as a doubles game or a singles game.

A Mystery Tour of Chimney Rock is offered on Monday and Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. This engaging two-hour tour will spotlight several topics aimed specifically at interpreting the history and significance of Chimney Rock and the ancestral Puebloans who inhabited the area over 1,000 years ago. The tour delves into the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chaco Culture, the significance of the mesa top Great House Pueblo, and the day-to-day lives of the inhabitants of Chimney Rock.

The tour takes visitors along both the Mesa Village Trail and the Great House Trail to learn specifics about the structures along the way – their significance and uses. At the end of the trail, visitors will enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from atop the mesa ridge. They will also be afforded the closest view possible of the two pinnacles: Chimney Rock and Companion Rock. Peregrine falcons are often sighted on the left side of Companion Rock, so cameras are a must! Of special note, the tour will be conducted in the quiet off-hours of the Monument. The hike up to the Chacoan Great House Pueblo may be difficult for some due to the steep gradient, uneven footing, and elevation ending at 7600 feet. The elevation gain is 200 feet. Participants should be in reasonable physical condition and willing to hike mostly uphill for 1/3 mile (and return steeply downhill).

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Check-in is at the Highway 151 entrance gate at the time stated below for each tour. Please adhere to the check-in timeline. The gate will be locked at the end of that time. Please note that the tour will begin promptly at the end of the check-in period, so it will not be possible to accommodate late arrivals.

TICKETS

The fee is $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free, and is considered a non-refundable and non-transferable donation.  Making a reservation through the Recreation.gov website or the call center (877-444-6777) is the only way to guarantee a spot for this tour. Recreation.gov charges a $1.00 reservation fee that is non-refundable. To ensure this tour is scheduled, reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations will be cut off 12 hours prior to the start of the tour.

This program is rarely at full capacity prior to the event, and we will accommodate walk-ins if space is available. They will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and must arrive during the specified check-in time frame. Tour tickets can be purchased directly from the guide with cash only. Note: if no one has signed up for the tour by online reservation within the allotted time frame, the tour will not run. In such a case, walk-ins will not be possible. Refunds will be issued only for cancelled – not modified – tours/programs. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.

PROGRAM DATES

Monday and Friday mornings:

May 26, 30

June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30

July 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28

August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29

September 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29

October 3, 6, 10, 13

Check-in: 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Tour: 8:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The Stroll of the Three Sisters Tour is offered on Monday and Friday afternoons from 1:00-3:30pm. This guided tour takes visitors along the Mesa Village Trail for a 1⁄4 mile stroll along an easy, paved path with a gradual descent and then ascent. Highlights of the tour will be a discussion about an Ancient Puebloan agricultural village, including crops grown (the “Three Sisters”) and other foods gathered from the environment, and the day-to-day lives of the ancient people who lived at Chimney Rock over 1,000 years ago. Along the way, stops will include a Pit House, a traditional agricultural home, and a Great Kiva, a community gathering location, among other excavated structures. Visitors will also learn how these small villages interacted with Chaco Canyon, the epicenter of the Chacoan culture. This tour is rated Easy and suitable for visitors of all ages and abilities.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The hike up to the Chacoan Great House Pueblo may be difficult for some due to the steep gradient, uneven footing, and elevation ending at 7600 feet. The elevation gain is 200 feet. Participants should be in reasonable physical condition and willing to hike mostly uphill for 1/3 mile (and return steeply downhill).

Check-in is at the Gift Shop from 1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. The tour begins at 1:30 p.m. The fee is $12.00 for ages 13 and up and $6.00 for ages 5-12 and is considered a non-refundable and non-transferable donation. 

Making a reservation through the Recreation.gov website or the call center (877-444-6777) is the only way to guarantee a spot for this tour. Recreation.gov charges a $1.00 reservation fee that is non-refundable. To ensure this tour is scheduled, reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations will be cut off 12 hours prior to the start of the tour. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. They will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and must arrive during the specified check-in time frame. Tickets can be purchased at the Gift Shop. Note: if no one has signed up for the tour by online reservation within the allotted time frame, the tour will not run. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. Refunds will be issued only for cancelled – not modified – tours/programs.

The USFS Activity Pass fee must be paid (or applicable federal pass used) since this program occurs during the Monument’s regular daily opening hours.

TICKETS

Check-in is at the Gift Shop from 1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. The tour begins at 1:30 p.m. The fee is $15.00 for ages 13 and up and $8.00 for ages 5-12 and is considered a non-refundable and non-transferable donation.

Monday and Friday afternoons:
May 19, 23, 26, 30
June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
July 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
September 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
October 3,6,10,13

Check-in: 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Tour: 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Held on Saturday mornings at 8am, this fascinating 2.5 hour guided tour explores both the natural and cultural history of the Chimney Rock area. The tour takes you on a journey through geologic time and incorporates the anthropology and archeology of the Puebloan people who occupied this site more than 1,000 years ago. Participants will learn how to identify the common rocks and fossils in the area. Rock types impact structures, pottery, tools, and soil productivity; geologic processes determine the landscape; and, at Chimney Rock, play a central role in climate. The relationship between the pillars and the South San Juan Mountains in terms of astronomical observations will be discussed. The tour also covers the key points discussed in the archaeological focused tours like the Great House Tour.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The hike up to the Chacoan Great House Pueblo offers great views and photo opportunities but may be difficult for some due to the steep gradient, uneven footing, and elevation ending at 7600 feet. The elevation gain is 200 feet. Participants should be in reasonable physical condition and willing to hike mostly uphill for 1/3 mile (and return steeply downhill). The tour length includes 30 minutes for hiking to and from the Great House.

TICKETS

Check-in is at the Highway 151 entrance gate at the time stated below for each tour. Please adhere to the check-in timeline. The gate will be locked at the end of that time. Please note that the tour will begin promptly at the end of the check-in period, so it will not be possible to accommodate late arrivals. The fee is $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free, and is considered a non-refundable and non-transferable donation. Making a reservation through the Recreation.gov website or the call center (877-444-6777) is the only way to guarantee a spot for this tour. Recreation.gov charges a $1.00 reservation fee that is non-refundable. To ensure this tour is scheduled, reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations will be cut off 12 hours prior to the start of the tour.

This program is rarely at full capacity prior to the event, and we will accommodate walk-ins if space is available. They will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and must arrive during the specified check-in time frame. Tour tickets can be purchased directly from the guide with cash only. Note: if no one has signed up for the tour by online reservation within the allotted time frame, the tour will not run. In such a case, walk-ins will not be possible. Refunds will be issued only for cancelled – not modified – tours/programs. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.

Saturday Mornings:
June 14, 21, 28
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11

Check-in: 7:45 – 8:00 AM
Program: 8:00 – 10:30 AM

The Pagosa Springs Farmer’s Markets will be held each Saturday beginning June 14th and continuing through October. The Market opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 1:00pm. This year, the market will be held at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church off of South Pagosa Blvd.

The Farmers Market features goods from local farms and gardens in Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County and regional farms in the Four Corners area.

Featuring vendors with fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, locally produced meats, locally roasted coffee beans, free-range eggs, homemade breads and pastries, fresh and dried mushrooms, handmade chocolates, meals-to-go, herbal products, seedlings and more, from the source direct to you.

In partnership with Healthy Archuleta, we operate to prevent food insecurities through our various voucher programs.

NEW SHORT FILM, MUSIC & CONVERSATION

Locally Haiti presents: The whole wide world is a town in rural Haiti.  Featuring a new short film, music, and conversation with Locally Haiti’s director, Wynn Walent.

Sponsored by Holly & Paul Boyd at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.

DOORS AND CALDWELLS LIBERTY BAR OPEN @5PM

PROGRAM STARTS @5:45PM

TACO TUESDAY at Uncle’s Bar and Social Club

$2 tacos starting at 4PM — until they’re gone (and trust us, they go fast!)

• Drink specials all night
• Good vibes, great tunes, and glorious tacos

Get here early, stay late, and let Tuesday be your new favorite night of the week.

Join Dust2 for a Tuesday evening ride at 6:00pm. Ride takes about 1hr-1.25hr at social pace. ~ This is a No Drop Ride ~ be ready to ride at 6:15pm from various locations (sometimes the Turkey Springs Piedra Road trailhead, sometimes Reservoir Hill). Check the Dust2 Facebook page for weekly location and updates.

***Lights are necessary…headlamp or bike mounted…don’t ride without them!

**Anytime there is a chance of storms in the evening we will try to make a call by 5:30 if we think we need to cancel for weather.**

Tuesday nights are recurring events. Thursday night Gravel rides are also recurring!

Please check the Dust2 Facebook page for potential time and location changes, or https://www.dust2pagosa.org/community.

Free kids clothing exchange. Come shop, swap, and let your kids grow with Pagosa Mini Closet.

Open Door Church

Friday October 17th 1pm to 7pm

Saturday October 18th 9am to 3pm

For more information please contact Amy dutton at 719-440-4305