LOCATION

Situated at the junction of two major highways, Pagosa Springs is within easy driving distance of several major cities, yet still isolated from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Take a five-minute drive from Pagosa in any direction to find the natural beauty and wilderness that makes this area so unique.

DISTANCE TO MAJOR CITIES

Durango....................61 miles

Cortez....................110 miles

Denver....................270 miles

Farmington, NM.............95 miles

Santa Fe, NM..............163 miles

Albuquerque, NM...........212 miles

Phoenix, AZ...............501 miles

Oklahoma City, OK.........654 miles

Dallas, TX................658 miles

ELEVATION- 7,079 Feet

POPULATION

Year 1980 / Town 1,331 / County 3,664

Year 1990 / Town 1,207 / County 4138

Year 1997 / Town 1,300 / County 7,785

Year 1998 / Town 1,765 / County 8,450

Year 1999 / Town 1,900 / County 9,600

Year 2000 / Town 1,900 / County 10,100

Year 2001 / Town 1,591 / County 10,659

Year 2002 / Town 1,624 / County 10,942

Year 2003 / Town 1,528 / County 11,615

MAJOR INDUSTRY- Tourism

SALES TAX REVENUE- 2001 Retail Sales Tax, Revenue: $5,128,587

LABOR FORCE AND EMPLOYMENT- Archuleta County

Year: 1998 ' Labor Force: 4097 -- Unemployment Rate: 200 / 4.9%

Year: 1999 ' Labor Force: 4561 -- Unemployment Rate: 177 / 3.9%

Year: 2000 ' Labor Force: 4680 -- Unemployment Rate: 152 / 3.2%

Year: 2001 ' Labor Force: 4744 -- Unemployment Rate: 204 / 4.3%

Year: 2003 - Labor Force: 5023 -- Unemployment Rate: 306

TRANSPORTATION

Air: Stevens Field, Archuleta County Airport has the capacity for commuter aircraft, private planes and light cargo planes. Durango-La Plata County Airport (56 miles west) is a commercial airport serviced by several airlines.

Truck: Several common carriers provide service to the Archuleta county area. Major carriers have daily pick-up and delivery throughout the county. Some major carriers are: NW Transport Service, UPS, Yellow Freight, Federal Express, and Landstar Inway, RAC Transport, NW Transport Service

CLIMATE DATA (2000)

January - High: 43.5°F -- Low: 11.8°F

July- High: 79.0° -- Low: 51.3°F

Annual Rainfall: 20.21"

Annual Snowfall: 101.20"

Annual Snowfall @ Wolf Creek: 465"

Growing Season: Averages 90-95 days

TAXES- Personal Income Tax: 5% Sales and Use Tax: 3% State and 4% County County tax revenue is divided between Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs. Corporate Income Tax: 5.0%

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Area within city limits: 8 square miles

Area within county: 1,364 square miles

Number of Churches: 20

Town Government: Town Council with elected mayor and six trustees elected for alternating four-year terms, appointed Town Administrator.

County Government: Three county commissioners elected for alternating four-year terms.

Primary Source of Town & County Revenue: Retail sales, property taxes and charges for services.

Median Houshold Income: (2000) $29,738

Library: Ruby Sisson Memorial Library.

Major Newspaper: The Pagosa Springs SUN:(970) 264-2100

Radio Station: KWUF AM-1400, FM-106.3, Public Radio KSUT 105.3 FM from Ignacio

Television: Cable TV available in certain areas. Albuquerque stations received via translators.

Major Banks: Bank of the San Juans, Citizens Bank, Wells Fargo, Rio Grande Savings and Loan, and First Southwest Bank, Bank of Colorado

Schools- School Enrollment (2003-2004) 1,600-1,800

Elementary: / Intermediate School / Jr. High: / High School:

Archuleta County Education Center, Inc.: Basic and continuing education for adults, age 16 and over, GED High School Diploma, higher educational courses. See the articles on schools in this magazine.

Medical Services: Pagosa Springs has two family medical clinics that are staffed by MDs and Nurse Practitioners.