Pagosa Springs Schools
Pagosa Springs, Colorado is proud of its numerous superb public and private schools dedicated to helping students develop to their maximum potential. These schools reach this goal through dedication and embracing their creativity in the classroom. The parents and teachers of Pagosa Springs work together to provide the best possible education for children of all ages and are dedicated to ensuring that their students are learning in a safe and encouraging environment. The Pagosa Springs community is also proud to offer several higher education opportunities to help you receive the education you deserve. Below you will find a detailed list of schools found in the Pagosa Springs area. If you have any further questions or concerns, please either visit the links provided above or feel free to contact us.
Public Schools
Public Schools in Pagosa Springs
The Archuleta School District 50 Joint provides quality educational opportunities in safe and caring learning environments to help your child reach their maximum potential. The Archuleta School District 50 Joint is made up of one elementary school, one intermediate school, one junior high school, and one high school. To discover more about the Archuleta School District 50 Joint’s procedures, policies, and schools, please visit their official website at: http://pagosa.com/schools_public.php
Private Schools
Our Savior Lutheran Pre-School
http://www.oslcpagosa.org/PSHome.htm
Pre-school
Summit Christian Academy
1.970.731.9473
2nd-11th
Seeds of Learning Family Center
http://www.growingseeds.org
Pre-school, 18 months – 5 yrs old
Colleges
Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College is dedicated to undergraduate education, offering baccalaureate degree programs in the arts, sciences, and professional areas of education and business. Fort Lewis College strives to help you develop your power of critical analysis, writing, and speaking, as well as prepare for leadership in small classrooms, so that you can get the help you deserve. The college also offers Freshmen Learning Communities, study abroad programs, community service programs, undergraduate research, internships and many other hands-on learning opportunities. Find out more about what Fort Lewis College has to offer you by visiting their official website. http://www.fortlewis.edu/
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo Community College works to foster higher learning, student success, and their service to the community. Pueblo Community College prepares students for entering into the workforce, career advancement, career changes, or transferring into a baccalaureate program through certificate and associate degree programs. Pueblo is a premier institute that serves a diverse community of students by allowing them to gain or update the job skills they need to meet the demands of a technological and global economy. The vision of Pueblo Community College is to provide students with the pathways to a relevant and progressive career, transfer, and personal growth opportunities. Discover this and more about Pueblo Community College by visiting their official website at: http://www.pueblocc.edu/Campuses/SCCC
Pagosa Springs Area Guide
General Information
Recreation is a mainstay in Pagosa Springs, a myriad of choices from hiking, fishing, hunting and all kinds of ski sports available year round. The town of Pagosa Springs is named for the Southern Ute word for ‘healing waters’ (Pagosah) and located thirty minutes west of the Continental Divide. Surrounded by the majestic San Juan National Forest and Southern Ute Indian lands, Pagosa Springs offers great hiking trails, four wheel drive trails and beautiful scenery for any visitor wanting a one of a kind experience.
With 300 days the average for beautiful weather and four distinctive seasons, Pagosa Springs offers resident and visitor alike a unique experience!
To learn more, visit: http://www.townofpagosasprings.com/index.asp?Type=NONE&SEC={80FDCCC5-BC73-460F-A6D1-20BFD9372613}
History
Credit is given to Charles Baker, who discovered gold in 1860 where Silverton sits today, but miners who came to the area encountered hostile Ute tribes as well as hostile land and found little gold in the placer deposits. The Utes kept most intruders off their land until 1870, when rich lodes were discovered in Baker’s Park and began another gold rush. In 1868, a treaty was negotiated with the Utes until finally in 1873, Felix Brunot negotiated a treaty with Chief Ouray to cede an area of 6000 square miles.
Pagosa Springs had been recommended as a good site for a military post in 1867. Fort Lewis was built there in 1878 to control the Utes. The military built a road from Antonito/Conejos across Elwood Pass to facilitate the transport of supplies to Fort Lewis. A town site of about 1 square mile around Pagosa Hot Springs was staked out to provide winter quarters for travelers, miners, and settlers. There were already a few people living near the hot spring, and a post office had been opened about four months before the army moved in. Several of the buildings in the long block of downtown Pagosa Springs facing the river were built between 1885 and 1910 on grounds that had been part of Fort Lewis. In 1891 Pagosa Springs was incorporated. Settlers were interested in ranching, lumbering, and coal mining.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad connected Antonito with Durango in 1881. The train line was a boon to logging companies. The 31 mile route up Cat Creek to Dyke and Pagosa Springs was completed in October of 1900, and the Rio Grande, Pagosa & Northern R. R. began operations. Spurs The D&RG eventually took over management of Sullenberger’s line. After the company fell on hard times the Pagosa route was the first to be abandoned. The tracks were removed in 1936, but old grades and a few crumbling buildings can be seen if you know where to look.
To learn more, visit: http://www.pagosa.com/history3.php
Attraction and Activities
Artisans of the Southwest Gallery & Winery
Treasure this unique opportunity to enjoy area and regional artists who show and sell their art, whether it be artwork, jewelry or art cards in a lovely gallery setting.
To learn more, visit: http://www.artisansofthesouthwest.com/
The Pagosa Springs Golf Club
Ponderosa pines line the fairway of the 27 holes of golf at Pagosa Springs Golf Club. Enjoy great scenery and great golf at the same time and sharpen your game. Whether you’re a beginner on their first set of clubs, or a pro, you’ll love this course.
For more information,visit: http://www.golfpagosa.com/sites/courses/layout9.asp?id=964&page=54669
Canyon Rio Rafting
Canyon rio runs the Upper Salt River, March through May offering one, three and five day trips. Enjoy rarely seen wilderness, rock formations only Mother Nature can make and bald eagles flying through the sky on your excursion.
To learn more, visit: http://www.canyonrio.com/
Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures
Join in the adventure in your very own balloon ride. It begins shortly after sunrise when the mountain air just right for breaking the rules of gravity.
For more information, visit: http://www.pagosaviews.com/
Parks and Recreation
To learn everything there is to know about Pagosa Springs and its Parks and Recreations Department, visit: http://www.townofpagosasprings.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B588B6AB1-ADED-46F1-86B2-36BBD3C24950%7D