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Archuleta County Declares Local Disaster Due to Severe Flooding

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Archuleta County Manager Longinos Gonzalez signed a local disaster declaration on September 25, 2026. The declaration addressed severe flooding that began on or about September 14, 2026, in the county. The flooding caused widespread damage to public infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and culverts, and was deemed to have exceeded the county's capacity to respond with available resources.

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The declaration remains in effect for seven days unless extended or terminated by the Board of County Commissioners. It allows the county to access mutual aid and request necessary state and federal assistance to protect life, property, and critical infrastructure.

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Who's involved

  • Archuleta CountyCounty government in Colorado, affected by the declaration.
  • Pagosa Springs High SchoolPublic high school whose operational continuity may be affected by infrastructure damage.
  • Pagosa SpringsTown and county seat of Archuleta County.
  • ColoradoState of the United States of America, subject to requests for aid.
  • HoltUnincorporated community that serves as the county superintendent.
  • MedinaIndividual who holds the formal role of County Commissioner.

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