The Planet Pagosa Blog

Williams Creek Reservoir

2009-06-14T08:09:00.003-06:00

For the perfect Day Trip head out Piedra Rd. from Hwy 160 to Williams Res., a 500 acre lake setting. Bring your fishing gear or walk the numerous hiking trails in the area. Brook Trout, Rainbows, and the coveted Kokanee can be taken with a Colorado State fishing license. Fly fishing is excellent below the dam. A photographers paradise. Photo Credit: Ray Diffee.

HAVE ROOF RAKE WILL TRAVEL

2009-03-05T07:30:00.004-07:00

Well, I think Pagosans are finally entering the "Home Stretch" when it comes to "etreme" snowfall for this Winter Season. Snow levels weren't as high as 2008, but the Roof Rakers in our neighborhood made more than just a few bucks. Ace Hardware was well stocked this year with snow shovels and roof rakes that wouldn't buckle under the first time you used the darn thing. Metal roofs vs. composition roofs? As we all know, they both have plus and minus features. Hurray! Spring is just around the corner, I hope. Take your studded snow tires off and put your aerosal cans of Deicer back on the shelf. It might not even be too premature if I hose down the muck on the garage floor. Roads are clear; its time to take your vintage car for a spin. DRL

YELLOW JACKET PASS

2009-01-20T07:58:00.005-07:00

Yellow Jacket Pass: Acrylic Mixed Media on canvas. Gifted to John & Pao Tallman, best friends and neighbors.

If you live or have stayed in Pagosa Springs, you've probably developed a subconscience fear of driving this segment of Hwy 160 between Pagosa Springs and Durango. When the animals are crossing, or the Vortex opens up, drive with caution and watch your speed. Watch for Skinwalkers, and heed their direction. DRL.

"Whispers #1"

2008-07-28T09:41:00.006-06:00

A mixture of acrylic paint and raw earth was used to create a medium impasto surface for the piece, "Whispers #1", 12x12 on panel, $250. Don Long's art will be featured at the August 16, 2008, ART IN THE GARDEN show at the Rito Blanco Nursery off Hwy 84, Pagosa Springs CO. SOLD

"Whispers #1"

2008-07-28T09:39:00.001-06:00

ART IN THE GARDEN August 16, 2008

2008-07-01T08:41:00.001-06:00

HIGH COUNTRY CHARTERS FISHING REPORT UPDATE

2008-06-22T20:35:00.008-06:00

The fishing on the “Quality Waters” has been great the last few weeks, even with the high flows. The river level is around 3,000 cfs now, and will be at 500 cfs by early July. This last week as the flow started to drop the fish have been feeding hard in the areas that I have been wading. As the water drops, areas that haven’t been fished are becoming accessible. These fish are in great shape and are fighting hard. They have definitely fattened up during the high flows. Last week the best patterns for me were, bloods, ufo’s, and orange bloods. The flows continue to be high in the Pagosa area, but are expected to start to slow down with in the next week. The high water makes it tough fishing now, but ensures a healthy river and great fishing through out the summer and fall. I am expecting our Private Properties to fish very well in the next 2 weeks. Below are some pictures from recent trips. Clay Craig with a Fat Bow on the San Juan with the flow over 5,000 cfs. That's me with a carp that was tailing! I put down the pike fly rod and picked up the 5wt. Hawk Storm didn't let the big one get away today!

Tight lines, Scott Taylor

http://www.highcountrycharters.com/ bass@highcountrycharters.com

970-946-5229

FOLK 'N BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

2008-06-09T15:56:00.006-06:00

The first annual Folk N' Bluegrass Festival proved to be wonderful way to spend the weekend, under perfect blue skies up at Reservoir Hill. The crowds loved all the musical talent gathered for the weekend's entertainment. The diverse repertoire of songs of The Waybacks were well received as evidenced by the above photo. The soulful experience of the weekend was enjoyed by many locals as well as those who traveled across the state of Colorado to attend this wonderful event.

Pagosa's Own: John Graves

2008-03-30T11:06:00.006-06:00

THANK YOU JOHN for all the thousands of hours of music you have provided our mountain community. You are the best! We'll look for you and your jazz group at the La Tazza Espresso Bar & Grill this week.

OK, HOW DOES THIS NEXT EVENT GO?

2008-03-30T10:49:00.005-06:00

Kid's Rodeo 2007

2008-03-17T09:00:00.007-06:00

I think Pagosa Springs is going to see more of Justin at the 2008 Kid's Rodeo. He and his sister won top honors in 2007. His Dad called me this morning and asked me to please post his son's photo that I had taken last summer on the Planet Pagosa Blog! Andy is working the oil fields in the Farmington/Aztec area and misses his kids.

Our three boys are now all young men living living on their own in different parts of the USA, but Susie and I miss them just the same.

2008 County $$$ Cut-backs should not even consider the 4-H Program or the Kid's Rodeo!

SNOW 2008

2008-02-19T11:39:00.002-07:00

Driving down the National Forest Road from Rito Blanco February 2008.

Young Eagle's Glory

2008-02-12T20:03:00.002-07:00

Hippie Gypsy

2008-01-20T17:37:00.000-07:00

Christmas 2007 at the Springs

2007-12-26T12:08:00.000-07:00

SHY RABBIT HOSTS PRINTMAKING w/o A PRESS

2007-10-27T13:02:00.000-06:00

Visit http://www.shyrabbit.com/ for workshop information. Photo: D. Michael Coffee

METALIC ABSTRACT

2007-10-03T17:25:00.000-06:00

Planet Pagosa Supports Our Veterans! GRAND MARSHAL FLOAT.

2007-07-25T16:01:00.000-06:00

Roger Behr (Coast Guard), and Bruce Muirhead (Air Force Pilot WWll) wave to the crowd during the July 4, 2007 parade.

Chamber Ladies Raise the American Flag Honoring Our Veterans at July 4, 2007 Parade

2007-07-24T09:02:00.000-06:00

Pagosa Green

2007-06-25T08:08:00.000-06:00

While driving over the pass this past weekend I was compelled to pull over and capture the image of the GREEN valley below. Countless visitors to Pagosa have been drawn into becoming residents of Pagosa Springs because of stopping at the last vista which seems to Celbrate the Spirit of the Earth. Photo: Don Long

Sunday at the Indiefest

2007-06-11T13:21:00.001-06:00

Todd Snider closed the 2007 Indiefest on Sunday with his stylish lyrics and soulful voice. Photo: Don Long

Indiefest 2007 Pagosa Springs

2007-06-10T11:12:00.000-06:00

KJ Denhert, urban folk and jazz artist, rocks on the hill.

She was definately one of the weekend's favorites.

Photo: Don Long

Snowboarding Wolf Creek Powder

2007-04-11T08:39:00.000-06:00

Photo Credit: Kyle Monks

Early morning powder run at Wolf Creek!

Pagosa Power Paragliding

2007-02-22T19:20:00.000-07:00

Warren Phipps makes power paragliding look easy while soaring the blue skies over Pagosa Springs. He's logged over 300 hours and compares the sport to having an airplane in the trunk of his car.

www.paratoys.com can certainly get you set up.

Bosque Extreme

2007-02-11T08:27:00.000-07:00

Don Long's recent workshop images will be featured at the Main Street Gallery in Truth or Consequences NM until March 3, 2007. Insights and Images of New Mexico-A Week in the Life of Southern New Mexico is the Brainchild of Warren Capps & Steve Northrup www.illuminationsphoto.com