When I grew up there the town only had one stop light. There was the malt shop, hot springs and the theater in town fun, but the backpacking into the San Juan national forest were the best memories of my life. You have to be there to believe the beauty.
Can you please tell me what the chances are of finding part time work there currently? I’ve been 3 times on vacation, and eventually want to retire there, but must work part time. I love it so much, and would like to try working there to see if I could afford housing in a tiny place if possible. Thanks…I’m from Tennessee!
I love Pagosa Springs. It truly is heaven on earth. I going backpacking up to Rainbow Hot Springs, and snow skiing at Wolf Creek every year. I have to agree Boss Hoggs isn’t the best food in town. Rosie’s Pizzeria, Kips, Riff Raff are my favorite place to eat. I was sad the Bear Creek restaurant got burnt down. I come agree Pagosa Springs in the mid 70’s, and visited 2-3 times a year.
I saved this video and will be in touch . Thanks for posting . We are in a good position to make some decisions and my wife is a Colorado native and I have been here almost 13 yrs. We have a house in the this state we are selling and will be headed that way !
I've driven up to Pagosa a number of times when I lived in Santa Fe and I don't remember it being that big but then again it's probably been about 7 years since my last visit. Seems like it's hard to find work there though but maybe a good place to open up your own biz. I'm still deciding between Taos and Pagosa ...love the adobe look of Taos but also love the hot springs in Pagosa.
Very attractive town. We are planning a vacation around Southern Colorado and Nothern New Mexico in 2022 or 2023. Expect to take a month or six weeks. Health precludes moving to the area but we really do enjoying long driving vacations. We live in southern New Hampshire.
We go to pagosa once a year to go snow sking and also Sometimes in the summer time but Pagosa is a wonderful place and is our home away from home where we can relax at the Wyndham resorts and just about every one knows us there so we are not strangers
Enjoyed revisiting Pagosa with you. Count it as my second home. I easily recognize every place in the video. Haven't been there lately though and what especially strikes me is that the traffic seems much heavier than I remember and the condition of many of the roads seems quite deteriorated and in need of some repair.
I really appreciate this video. We just got back from a Durango getaway where we checked homes. Looks like PS is a bit smaller, ~10x smaller population, 310 days of sun versus 266, a bit higher elevation with a bit cooler average temps, but both have interstate traffic driving through it. Property taxes seem very reasonable for both. Apparently one downer for PS is an electricity rate higher than the Colorado average whereas Durango's is lower. Not sure how home prices compare.
Thanks for the comments! In my opinion comparing Durango and Pagosa springs isn’t fair to either. Two different cultures, politics, tax bases, viewpoints and demographics. If you want true southwest Colorado slow life it’s Pagosa.
You’re welcome. I’ll be doing smaller versions of video tours of different subdivisions and areas this year. Any particular area you would like to see?
@@LorenPagosasRealtor well honestly me and the wife were looking to find a small acreage in Wyoming or Montana near elk hunting.But prices our out of the universe so iam trying a otc elk tag this oct in your area if wife likes the area and hunting is good we may look in area
Correction. San Juan River flows into the Colorado River, which doesn't go to the Gulf of Mexico. It's supposed to flow into the Sea of Cortez, however, it doesn't make it all the way to there for quite a while.
@@LorenPagosasRealtor awesome! I own a solar company so im hoping to find something thats a little lower cost due to being sans electric grid and just use solar Edit: just got to the point where you said 5-10 acre lots. Do they have some of those epic views ive seen in a couple listings online?
@@LorenPagosasRealtor if its not a big ask can you shoot me an email with some listings and we can talk about me coming up to see some places? Ive also looked in the Hartsel area because I like Buena Vista so much but thats a long ride just for basic shopping
You didn’t point out Pagosa Baking or Choke Cherry Tree…are they still there? I want to live in PS, but I hear the chances of finding a tiny affordable place to live is impossible. I would need to work part time at a store or restaurant, and am unsure of the chances of that currently in 2023.
@@LorenPagosasRealtor Enjoyed your video very much, highly informative. However, San Juan River doesn't run thru the Phoenix area, as it empties into the Colorado River at Glen Canyon Dam in northeastern Arizona.
Thank you. Yes I realized this mistake long ago but the video does do well I haven’t taken it down. I may cut it out without deleted it just need to get to doing it.
Looks like it would be a great little town, what is the population of that town? What is the crime rate there would love to live in the outer part of town, I am a country person
Does it have a large year round indoor ice skating rink and a roller blading rink? And is there a University with an Architecture program? Can you ride horseback anywhere as well? I want to be near the San Juan Mountains but I want the option to go back to school. Also is there a Whole Foods or Sprouts or Organic Market? Thanks !
Natural grocers downtown and another similar uptown. Not many big names in town like Whole Foods, etc. You can ride horses everywhere, even downtown has a few riders, but we have many ranches and open space to ride and corral. National forest surrounds us on all sides. The closest higher education is in Durango, which is fort Lewis college an hour to the west. Not sure about their programs. Durango will also be the spot for ice skating and those sorts of activities. We rely heavily on our natural activities and our small population doesn’t provide enough demand for certain niche businesses. Thank you for the comment and great questions.
There's a seasonal outdoor ice rink. The area hockey players travel to PS on occasion. Durango has a semi-indoor ice rink that should be open most of the year.
Our local ski mountain gets more snow on average than any other ski area in Colorado. Town gets considerably less but still plenty. The sun being out all the time makes for a quick melt on the roads so it’s not as dangerous as one would think.
Leans conservative. Local politics are currently focused on housing. Yes in the spring and fall it can be gusty, which isn’t ever too bad except when it’s dry out and dust is flying around.
@@celticfreckles1635 lol was scrolling and read "fishing n" as "fistin in the outdoors", I was like , damn, thats a bit hardcore for me, I don't know about this pagosa springs place...
@@LorenPagosasRealtor just wanted to let you know I do youtube too here in Pagosa on my harley davidson rides and I'm a local interior and exterior house painter been here my whole life always great to see great videos of Pagosa.
Thanks! Feel free to send your contact info, I’m always getting asked for good references and I have one client seeking bids now for interior. Loren@livinginpagosasprings.com
Probably not best idea to do a tour of a town with dreary clouds. You also cut the video off as you drove up Piedra Rd which would show the lakes and the surrounding forests. Pagosa Springs is very nice mt town area, honestly from the video I wouldn't think much of the town though.
Correct Randy, I’m not trying to convince people to move to pagosa with pretty backgrounds. Just trying to give insights. Some of my other videos even call out negatives aspects in town. Thanks 😊
This place is paradise for me, I’ve been 2 times and have loved every single moment of it, this is going to be where I retire.
Wife and I have been two years in a row. We absolutely love it. And yes Rosie's pizza is the best pizza we have ever eaten.
Make it three!
When I grew up there the town only had one stop light. There was the malt shop, hot springs and the theater in town fun, but the backpacking into the San Juan national forest were the best memories of my life. You have to be there to believe the beauty.
Drove through for the first time in my life last summer- just before this was made. Loved it! All I need is that opening and I'm there!
Pagosa Springs Colorado, is absolutely wonderful place i've been there 4 summer work is very beautiful ❤️
Can you please tell me what the chances are of finding part time work there currently? I’ve been 3 times on vacation, and eventually want to retire there, but must work part time. I love it so much, and would like to try working there to see if I could afford housing in a tiny place if possible. Thanks…I’m from Tennessee!
Put this town and vacation spot on your bucklist. I ❤ this place. Beautiful and lots of real fishing and awesome Hot Springs. ♨️🌄
I love living in this beautiful area
Well ...... I was looking for summer ranch holiday ..... with a decent town ..... I liked the town ..... greetings from Kuwait 🇰🇼
Thanks for posting this... town isn't what I thought.
Thanks for the great video! I’ve been considering relocating there.
You’re welcome! I’ll be here when you’re ready 😁
I love Pagosa Springs. It truly is heaven on earth. I going backpacking up to Rainbow Hot Springs, and snow skiing at Wolf Creek every year. I have to agree Boss Hoggs isn’t the best food in town. Rosie’s Pizzeria, Kips, Riff Raff are my favorite place to eat. I was sad the Bear Creek restaurant got burnt down. I come agree Pagosa Springs in the mid 70’s, and visited 2-3 times a year.
I have been out there twice to visit a friend of mine I loved it out there and miss it if I could afford it I would move out there in a heartbeat
Spent a lot of time in Pagosa last summer... posted videos on my page. Great town. I'd live there in a minute. Going back this June.
I saved this video and will be in touch . Thanks for posting . We are in a good position to make some decisions and my wife is a Colorado native and I have been here almost 13 yrs. We have a house in the this state we are selling and will be headed that way !
Great to hear! Call me when you’re ready to do some home shopping!
I've driven up to Pagosa a number of times when I lived in Santa Fe and I don't remember it being that big but then again it's probably been about 7 years since my last visit. Seems like it's hard to find work there though but maybe a good place to open up your own biz. I'm still deciding between Taos and Pagosa ...love the adobe look of Taos but also love the hot springs in Pagosa.
Very attractive town. We are planning a vacation around Southern Colorado and Nothern New Mexico in 2022 or 2023. Expect to take a month or six weeks.
Health precludes moving to the area but we really do enjoying long driving vacations. We live in southern New Hampshire.
We look forward to having you. I would love to reconnect when you need some help planning!
Pagosa springs looks charming
Will visit soon
😁😁😁 we look forward to seeing you!
I love that town
We go to pagosa once a year to go snow sking and also Sometimes in the summer time but Pagosa is a wonderful place and is our home away from home where we can relax at the Wyndham resorts and just about every one knows us there so we are not strangers
Lived one year there, they treated me very well.
We’ve been visiting Pagosa on a nearly annual basis for the past 10 years. Would love to relocate to the area someday.
That’s how I ended up here as well, 20+ years of my folks bringing my brothers here. It finally stuck!
Enjoyed revisiting Pagosa with you. Count it as my second home. I easily recognize every place in the video. Haven't been there lately though and what especially strikes me is that the traffic seems much heavier than I remember and the condition of many of the roads seems quite deteriorated and in need of some repair.
The day that video was filmed traffic was only about 1/2 of what it got too this last summer. 😬. Thank you for taking the time to view and comment!
I really appreciate this video. We just got back from a Durango getaway where we checked homes. Looks like PS is a bit smaller, ~10x smaller population, 310 days of sun versus 266, a bit higher elevation with a bit cooler average temps, but both have interstate traffic driving through it. Property taxes seem very reasonable for both. Apparently one downer for PS is an electricity rate higher than the Colorado average whereas Durango's is lower. Not sure how home prices compare.
Thanks for the comments! In my opinion comparing Durango and Pagosa springs isn’t fair to either. Two different cultures, politics, tax bases, viewpoints and demographics. If you want true southwest Colorado slow life it’s Pagosa.
Nice town. Lived there twice. Housing hard to come by though.
Really appreciate the tour
You’re welcome. I’ll be doing smaller versions of video tours of different subdivisions and areas this year. Any particular area you would like to see?
@@LorenPagosasRealtor well honestly me and the wife were looking to find a small acreage in Wyoming or Montana near elk hunting.But prices our out of the universe so iam trying a otc elk tag this oct in your area if wife likes the area and hunting is good we may look in area
Any suggestions on hotel or lodging for first night up there?
Nightengale, especially if you want to be downtown or motel soco which has a great social scene and live music.
@@LorenPagosasRealtor more just one night of quiet the first night as we will tent camp the rest of the time
Correction.
San Juan River flows into the Colorado River, which doesn't go to the Gulf of Mexico. It's supposed to flow into the Sea of Cortez, however, it doesn't make it all the way to there for quite a while.
SLEEPING SKUNK AT 01:46 !
I used to work at the pizza hut up there from Farmington nm when they needed help, many years ago.
I'm reading Mariana Zapata's All Rhodes Lead Here and the setting is Pagosa River.
When does the snow start stop on average and is it typically sunny a lot of time during all the seasons?
Yep. Over 300 days of sun, even in the winter. Usually snow hits the mountains in early October and then drops into town early November.
@@LorenPagosasRealtor awesome! I own a solar company so im hoping to find something thats a little lower cost due to being sans electric grid and just use solar
Edit: just got to the point where you said 5-10 acre lots. Do they have some of those epic views ive seen in a couple listings online?
There’s a lot of off grid property. No one in town is doing solar at a large level so your business would be in demand.
@@LorenPagosasRealtor if its not a big ask can you shoot me an email with some listings and we can talk about me coming up to see some places? Ive also looked in the Hartsel area because I like Buena Vista so much but thats a long ride just for basic shopping
Send me some basic criteria and a good email and I’ll send some on for you. Size, price, etc.
First few seconds of the video and you see someone pulling out slow in the road last second. That's what it's like everyday all day😂
You didn’t point out Pagosa Baking or Choke Cherry Tree…are they still there? I want to live in PS, but I hear the chances of finding a tiny affordable place to live is impossible. I would need to work part time at a store or restaurant, and am unsure of the chances of that currently in 2023.
Visited this place for a whole week it wasn’t enough so much to do in little Time
Williams Creek TH is 20 miles from City Market
Nice tour of the area, thumbs up! I don't think the San Juan River eventually empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
It doesn’t. Mistake made, I’ll have to go back in edit it out. Which I’ve been meaning to do, thanks for the polite correction!
@@LorenPagosasRealtor Enjoyed your video very much, highly informative. However, San Juan River doesn't run thru the Phoenix area, as it empties into the Colorado River at Glen Canyon Dam in northeastern Arizona.
Thank you. Yes I realized this mistake long ago but the video does do well I haven’t taken it down. I may cut it out without deleted it just need to get to doing it.
When is a good time to visit , trying to miss the snow season to look at the area
Most snow for home shopping will be melted in about 4 weeks. Up in the mountains it will be mid may. Great question.
@@LorenPagosasRealtor thanks so much , I’m in Northern AZ where we have had a lot of snow , hope to get out your way in April to check out areas
Looks like it would be a great little town, what is the population of that town? What is the crime rate there would love to live in the outer part of town, I am a country person
Great question I’m filming a census video tomorrow actually. Subscribe to the channel so your alerted when it come out tomorrow or Saturday.
How many days avg of sunshine in winter and summer?
310 days a year on average
Does it have a large year round indoor ice skating rink and a roller blading rink? And is there a University with an Architecture program? Can you ride horseback anywhere as well? I want to be near the San Juan Mountains but I want the option to go back to school. Also is there a Whole Foods or Sprouts or Organic Market? Thanks !
Natural grocers downtown and another similar uptown. Not many big names in town like Whole Foods, etc. You can ride horses everywhere, even downtown has a few riders, but we have many ranches and open space to ride and corral. National forest surrounds us on all sides. The closest higher education is in Durango, which is fort Lewis college an hour to the west. Not sure about their programs. Durango will also be the spot for ice skating and those sorts of activities. We rely heavily on our natural activities and our small population doesn’t provide enough demand for certain niche businesses. Thank you for the comment and great questions.
No rinks, no Uni, horseback riding in restricted areas. Organic food, yes.
geesh!
There's a seasonal outdoor ice rink. The area hockey players travel to PS on occasion. Durango has a semi-indoor ice rink that should be open most of the year.
I was raised there.
Does it snow alot there?
Our local ski mountain gets more snow on average than any other ski area in Colorado. Town gets considerably less but still plenty. The sun being out all the time makes for a quick melt on the roads so it’s not as dangerous as one would think.
Looking for log cabin to rent for my huge family for one big CHRISTMAS gift to all of them
Google “Winslow on the shire”
If you want to eat meat is BossHog, if you want Mexican, Chavolos is the place.
Pagosa Alfa.. why are thy hard to build on??
ROCKS ... and a lot of 'em.
RIP to the dead kitty on the bridge.😢
Liberal or conservative area? Is it windy there?
Leans conservative. Local politics are currently focused on housing. Yes in the spring and fall it can be gusty, which isn’t ever too bad except when it’s dry out and dust is flying around.
@@LorenPagosasRealtor thanks
hopefully consrervitive, lol
@@phucoff62 yep good ol cowboys n cowgirls who love fishing n the outdoors!
@@celticfreckles1635 lol was scrolling and read "fishing n" as "fistin in the outdoors", I was like , damn, thats a bit hardcore for me, I don't know about this pagosa springs place...
PUTT Hill. Is what its called.
THANK you for your clarification
@@LorenPagosasRealtor just wanted to let you know I do youtube too here in Pagosa on my harley davidson rides and I'm a local interior and exterior house painter been here my whole life always great to see great videos of Pagosa.
Thanks! Feel free to send your contact info, I’m always getting asked for good references and I have one client seeking bids now for interior.
Loren@livinginpagosasprings.com
@@LorenPagosasRealtor cool just sent i our info over to your email. Thanks.
Probably not best idea to do a tour of a town with dreary clouds. You also cut the video off as you drove up Piedra Rd which would show the lakes and the surrounding forests. Pagosa Springs is very nice mt town area, honestly from the video I wouldn't think much of the town though.
I don’t find the clouds dreary at all. Looks like a nice mountain community. I hope to visit this spring.
K C needs to calm down the criticism. Video was good and showed a real drive through Pagosa with plenty of insight.
Correct Randy, I’m not trying to convince people to move to pagosa with pretty backgrounds. Just trying to give insights. Some of my other videos even call out negatives aspects in town. Thanks 😊
300 sunny days/year? (Every town in Colorado uses that line, factual or not) Then why did you go out and film on such an ugly, cloudy day?
Hydrogen sulphate heaven.
I raise ponies and puppies and looking for land with no restrictions
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