Their twelfth camp was at Pagosa Hot Spring. J. S. Newberry , a geologist accompanying the expedition, commented that the spring was "well known, even famous, among the Indian tribes." He continued, "There is scarcely a more beautiful place on the face of the earth.
It is important for all Pagosans and those interested in Pagosa and its history to remember some of the more fascinating events in the past. [...]
Southwest Native American History by Norm Vance Early History There was a time when half of our planet had no human life. Early earth developed [...]
Charles Hughes III was the Charlie I knew. He was born with a “silver spoon” in his mouth and knew how to use it! This is not a history of his life as I only knew him briefly as an elderly gentleman, but I know enough to tell a few tales about him.
History and geology standing on 20 feet of snow! Accessed by snowmobile to the West Fork of the San Juan and the summit of Lobo Overlook at the top of Wolf Creek Pass.
The Hippy Dip. Photo taken just a few hours before it was closed forever. Photo by Bill Bright. By Norm Vance It was [...]
To put these memories into context, we should note that Pagosa Springs in the early to mid-twentieth century was considerably more remote than today. All roads got narrower as they approached Pagosa Springs, and it was a long journey from anywhere!
When one wears a cap at the hot spring identifying the wearer as a Springs local, like I do, you get a common question about the healing aspects of the mineral waters. I often wear a Pagosa.com cap. This article offers some real healing properties of Pagosa's famous hot spring.
Dr. Mary Fisher: Pagosa's Historic Heroine by Norm Vance and Kate Terry Of the early pioneers who came to Pagosa Springs, one stands out in [...]
One of these had a “women only” day. This became a great social event; the ladies brought lavish food and tried to outdo each other by ordering the latest and fanciest bathing suits from the east coast or decorating their own. Perhaps our modern ladies could use a day off, lounging at the spring, once a week!
