The guides
Five long pieces on the questions people actually ask after the first pretty weekend.
These five pieces are the foundation of the site. Bookmark the one that matches where you are, then read the others before a trip out here with a checkbook.
Guide 01
The honest guide to moving to Pagosa Springs
Climate, work, schools, medical care, and the gap between the town you visit and the county you actually live in.
Guide 02
Wells, septic, propane, and mountain roads
The unsexy systems that decide whether a Pagosa house is a home or a project.
Guide 03
Pagosa Springs neighborhoods and surrounding areas explained
Town, Pagosa Lakes, Aspen Springs, Highway 84, Chromo, Arboles — and how to read a place before you fall for a view.
Guide 04
The true cost of owning a mountain home in Pagosa
The purchase price is the down payment. Taxes, propane, insurance, and snow are the house.
Guide 05
Buying a second home or cabin in Southwest Colorado
Vacancy is already part of this county. Short-term rental rules are not a business plan. Winter will test whether you meant it.