As a gateway to the Four Corners area, Archuleta County is the perfect launching point for both travelers and residents who desire a stunning introduction to the Southwest. Nestled in the beautiful San Juan Mountains at 7,000 feet on the western slope of the Continental Divide, Archuleta County offers more than 300 days of sunshine, clean air, close proximity to a number of National Parks, and 3 million acres of National Forest surrounding the area.

Hundreds of years ago, Native Americans traveled to Pagosa Springs to bathe in the relaxing hot springs. Many settlers joined them in the early 1890s. This is still true today, as many residents and tourists alike come to soak in the natural hot springs. The natural environment remains as the region's chief economic asset. The San Juan Mountains offer majestic views, and winter months offer a long ski season at Wolf Creek Ski Area. People also come to Pagosa Springs for the relaxing, yet energetic, atmosphere that is present in the area's everyday lifestyle.

As the pace of urban living continues to accelerate, an increasing number of individuals and owners desire a place where traditional family values still exist along with low crime rates, good schools, excellent quality of life, wide open spaces and a reasonable cost of living. Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County offer the perfect match to all of these traditional values.

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