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| HEALTH CARE |
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SOURCE OF DATA |
| Number
of Hospitals |
0 |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association |
| Number
of Beds per Thousand People |
N/A |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association |
| Number
of Physicians & Dentists |
several |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association |
HOSPITAL
DESCRIPTION:
Pagosa
Springs has two family medical clinics staffed by MDs and Nurse
Practitioners. The Dr. Mary Fisher Medical and Urgent Care Center
operates as a family medical clinic and an urgent care center. The
Pagosa Springs Family Medical Center is headed by Dr. Jim Pruitt.
During regular hours, staff from both clinics are available for
immediate care, and after hours access is through 911. A helipad
means that emergency airlifts are readily available.
Serious
emergencies are transported by ambulance or helicopter to Mercy
Medical Center in Durango or San Juan Regional Hospital in Farmington,
New Mexico. Mercy Medical Center has been recognized as the number
one rural hospital in Colorado and is the regional trauma center
for Southwestern Colorado.
| HOUSING COSTS |
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SOURCE OF DATA |
| Median
Price for a Single Family Home |
$181,097 |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association
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| Average
Residential Monthly Rent |
$675 |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association |
| CLIMATE |
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SOURCE OF DATA |
| Average
Number of Days of Sunshine |
300 |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association
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| Average
High/Low Temps for Winter |
43.5/11.8
(Jan) |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association |
| Average
High/Low Temps for Summer |
79/51.3
(July) |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association |
| Average
Humidity |
minimal |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association |
| Average
Annual Precipitation |
19.3"
rain
62.5" snow |
Archuleta
Economic Development Association |
| RECREATION |
Archuleta
County is an outdoor paradise. There are two major
wilderness areas within a few minutes of town with
excellent hunting and year-round fishing.
Recreation
opportunities include:
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Chimney
Rock Archeological Area—Ancestral Puebloan ruins
located midway between Pagosa Springs and Navajo Lake.
Take a trip back in time as you enjoy a guided tour
and learn the historical culture of these Native Americans.
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Echo
Lake State Park—This well-stocked lake tests
the expertise of all fishing enthusiasts.
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Fred
Harman Art Museum—Enjoy the original western
paintings of Fred Harman, creator of Red Ryder and
Little Beaver. Rodeo, movie and western memorabilia
are also on display.
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"Pagosah"
Hot Mineral Springs and Baths—Since the days
of the Indians, these mineral springs have been famous
for their healing qualities and are reputed to be
the world's hottest mineral springs.
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Rocky
Mountain Wildlife Park—Get an up-close view of
native wildlife at this growing park.
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Shopping—Pagosa
Springs offers antiques, classic stoves, gift stores,
jewelry, art galleries, health foods, gourmet items,
books, sporting goods, western wear and much more.
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Upper
San Juan Historical Museum—A fascinating and
extensive display of the early day Pagosa Springs
area.
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Waterfalls—Archuleta
County has some of the most spectacular waterfalls
in the state. There are at least 25 located in the
area.
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Wolf
Creek Pass—Drive through the majestic San Juan
National Forest across the Continental Divide at an
elevation of 10,857 feet.
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