The character of a town is more than its location or list of activites. The true spirit of Pagosa Springs is in its people. Whether it is the historical characters that first founded this healing place, its vibrant youth, or its engaged retirement community that infuses the town with life, the people of Pagosa Springs embrace friendliness and openness. Although many have come from a variety of other states, there is a bond of community and interdependence that unites us all.

Pagosa Springs is not considered trendy or yuppy. It is not unusual to see a rancher in a cowboy hat and boots next to a youth wearing baggy jeans on the same street corner. It is a place where you are not exactly sure if you are standing by someone who has made a fortune or is struggling to get by. People are not judged by the size of their home but by the size of their heart.

It is a pioneer town and attracts those who feel that life is more than the next big house in the suburbs. Filled with more small business owners than most cities, life can sometimes depend on the next tourist season. But, when you wake up in the morning, see the fog lifting off of Pagosa Peak and see sun break through the East Range, you know why you came and you will fight to stay here.