Once inhabited by ancestral Puebloans, Utes, Navajos and Apaches, "Pagosah" hot springs was believed to have extraordinary curative powers. In time, the U.S. military established a post to protect settlers from Indian hostilities and the town of Pagosa Springs was incorporated in 1891, sustained by ranching, logging and lumber. Developers discovered the area in the 1970s, and winter skiing, the hot springs and tourism boomed.

While in Pagosa Springs, visit the Fred Harman Art Museum. The museum exhibits numerous Fred Harman paintings, Red Ryder and Little Beaver comic strips, rodeo, movie and other western memorabilia.
Pagosa Springs
Natural Spring.
Pagosa Springs
Springs Resort and Spa.
Pagosa Springs
Natural Spring.
Pagosa Springs
Natural Spring.
Pagosa Springs
Springs Resort from across the San Juan River.
Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs Resort and Spa.
fountain
Fountain at Pagosa Springs Resort.
San Juan River
San Juan River.
backery
Pagosa Baking - awesome backery & cafe!
Photos by EMKotyk