U.S. Highway 160 to the east and west, and Highway 84 to the south. Durango is 61 miles west on Highway 160, Santa Fe is 163 miles south on Highway 84, Albuquerque is 212 miles south, and Denver is 270 miles northeast across Wolf Creek Pass. Commercial aircraft service is available at La Plata County Airport while smaller, privately-owned aircraft service is available at Stevens Field in Pagosa Springs. The year-round climate of the area is ideal and creates no major traveling problems. Truck Several common carriers provide service to the Archuleta County area.
Major carriers have daily pick-up and delivery throughout the county.
Two Medical Clinics, three dentists, two optometrist, four chiropractors, SW Colorado Mental Health Center and Emergency Medical Services. Nearest hospital - 62 miles in Durango, Colorado. A 1.9 percent tax is collected from the lodging industry within the County. The money is used for County tourism promotion. Three county commissioners elected for alternating four-year terms.