Archuleta County was formed from part of Conejos County in 1885. The Town of Pagosa Springs was incorporated in 1891, and is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in the county. Archuleta Coutny is located inthe eastern portion of the San Juan drainage basin which occupies 13,640 square miles of northwestern New Mexico and southwestern Colorado. The summer climate is warm and dry with cool nights. Winter temperatures are cold, but sunny days with little wind make the season pleasant.
Snow is usually abundant resulting in excellent winter recreational opportunities.
Staff Clerk June Madrid Finance Director Lorraine Marhofer Manager Dennis Hunt Planning Director Kathryn Ruth. Ben Campbell 380 Russell Bldg. Archuleta County Transit - Transportation for elderly and disabled citizens. Archuleta County is currentyl in transition from a traditional rural community to a more urban environment. Where once the economy was dependent on natural resources, now it is based on the service industries and is heavily dependent on tourism.