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Archuleta County lays out 2025 road plan for PLPOA neighborhoods; drainage and culvert work flagged
Summary
County public works described a three-part pavement program for PLPOA neighborhoods that includes hot-in-place asphalt reclamation, chip sealing and a planned full-depth reclamation on a stretch of South Pagosa; officials said drainage and culvert repairs remain unresolved and the budget is not finalized.
Archuleta County Public Works Director Mike Torres told the joint meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Bozo Lakes Property Owners Association that the county’s 2025 road program for PLPOA neighborhoods will begin with hot-in-place asphalt reclamation followed by chip seal and a box seal to finish.
Torres said crews plan hot-in-place resurfacing on Vista Boulevard, Lake Forest, Saturn Circle, Indian Causeway and Meadows, then to follow with chip seal and a box seal “just like we did last year.” He also said the county plans a full-depth reclamation of the first mile of South Pagosa — “about 1.2 miles of full depth reclamation” from the town limit to Cameron Place — and ongoing drainage work.
Why it matters: the work affects primary neighborhood access and the durability of recently installed surfaces. Residents asked for clarity about which streets would be included and whether previously announced projects had been completed.
Torres said the county will inspect existing culverts, open ones that have been blocked and evaluate replacement or new ditch construction where existing ditches are indistinct. “We’re gonna have to go back and find existing culverts, open them up, and then we’ll be having those discussions as far as replacement and at what cost,” he said. He added that some utilities run through culvert pipes, which could complicate excavation and replacement work.
Residents at the meeting raised specific questions. Connie Shansenbaker of Brook Drive asked why previously reported sealing work had not proceeded; Torres confirmed the neighborhood sealing program is part of this year’s plan and said he would share the street list. Richard Larson asked about the inclusion of Hill Circle; Torres said Hill Circle was on the county’s gravel list this year and that crews would go out to that area.
Budget and timing: Torres said the program “will pretty much take up our budget for 2025,” but he repeatedly emphasized that the county is still awaiting final cost figures and that figures are estimates. He described some work as contingent on budget outcomes and said finishing undeveloped sections or adding services would depend on available funds.
No formal motions or votes were recorded on the road plan during the meeting. Staff asked residents to share localized concerns so the county can prioritize work and map affected streets for owner notification.
Ending: Torres said drainage work would continue “throughout this month, next month” and staff will return with more specific estimates once bids and cost data are available.
