National and State Register

Pagosa Hot Spring

Archuleta County

Derived from a Ute word meaning "healing waters", the site is associated with the early exploration and settlement of the area.

A blue pool of water at Pagosa Hot Spring with buildings near one shore.

Pagosa Hot Spring.

Settlers and miners came to bathe in the medicinal waters.  At its peak, over 250 people per day visited the spring seeking relief from various ailments.