ARCHULETA COUNTY, Colo. – In response to rising flood concerns, the Colorado Department of State has revised the list of voting locations for Archuleta County residents. Voters were notified of the adjustments on November 1, giving them a clear path to cast or retrieve ballots despite the hazardous conditions.
Open voting sites and new drop‑box locations
Two sites will remain fully operational for in‑person voting. Voters can obtain a replacement ballot, complete with all local races, at the Pien River Library Center. In addition, two ballot drop boxes are now available for those who prefer to submit their votes remotely.
- Pagosa Springs – 10 Solomon Drive, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
- Arboles – 333 Milton Lane, open 24 hours a day through 7 p.m. on November 3.
These drop‑box locations are intended to ensure that any voter whose home or regular polling place is impacted by flooding can still participate in the election without delay.
Closed facilities
The Department of State confirmed that the Ross Aragon Community Center Voter Center and the Pagosa Springs Town Hall Ballot Drop Box will remain closed and will not accept ballot returns for the remainder of the election cycle.
Impact on neighboring counties
Officials emphasized that voting centers and hours in the surrounding counties of Conejos, La Plata, Montezuma, and Rio Grande are unchanged. Voters in those areas can continue to use their designated sites as previously scheduled.
Options for displaced voters
Anyone unable to reach a local site because of flood conditions may travel to any voter center across the state to obtain a replacement ballot. The Department of State’s website provides a complete, up‑to‑date list of all voter centers and drop‑box locations throughout Colorado.
For additional guidance on how to vote safely during the flood event, residents are encouraged to review the information posted on the state’s official election page.
Stay informed
Local news outlet KRDO urges Archuleta County voters to stay alert for further updates and to plan their voting trips early, especially given the unpredictable nature of the weather. The KRDO13 app offers real‑time notifications and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
