9News · 25 Oct, 00:28 · Business briefing

Pagosa Springs businesses race to recover after San Juan River hits historic high

Local enterprises in Pagosa Springs are urgently mobilising recovery efforts following the San Juan River reaching unprecedented flood levels.

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Local enterprises in Pagosa Springs are urgently mobilising recovery efforts following the San Juan River reaching unprecedented flood levels. The historic high water marks have caused significant disruption to commercial operations, prompting a coordinated response from business owners and local authorities. This event highlights the immediate logistical and operational challenges faced by communities vulnerable to extreme weather events, as stakeholders work to mitigate damage and restore normal economic activity in the affected region.

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