Colorado and New Mexico Highway 17 opens to travel Nov. 6 between Antonito, CO and Chama, NM
SOUTHWEST COLORADO — On Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, Colorado Highway 17 was fully opened to travel through Colorado and New Mexico. With Highway 17 extending into New Mexico, it provides a critical route connecting Pagosa Springs with the San Luis Valley and points beyond in Colorado. Motorists have regained a critical route to Pagosa Springs and detour travel times have been significantly reduced.