On Monday, April 17, 2023, the Archuleta County Sheriff’s office requested assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with a missing person investigation.
At approximately 11:55 am. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, a body was located in Lake Pagosa by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Marine Evidence Recovery Team. It was positively identified as Jeremiah Villarreal of Pagosa Springs. The next of kin has been notified.
This is an ongoing investigation and updates will be released when they are available.
If you have any information that can assist the Sheriff’s Office, please call (970) 731-2160.
Media inquiries should be directed to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.