The annual Pagosa Pride Hanging Basket Program is now in full swing. Beautiful 12- and 16-inch baskets may be purchased until sold out.
Thanks to our nursery partners here in Pagosa and in Bayfield, we have been able to host this program every year for more than 20 years. These baskets, and many other baskets, of course, grace our businesses and homes, bringing color and inviting people to well-decorated decks, patios and entrances.
The 12-inch baskets are grown specifically for our program and include colorful varieties such as geraniums, pansies, petunias, begonias, greens, and trailing vines. The 16-inch baskets are primarily calibrachoa or mini petunias. These baskets are quite large and need sturdy brackets to handle the weight of the baskets, especially when watered.
To order your baskets, visit the Chamber’s website and click on the flower graphic on the home page. This graphic will take you to the registration link. You can then order your baskets.
The 12-inch baskets are scheduled to be delivered and ready for pickup on May 24. The 16-inch baskets typically are delivered the week after Memorial Day; however, the weather may also dictate the schedule. If you are not available to pick up your baskets on the day of delivery, we ask that you find a neighbor or friend to pick up your baskets as it is Memorial Day weekend.
If you have any questions concerning your order, do not hesitate to contact the Chamber at (970) 264-2360. We look forward to watching Pagosa color up and to continue to get rave reviews from people visiting our community who comment on these gorgeous flowers every year and about how lovely Pagosa looks.
Workforce housing eligibility pre-application and lottery process now open
After years of planning, collaborating, raising funds and getting appropriate documents in place, the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation’s (PSCDC) four-year workforce housing project is now open for pre-application for qualified homebuyers.
Ten houses will be built in 2024, with another 10 planned for 2025 and the additional phase planned for 2026 and 2027. The homes are located in the Chris Mountain Village II and Trails areas.
Buyers who are interested in the first 20 homes that will become available in 2024 and 2025 are invited to complete the eligibility application.
This program would not have been made available without the hard work and grants secured by the PSCDC as well as the contributing partnerships with banks, the Town of Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association and utility companies.
These homes will be deed restricted, so certain criteria and income levels will need to be met. On the link, there is a homebuyer information document spelling out the required criteria. To access the housing information, visit the PSCDC website at www.pagosaspringscdc.org.
This is a monumental achievement for our community. Help spread the word in your business about this important housing project.
Internship interest applications due April 5
Businesses interested in hiring youth for paid summer intern programs have until Friday, April 5, to complete their applications of interest.
This program, in its multiyear existence through a grant received from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, offers businesses the opportunity to hire youth in our community as they explore avenues for career development. Businesses can get reimbursed up to $3,500 per intern in this win-win program. Students get matched up with businesses where they can explore their interest in a particular career, and businesses provide valuable work experience for our youth.
If you are interested in hiring a student intern, contact Kat at the PSCDC at kat@pagosaspringscdc.org.
