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Colorado Proposition 122, concerning access to natural psychedelic substances, was approved by state voters in November 2022 by a margin of 53.64 percent in favor and 46.36 percent of voters opposed.

Since 2017, the local nonprofit organization Build Pagosa has been supporting fun, meaningful educational experiences for Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) students while addressing the skilled labor shortage in Pagosa Springs and Southwest Colorado. 

Nominations open for 2024 Community Awards

In this season of thanksgiving, as we celebrate family and friendships, we should also take time to thank the people, businesses and organizations that make our community tick. 

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Main Street board discusses website, greenhouse work

The Main Street Advisory Board took tentative steps toward overhauling its website and expanding its digital reach during a regular meeting on Nov. 14 in a move that anticipates significant changes coming to downtown Pagosa Springs in 2025 and beyond.

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PAWSD board approves extension for airport water project

At its Nov. 21 special meeting, the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors approved giving Archuleta County additional time to act on a water model provided for the extension of a main line at Stevens Field airport.

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Tourism board looks at visitor data

The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board held a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at which Tourism Director Jennifer Green shared a presentation with data on Pagosa’s top visitor markets.

LPEA to raise rates in April 2025

The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors has approved the cooperative’s 2025 budget, which includes an average rate increase of 7.72 percent. 

Reminder: Employee Benefit Forum set for Dec. 5

Next to housing, offering health care coverage to employees is one of the top issues facing employers. 

The Colorado Department of the Treasury is encouraging businesses to enroll in the Colorado SecureSavings program, which provides state-facilitated retirement plans for employees, by the end of the year. 

Why shopping small matters this holiday season

As twinkling lights begin to adorn the streets of Pagosa Springs, the Main Street Advisory Board invites you to consider the lasting impact of your shopping choices. This year, we encourage you to …

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is proud to announce that it has been selected to participate in a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-funded technical assistance study in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and Baringa, a global consulting firm. 

Chamber board of director nominations open

It is the time of year when the Chamber prepares to hold its annual election for three new board candidates. 

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County unemployment rate up half a point in October

Archuleta County’s unemployment rate rose one-half of a percentage point in October to 4.3 percent, according to a press release and report from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) released Nov. 18.

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Workforce housing program aims for December sales

It was an unseasonably warm November day along Ranger Park Drive in Pagosa Springs, where perhaps the only thing brighter than the noon glare was the smile on Patrick Gibbons’ face as he stepped inside his soon-to-be home.

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During a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the board unanimously approved and adopted the affordable workforce housing project master deed restriction for phase one of the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation’s (PSCDC’s) workforce housing project.

Chris Hansen named new LPEA CEO

The Board of Directors of La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) is excited to announce that Chris Hansen has been selected as the new CEO, effective Nov. 12. 

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September sales tax revenue up slightly from 2023

September sales tax collections increased by 0.78 percent compared to last year’s figures, according to reports released Nov. 7 by Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton.

Employee Benefit and Retention Forum announced

Many of our businesses are in the throes of working on budgeting for 2025. One of the biggest line items for most businesses is payroll and benefits. Another big concern is employee retention and the task of constantly needing to train new people.

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During a regular meeting held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Town of Pagosa Springs to split sales tax collections 50/50 between the town and county.

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) launched the EV Home Charge Grant program on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to save Colorado residents, primarily in rural communities, money on installing at-home electric vehicle (EV) chargers. 

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