The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed next steps for a potential lodging tax increase to be put on the ballot at its Aug. 5 work session. County Manager Jack Harper explained the reason for having the matter on the work session agenda was to get direction from the commissioners, noting there is “certainly interest” in moving forward with the ballot question and “it’s more of, actually, a question of timing.”
Of all the months, event season really seems to culminate in August. With the month always beginning with the Archuleta County Fair, this year July 31 through Aug. 3, almost every weekend has one big event or another.
The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held a special meeting on Tuesday, July 22, at which the board approved Resolution 2025-40, approving donating and transferring 11 …
On Wednesday, July 23, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) held its second community listening session, providing the opportunity for members of the public to give feedback and suggestions on a potential ballot measure to increase the lodging tax in unincorporated parts of the county.
Week of July 28-Aug. 2 Work activity Coming soon: paving operations • The project is about to hit a major milestone, with concrete paving work beginning Monday night, July 28. …
The Colorado Department Agriculture (CDA) has selected four organizations and three educational institutions to receive NextGen Ag Leadership Grants for projects supporting educational, training and …
La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and the Farmington Electric Utility System (FEUS) have entered into a formal mutual aid agreement, deepening cross-border cooperation and enhancing regional …
The summer is flying by, and fall is right around the corner. After the Chamber just announced tickets available for the new Grillin’ and Distillin’ event on Aug. 23, we now …
During a regular meeting held on July 16, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a sending a letter of support for the Southwest Colorado Council of Governments (SWCCOG) …
On July 15, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved two revocable business licenses, allowing an ice cream vendor and pedicab service to operate on town-owned spaces. Both the ice cream …
The Pagosa Springs area welcomed more than 67,000 visitors over the Fourth of July holiday period. According to a report provided by Tourism Director Jennifer Green, 67,200 visitors visited the area between Wednesday, July 2, and Sunday, July 6.
The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 2, during which the board heard updates from Blue Room Research on market trends, its paid Meta advertising consultant and from members of a newly formed lodgers’ association.
Week of July 20-26 Work activity • The crew will be working on the subgrade on Sunday, July 20, to prepare for the delivery of the road base material on Monday. • …
La Plata Electric Association La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has signed a new 10-year power purchase agreement with Ptarmigan Resources and Energy Inc. for locally generated …
According to data released from Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton on July 8, overall sales tax collections for May 2025 increased 3.07 percent compared to figures from 2024. That equates to $43,987.42 more received in May 2025 than in May 2024.
There’s a gap in the Chamber’s event schedule, so we decided to create a new event to highlight some different aspects of Colorado beverages. And, who doesn’t like a food competition?
The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) heard from Laura Lewis Marchino, the executive director of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, during its July 9 meeting, with Lewis Marchino informing the board that Archuleta County will be getting an additional census tract in 2026 that will not be in the enterprise zone.
The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) solidified their unwillingness to reach a compromise over the potential sale of the Running Iron Ranch at a June 30 joint work session.
Week of July 14-19 Work activity • A one-lane closure will be in place beginning at 7 p.m. through the night on Monday, July 14, to replace the storm drain between 1st and 4th streets. …
The Chamber Board of Directors has hired my replacement. I welcome Sandy Douthey to the position as the next executive director of the Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
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