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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 …

LPEA chosen for national study to understand and strengthen electric infrastructure in face of climate challenges

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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Master deed restrictions for workforce housing project approved

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.

Colorado Energy Office launches grant program to reduce cost of installing home electric vehicle chargers

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. 

LPEA, Tri-State execute term sheet

La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc. have successfully executed a term sheet as part of the two cooperatives’ contract termination negotiations. 

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Town moves toward purchasing riverfront property

On Nov. 5, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance approving a contract to purchase riverfront property located at 1040 E. U.S. 160. 

Sherpa Real Estate, a burgeoning real estate firm in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is pleased to announce its merger with Jim Smith Realty, the area’s oldest and largest real estate company, with over 37 years of service. 

Precision Autobody & Collision: Your premier collision repair facility located in Pagosa Springs

For over 20 years, Precision Autobody & Collision has established itself as a cornerstone of automotive repair in Pagosa Springs and the surrounding areas. 

Blood drive to be hosted at high school

The Pagosa Springs chapter of Future Business Leaders of America will host a blood drive in the high school library on Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Progress continues on possible Running Iron Ranch sale

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors continued to move forward with a potential sale of the Running Iron Ranch at its Oct. 30 meeting.

Holiday community events open for participation

With the holidays barreling down upon us, oftentimes we get caught up in the busyness of the holidays, especially if you own a business. 

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Main Street board mulls tech-savvy solutions for construction challenges

With details about the plan to reconstruct a stretch of U.S. 160 in downtown Pagosa Springs still forthcoming, the Main Street Advisory Board is continuing to search for ways to amass support — and mitigate disruption — among businesses likely to be impacted by the project. 

Deadline approaching for Small Business Administration working capital loans due to drought

Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration (SBA), recently reminded small nonfarm businesses in 33 New Mexico counties and neighboring counties in Arizona, Colorado (including Archuleta County), Oklahoma, Texas and Utah of the Nov. 25 deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. 

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