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The newly formed Pagosa Lodgers Association recently met with the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) during a work session, with the discussion centered around the possibility of …

September sales tax collections up 7.78 percent over September 2024

Sales tax collections in Archuleta County for the month of September were reported to be up 7.78 percent compared to figures from September 2024, according to data released by Archuleta County …

Fitch Ratings assigns A+ credit rating to LPEA, affirming strong financial position

Fitch Ratings, a global credit rating agency, has assigned a first-time long-term issuer default rating of A+ with a stable outlook to La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA), reflecting the …

2026 Business Happy Hour calendar set

The Business Happy Hour calendar has been set for 2026.   Thank you to all the businesses that signed up for Business Happy Hour 2026. We are pleased to announce our winners: • …

Small grants, big impact: Rotary’s Teacher Mini Grants spark creativity in local classrooms

Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that make the biggest difference. A single sewing machine, a microphone or even a light box can open doors to creativity, confidence and connection for …

Sign up now for Holiday Lighting Contest

Once again, the Pagosa Springs area will be bright with holiday cheer this season.   The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board and The Pagosa Springs SUN are sponsoring a lighting contest this …

County approves permit for agritourism project

On Oct. 7, a land use hearing was held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) in which the BoCC unanimously approved a board conditional use permit (BCUP) for a wilderness …

Colorado Tourism Office awards 15 tourism marketing grants

On Oct. 30, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced 15 new recipients of the Tourism Marketing Grant to …

2026 Business Happy Hour lottery winners to be announced next week

Thank you to everyone who signed up to participate in the 2026 Business Happy Hour lottery.   We chose our winners this week, and we look forward to letting everyone know who won, and for …

Region 9 Economic Development District honored with 2025 Impact Award

The Region 9 Economic Development District has received a 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its SouthWest Opioid Response …

Lawsuit filed against LPEA over split from Tri-State

A group of eight La Plata Electric Association customers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the energy supplier, alleging LPEA should have taken the separation from Tri-State Generation and …

2026 Business Happy Hour lottery still open

This fabulous opportunity will be ending on Oct. 31. Please do not forget to sign up for the 2026 monthly Business Happy Hour lottery schedule.   There are no Business Happy Hours scheduled …

LPEA board votes to retire $1 million in capital credits

The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board voted to retire $1 million in capital credits. Capital credit refunds will be issued to members who were part of the cooperative in 2003. These refunds …

By Ella Slade Staff Writer   The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board’s Oct. 1 meeting featured a presentation from Colorado Tourism Office Director Tim Wolfe, who provided an …

August sales tax collections up slightly compared to last year

Sales tax collections in Archuleta County for the month of August were reported to be up .73 percent compared to figures from August 2024, according to data released by Archuleta County Finance …

Shak Powers named Region 9 deputy director

Shak Powers, regional projects manager for the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, has been promoted to the deputy director position.   Powers has been with Region …

2026 Business Happy Hour lottery now open

This week has been one for the record books.   I would be remiss if the Chamber did not thank everyone in the town for pulling together to keep us as safe as possible from the flood waters. …

Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Workforce Development Program accepting applications

Labor is a common challenge in Colorado agriculture. Businesses struggle to find qualified and trained employees. At the same time, young people who want to pursue a career in agriculture have …

Pagosa Springs named Colorado Main Street Community of the Year

The Colorado Main Street network has recognized Pagosa Springs Main Street as Community of the Year and Kathleen McFadden as Manager of the Year, honoring their exceptional leadership, innovation and …

Region 9 community grant writer selected for national cohort

Tiffany Brodersen, community grant writer and regional grant navigator at the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, has been selected to serve on the second national Co-Design …

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