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Parking, opportunities available to support downtown businesses

With the U.S. 160 construction project in full swing, the community will be hearing me sound like a scratched record repeating the same information or message.

On May 6, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a liquor permit request for the businesses along the north side of the 400 block of U.S. 160 to host “sip-and-shop” events in that section of downtown during this year’s summer months. 

During its April 15 work session, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) discussed options as to how the grant portion of its business assistance funds will be managed and distributed. 

Region 9 Economic Development District announces new executive committee members

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado Board of Directors recently filled two vacancies on its Executive Committee. 

Chamber prepping for summer

April is a tough month here in Pagosa Springs. This month has been even harder with the start of the U.S. 160 construction project. 

County’s unemployment rate falls in March

Archuleta County’s unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent in March after rising to 5.4 percent in February, according to a recent report from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE).

Build Pagosa annual dinner, auction to be held May 2

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. 

County, town approve housing needs assessment

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Pagosa Springs Town Council recently each approved the adoption of the 2025 Archuleta County regional housing needs assessment (HNA). 

Chamber to host Building Business Excellence Conference April 29

You have a dream — you want to open a business. You had a dream, and you now have a business. Are you where you want to be? Do you want to grow your business? Do you want to sell your business? …

Town council continues metro district consideration

On April 15, the Pagosa Springs Town Council showed receptiveness to the idea of allowing metropolitan, or metro, districts within the town’s boundaries. 

Sales tax revenues up in February

Overall sales tax collections for February 2025 increased 11.64 percent compared to figures from 2024, according to data released from Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton on April 7.

2025 Car Show moving to Yamaguchi Park

The annual Pagosa Springs Car Show will need to change locations this year from Lewis Street to the Yamaguchi Park area. 

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Colorado who sustained economic losses due to the drought beginning Jan. 28.

At its April 14 meeting, the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors heard a budget update from SJWCD treasurer Joe Tedder regarding the district’s ongoing spending on litigation with the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD).

Commissioners meet with LPEA CEO

The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met with La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) CEO Chris Hansen during a work session on Tuesday, April 8, in which service reliability concerns were addressed along with the availability of three-phase power in the Cloman Industrial Park.

Hanging baskets and Building Business Excellence tickets available

The annual Chamber Hanging Basket program is off to a robust start this year. After a small setback, the ordering glitch has been fixed and hanging basket sales are up and running. 

Week of April 7-12 Important safety reminder For the safety of the traveling public, unauthorized drone flights are prohibited over state highway property. Operating a drone over a highway …

On April 1, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved Resolution 2025-23, approving amendments to three different sections of the Archuleta County Land Use Regulations (LUR).

Building Business Excellence Conference set for April 29

Are you trying to start a business, get more exposure to your business or expand your business? This conference is for you. 

Unemployment rate rises in January, February

Archuleta County’s unemployment rate ticked up to 5.1 percent in January and 5.4 percent in February from 4.4 percent in December 2024, according to recent reports from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE).

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