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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).

Archuleta County and The Town of Pagosa Springs, along with the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation, have organized and participated in a housing needs assessment that will provide an analysis of the county’s housing market.

On March 25, the Pagosa Springs Planning Commission decided to delay a final decision on a sketch major subdivision application for a development being called Pagosa West, voting to continue the matter for future consideration. 

Slate of candidates for LPEA board announced

La Plata Electric Association’s (LPEA) independent election supervisory committee has qualified candidates for the cooperative’s 2025 board of directors election. 

On March 18, the Pagosa Springs Town Council again considered bringing a town-only sales tax increase in front of the town’s voters to create a revenue stream which would pay for critical repairs and upgrades to the town’s aging wastewater system.

A community housing needs assessment spearheaded by the Town of Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County and the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation is nearing completion, as initial results were shared at the joint town and county work session held on Feb. 25.

On March 4, the Pagosa Springs Town Council discussed the possibility of holding a November election to increase the town’s sales tax in order to create a revenue stream to pay for critical infrastructure repairs and upgrades to its aging wastewater system.

On March 4, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance dedicating an easement on town-owned property to La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), allowing LPEA to use five acres on the property for a new electrical substation. 

Region 9 receives grant for growing Colorado’s semiconductor and advanced industry ecosystems

On March 4, the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the latest market study grant recipients of the Colorado …

Tickets available for April 29 Building Business Excellence Forum

The Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is excited and proud to bring the first Building Business Excellence Forum to Pagosa Springs on April 29, 2025 at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Clubhouse. 

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