States are starting to feel left out of the windfall, many having granted tax exemptions before the boom…
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LPEA Opens Applications for Local Energy Action Fund Grants
Applications are open October 15 through November 30. Interested organizations are encouraged to learn more and apply…
Know Whether Your e-Bike Purchase Involves Fraud
When you buy a product, you should know exactly what you’re getting. That means knowing how fast a vehicle can go…
Election Betting is Booming as the Midterms Near
Some state election officials have warned their residents in recent months that using prediction markets to place money on elections is illegal…
CHAMBER NEWS: A Season for Collaboration
Rather than viewing neighboring communities as competitors for visitor dollars, the two Chambers are demonstrating the value of working together…
Pagosa Chamber to Host SBDC Advising Day for Local Businesses
The Chamber encourages business owners to take advantage of this opportunity on October 19, even if they are not facing an immediate challenge…
Join LPEA on October 13 for ‘CommunityPowerX’ Event in Durango
Join La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) in Celebrating Cooperative Month at the Durango Arts Center…
COLORFEST 2026: An Astounding Weekend of Balloons, Color, and Community
The 40th Annual Colorfest turned out to be a gorgeous weekend of hot-air balloons, music, local cuisine, brewers and distillers, and the 250/150 Celebratory Drone Light Show…
How an Innovative Tier of Rural Nonprofits Rebuilt a Legacy Federal Framework
What has emerged is a lean, highly optimized tier of regional infrastructure assets…
Join Downtown Businesses at Sept. 19 ‘Sidewalk Sale’
With Colorfest bringing extra visitors downtown, this is a great opportunity to showcase your business, move end-of-season merchandise…
BUSINESS: West Slope Startup Week Returns to Durango, Oct. 5-9
Registration for West Slope Startup Week is free and now open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to build their schedules in advance…
Economic Development Agencies Honored
The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) and several of its municipal and regional partners earned top international honors…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was just under 6% at the beginning of the year, and now it’s up to 6.89%…
CHAMBER NEWS: Colorfest Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Sept. 18-20
The weekend begins Friday, September 18, with Passport to Pagosa, scheduled from 6 to 9pm with live music from Maxwell Miller…
Join Us for ‘Fall Fest’ at Growing Spaces
This year’s Fall Fest will also feature a bouquet competition, where individuals or teams can create a seasonal arrangement from our flower bar…
Looking Ahead to ColorFest 2026
The combination of community gathering, business promotion and the scenic setting reinforces Pagosa Springs’ reputation as a welcoming destination…
Builders Sought to Create Workforce Housing for Archuleta County
By increasing the supply of attainable homes, PSCDC seeks to strengthen the local economy, improve workforce retention, and provide long-term opportunities…
4CORE: Saving Energy, One Home at a Time
This isn’t just about comfort: it’s about health, safety, and affordability as well…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Land Board Seeking Proposals for Geothermal Development
State Land Board issues request for proposals in five counties, including three state-owned parcels in the San Luis Valley…