As a practical matter, nearly every solar project will be built relatively close to a transmission line. Transmission can cost $1 million a mile to build…
Category: Business
BIG PIVOTS: Agrivoltaics in Our Future, Part One
Many solar developers submit proposals to northern Colorado jurisdiction with explicit plans for agricultural production…
Tri-State Generation selected in USDA Empowering Rural America Program
“This critical USDA investment will help us achieve the affordable, reliable clean energy future that we Coloradans deserve…”
Riff Raff Brewing Company Announces Closing of Original Downtown Location
RRBC will consolidate operations to its riverside location at Riff Raff on the Rio at 356 East Pagosa Street…
Application Period for LPEA Solar Farm Extended for Qualified Customers
“You never know what you’re going to get when you launch a new program and we’re so excited about Sunnyside’s success…”
Natural Grocers Celebrates Partnership with Rodale Institute, Organic Agriculture Movement
Every year, Rodale Institute welcomes a select group of students to its headquarters to train for careers in regenerative organic agriculture…
LETTER: Mountain Dew, the Beverage Seeking to Own Mountain Time
For those looking to unlock endless adventures in the Mountain Time Zone, Mountain Dew is here to answer the call…
Free Digital Training for Main Street Businesses
As part of our membership, Main Street America offers free virtual and on-demand small business training through its Small Biz Digital Trainers program…
PAGOSA FARMERS MARKET: Featuring GrassRoots Meats
GrassRoots offers 100% grass fed beef, 100% grass fed lamb, all natural pork and organic chicken…
US Credit Card Debt Continues to Rise
“People who rely on credit cards and other forms of borrowing to finance all sorts of things in their lives… they’re really hurting because interest rates are really high…”
Kroger Sues FTC in Attempt to Block In-House Review of Proposed Albertsons Merger
The $24.6 billion deal, one of the largest retail mergers ever proposed, has been opposed by labor unions and consumer advocates…
Colorado Oil & Gas Regulators Adopt ‘Deep Geothermal’ Drilling Rules
“Geothermal energy can play an integral role in powering the way Coloradans live, work and play, and will help future generations…”
‘Natural Grocers’ Celebrates 69th Anniversary Event With Savings, Prizes, August 15-17
Enter the in-store sweepstakes for a chance to win one of our 5,500 prizes, including the grand prize of a Tesla Model Y…
PAGOSA FARMERS MARKET: SoCo Mountain Food Services Offers a Unique Approach
Thinking outside the box is a specialty of Ana Smith, our featured vendor for this week…
Colorado Tourism Continued to Grow in 2023
Industry research reports that showed Colorado’s continued strong and steady tourism growth with $28.2 billion in travel spending…
CHAMBER NEWS: Last Call for Digital Marketing Registrations
Elevating Your Digital Marketing Skills is free to Chamber members and only $25 per class for non-members…
West Slope ‘Start Up Week’ Event to be Held in Pagosa
Do you want to start a business, grow your business, or partner with someone who wants to develop a business?
LPEA and 4CORE to Host Community Solar Application Event in Pagosa
The Sunnyside Community Solar initiative is designed to empower members by offering hassle-free access to clean, locally sourced energy…
New Tri-State Wholesale Rate Design Accepted by Federal Regulators
The member-developed wholesale rate design was accepted, subject to refund, by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)…