After balloons, we hope to see everyone back downtown for the 15th Annual Penguin Plunge…
Category: Business
Nominations Now Open for 2024 Community Awards
All year there are hundreds of volunteers in our community that help make these events happen…
Employee Benefit Forum Set for This Thursday, Dec. 5
The forum is free, snacks will be provided, and it is open to business and individuals alike…
‘Small Business Saturday’ Happens Tomorrow, Nov. 30 in Pagosa
Not only do businesses offer great deals and giveaways to get you into the store, you are supporting your neighbors and friends…
CHAMBER NEWS: Board of Director Nominations Now Open
Duties include volunteering at various Chamber functions such as the annual meeting, Business Happy Hour and events throughout the year…
BIG PIVOTS: LPEA Will Continue to Get Power from Tri-State After 2026 Exit
LPEA in September announced an agreement with Mercuria Energy America, a power wholesaler based in Houston, which is to be the cooperative’s major supplier of electricity…
First Southwest Bank CEO Kent Curtis Honored in ‘Who’s Who in Impact Investing’
Mr. Curtis created a non-profit partner for the bank, First Southwest Community Fund, to provide inclusive and equitable access to capital and gap funding…
Why Shopping Small Matters in Pagosa Springs This Holiday Season
Many of our small businesses are participating in ‘Small Business Saturday’ on November 30, offering special promotions, events, and giveaways…
BIG PIVOTS: Time to Say ‘No’ to Electric Rate Increases?
Pueblo and Canon City already have lower incomes but the highest electric rates in Colorado. Pueblo mayor calls utility predatory…
Business Benefit and Retention Forum Planned in Pagosa
What benefits, if any, can you offer that help retain good people?
LPEA Welcomes Chris Hansen as New CEO
“Not only is Chris a visionary leader, but he is also deeply passionate about our industry and values our cooperative culture…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
For the first time in my 20+ years of watching these monthly statistics, the total number of sales year-to-date is exactly the same as it was last year…
Sherpa Real Estate Merges with Jim Smith Realty to Innovate the Mountain Living Experience
The merger reflects the growth of Pagosa Springs’ real estate market, which has seen increasing interest from both local buyers and out-of-state clients…
Northern Colorado Wildlife Center Reaches New Milestone
This year’s numbers reflect a remarkable growth in NCWC’s impact…
LPEA and Fort Lewis College Unite to Empower Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs
As presenting sponsor, LPEA will contribute $20,000 annually over the next three years…
CHAMBER NEWS: Enter the Lottery for 2025 Business Happy Hour Events
Lottery submissions are due no later than 4pm tomorrow Friday, November 1…
Colorado Antitrust Trial over Kroger-Albertsons Merger Wraps Up in Denver
“Instead of wasting more time and more money on this bad idea, these companies should be investing in better stores …”
Register Now for Inaugural ‘Four Corners AI Conference’ in Durango
This free, one-day conference will be held on December 6 at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive in Durango…
Colorado Property Tax Reductions Not Helping Renters
Experts told Colorado’s property tax commission on Thursday that rate cuts and tax decreases don’t often translate into savings for renters…