“This departure will aid LPEA’s efforts toward the advancement of affordable, clean energy initiatives, increasing resiliency, and expanding local generation…”
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CHAMBER NEWS: Ricardo Martinez Appointed to Chamber Board
We understand that life changes and throws curve balls at us! We wish Ms. Lindner well in her leadership position with the PSAAR…
Federal Money for Colorado Electrical Cooperatives
Durango-based La Plata Electric is also getting federal aid, but its $13.4 million is coming from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022…
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
The big news is the increase in inventory across the board. Home inventory is up 49% with 107 homes on the market compared to 72 last year…
Colorado Small Business Development Center Offering Business Consultations in Pagosa
Mary Shepherd offers her services at no charge to those who are interested in what the CSBCD can do to help you start or improve your business…
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
This annual observance provides an essential platform for organizations across the country to highlight the availability of support services for those affected…
‘Resilience in Action’ Workshop Aims to Help SW Colorado Nonprofits
The April 2 workshop will delve into the critical aspects of building resilient organizations, covering topics such as organizational structure, succession planning, and leveraging online tools…
LPEA Announces Graham Smith Appointed Interim CEO
“We are proud that LPEA’s leadership team can rise to the challenge and support the Board of Directors in this time of change,” said Ted Compton, Board President of LPEA…
Colorado Announces ‘Small Business Accelerated Growth Program’ Grants
The Digital Marketing and Online Presence grants announced today will support 67 small business owners that participated in the training course…
Employers Can Learn More About Colorado’s SecureSavings Program
There is no matching requirement for employers – in fact, it is not permitted by the program – and you have no fiduciary responsibility…
LPEA CEO Jessica Matlock Tenders Her Resignation
“I am extremely proud of the team we’ve built at LPEA and the many strategic items we’ve been able to accomplish these past five years…”
Colorado Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Block Proposed Kroger/Albertsons Merger
“Coloradans are concerned about undue consolidation and its harmful impacts on consumers, workers, and suppliers…”
HUMOR: Greetings, Mortals!
The Liberty Bar is a cozy haunt where discerning folks (with pulses) come for an intimate drink or two…
Local Realtor Receives DREI Designation
The DREI designation is awarded by the Real Estate Educators Association, recognizing outstanding educators who are committed to raising the standards of real estate instruction…
CHAMBER NEWS: Save the Date for the Annual Meeting and Awards, Feb. 9
The Tennyson Center will be decorated for their Mardi Gras celebration, so come decked out in Mardi Gras attire and ready for some fun…
BIG PIVOTS: Solar Industry Seeks Changes to Electrical Grid Planning
“We have a mid-20th century way of doing things as we hurtle through the 21st century…
Grand Opening of Natural Grocers’ Gunnison Store on Jan. 31
“The last Government census showed that Gunnison County’s median household income was 33% lower than the state’s…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
The biggest issue affecting both sales and inventory in the residential market this year was interest rates…
‘SCAPE’ Accepting Applications from Innovative Local Businesses
Thinking about applying to SCAPE? Great news! Applications are open on a rolling bases so we can be ready when you are…