In Utah’s Bear River headwaters, the small ranching community of Randolph stood to lose the foundation of its livelihood…
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Below-Market-Rate Loans Now Available for Child Care Providers
The $5 million pilot fund will be available to both new and existing child care providers…
AARP Colorado Accepting 2026 Community Challenge Grant Applications
Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects…
Counties Accepting Applications for Colorado Property Tax Loan Program
Eligible Colorado homeowners can now apply to the Property Tax Deferral Program through their counties by April 1, 2026…
CHAMBER NEWS: Final Call to Nominate for Community Awards
Nominations for the 2025 Community Leader Awards will close next Monday, January 12, 2026...
Want a Free Ticket to the Pagosa Chamber’s Annual Gala on February 6?
The annual Gala is an evening of live music, delicious food, a cash bar, silent auction, and the presentation of the Community Award winners…
Funding Available to Strengthen Local Food Systems in Colorado
“Urban producers play a critical role in resilient local food systems across Colorado…”
Colorado Marijuana Sales Generates $200 Million in Tax Revenue in 2025
Coloradans have purchased almost $1 billion of regulated marijuana, generating almost $200 million of tax and fee revenue in calendar year 2025, according to new READ MORE
OPINION: Business Owners Welcome January 1 Minimum Wage Increases
“It’s great news that 19 states are raising their minimum wages on January 1 and more follow later in the year…”
2026 Nomination Packets Now Available for LPEA Board Positions
La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) members interested in running for a seat on the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors now have access READ MORE
Voting Open for 2026 Chamber Board of Director Nominees
Every year, the Chamber presents six candidates to be elected to the Chamber Board of Directors for a three-year term…
Chamber Survey of Downtown Businesses to be Shared with Town Council
This Town Council agenda item is intended to provide a big-picture look at themes and trends from the survey…
Child Care Businesses in Colorado Gain Access to Business Support Program
“Access to childcare is critical for working parents and an essential part of a thriving economy…”
Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Board Opens 2026 Event Funding Process
As part of the updated process, the Tourism Board will review funding requests on a quarterly schedule…
CHAMBER NEWS: Offer Your Nominations Now for ‘Community Awards’
Nomination forms are available on the Chamber’s website…
Shop Local This Season, and All Year Long
One of the joys of the season is finding thoughtful gifts for the people you care about…
Housing Costs Rise as Corporations Buy Up Single-Family Homes
“For first-time homebuyers, it’s a double whammy. Units are being removed from the marketplace, and investor competition is driving up prices…”
BIG PIVOTS: Crested Butte Takes Megawatt Solar to New Heights
Crested Butte pushes ahead toward decarbonization goals. This project took a team effort…
CHAMBER NEWS: A Time to be Thankful
Even if we may feel like we are not quite where we want to be on any number of things, let’s remember we get a fresh new start each day…