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Welcome to Ridgway Colorado
Gateway to the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado
A certified Dark Sky Community

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RACC Welcomes New Board Members and Celebrates First Business Round Table Amongst other Spring Initiatives
As spring begins blooming across the San Juan Mountains in Southwest Colorado, the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) is excited to announce this year's newest faces to the organization, it's recent Business Round Table success and to remind the community of a variety of assets and opportunities that support local businesses, entrepreneurs and community members. With summer quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to take advantage of RACC resources and to connect with the community with upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

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Ridgway's Upcoming Economic Development Workshops
Join Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) for two 90-minute workshops on economic development, designed to complement prior tourism strategic planning and the Destination Blueprint Program awarded to the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) by the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) last summer. DCI will build upon previously completed strategic plans to inform these upcoming workshops. In addition, DCI will provide an in-depth analysis of community outcomes using its Community Development Readiness + Tracking toolset, combining these insights to deliver a strategic communication and outreach plan, along with data-driven action steps for economic development aligned with the Town's vision and goals.

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Spring Into Summer Shop Local Week
Whether you're a local to the Ridgway community or looking for a spring time scenic drive, visit Ridgway for a wonderful outing with adventures happening all week long. Enjoy activities like free train rides and walking tours, gravel bike riding, rock climbing, mountain bike trail opening day, art walk and great deals at the Saturday Sidewalk sale!

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Greenwood's Restaurant is RACC April 2025 Member of the Month
Greenwood's Restaurant is being recognized as our April 2025 Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month. The Member of the Month program is an ongoing effort by the Chamber to provide the community and visitors with information about businesses and organizations in the area and promote patronage of our local resources and small, independent companies.

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Ridgway, Colorado is a welcoming, community-minded rural town situated in a beautiful mountain valley. We support learning, creativity and culture. We share a deep connection to the outdoors. We are a thriving business community that is committed to being economically sustainable and ecologically responsible.
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Ridgway is proud to be a part of the Colorado Creative Corridor. The Creative Corridor travels 331 miles through a handful of state-certified Creative District destinations, connecting Ridgway to four towns for a collective cultural experience. Our unique event programming and activities are featured alongside mountain town eclecticism, majestic vistas, outdoor recreation, and authentic Colorado mountain culture.