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

March 07, 2025 | Ashley Perkins | Culinary Experiences

Ridgway's 1st Annual Mardi Gras Restaurant Crawl

The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce successfully organized its first annual Mardi Gras Restaurant Crawl last Saturday, March 1st. The event provided an opportunity to bring the vibrant spirit of New Orleans to the heart of Ridgway for the night. Held the Saturday evening prior to Mardi Gras' traditional Fat Tuesday, the event drew enthusiastic participation from both locals and visitors alike.

March 07, 2025 | Ashley Perkins | News

McDevCo, LLC is RACC March 2025 Member of the Month

McDevCo, LLC is being recognized as our March 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.

February 28, 2025 | Ashley Perkins | Outdoor Adventure

Let the Stars Shine: Ridgway’s Commitment to Preserving the Night Sky

The Town of Ridgway has long been a protector of the night sky, officially earning its International Dark Sky Certification in 2020. RACC sat down with Mayor John Clark and Dark Sky Advocate Val Szwarc last week to discuss Ridgway's journey to dual Dark Sky certifications.

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Visit Ridgway for the amazing scenery, rich heritage and world-class adventure! Enjoy incredible dining, relaxing lodging and hot springs!"

07 March 2025 | Ashley Perkins | News

McDevCo, LLC is RACC March 2025 Member of the Month

07 February 2025 | Ashley Perkins | News

STEPS Tavern is RACC February 2025 Member of the Month

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.