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Fridays: July 6, August 3, September 7
5 – 9 p.m.
Meet Ridgway Chamber Youth Ambassador Elizabeth Mueller
Elizabeth Mueller, who will be in 12th grade at the Ridgway Secondary School in fall 2018, was appointed as the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce’s first youth ambassador in fall 2017. Among her duties, she wrote the welcome letter in the 2018 Ridgway Visitors Guide (see page 2), posts as #ridgwaythroughyoungeyes on the chamber’s Instragram page (ridgwaycolorado), and represents youth at chamber events.
Ridgway Chamber President Colin Lacy explained, “We started the Youth Ambassador program with the vision and support of the Chamber's communications partner Tanya Ishikawa. This is a small first step to amplify the youth voice and better connect local commerce with local education. Local business success is predicated on local talent. As a community, our first-priority talent pipeline should be our local students. We are grateful for Elizabeth's talent and entrepreneurial spirit to launch this new initiative with us.”
Elizabeth is active in various arts activities, including piano, trumpet, violin, ballet and pointe, visual art, acting, and singing. She plans to attend a college with a great theater program. Her school activities include Key Club, Student Council and National Honors Society, and she can also be seen volunteering around the area, especially for Communities that Care Coalition (CTC).
“I have a great respect for the chamber for making an effort to involve the youth of our community through the ambassador program, marketing strategies, and events like the volunteer fair. I've always felt that there is a bit of a disconnect from the inner workings of the adult community and the youth of our area. Youth development is a delicate process anywhere you go and the chamber's effort to reach out to middle and high school students alike, I feel, will bridge a gap in development that has been present for far too long. Reaching the upcoming members of Ridgway is likely the best way to ensure community development and I am thrilled that the chamber recognizes that,” she said.
Elizabeth is one of Ridgway’s #1 fans, readily extolling the town for its many assets, from its many community celebrations to its welcoming people. Her favorite spot near Ridgway is Blaine Basin (in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness Area of the Uncompahgre National Forest) – a beautiful hike especially in the late summer when the wildflowers are in bloom.
“My involvement in the Chamber of Commerce has become one of the highest honors of my high school career. Being elected Youth Ambassador means that certain members of the community were able to recognize myself and the youth body I represent as an important part of our town and I am so pleased to be able to facilitate that connection. In addition, I feel my time serving as Ridgway Chamber's Youth Ambassador will better prepare me for a successful future beyond my high school career and beyond Ridgway, giving me a chance to see community thinkers in action and to contribute to the development of my home,” she concluded.
Ridgway Reservoir & River Trails Recognized For Accessibility
7 Wheelchair-Accessible Outdoor Activities in Colorado
Your guide to some of the most inclusive and accessible state parks and trails in Colorado.
Your guide to some of the most inclusive and accessible state parks and trails in Colorado.
from 5280.com
BY JULIA TALEN | JUNE 25, 2018
Ridgway State Park
Folks in wheelchairs can hike, fish, and camp at this accessible state park.
BY JULIA TALEN | JUNE 25, 2018
Ridgway State Park
Folks in wheelchairs can hike, fish, and camp at this accessible state park.
2018 Ridgway RiverFest Schedule Announced
Pictured: 2018 Ridgway RiverFest Emcee John Clark (also Ridgway's Mayor) stands on an unusual island in the Uncompahgre River with a flock of rubber duckies. Due to this year's drought, the river has historically low flows, which means some river activities aren't possible but festival events like the Junk of the Unc will go on, along with new events like an Inflatables race (everyone bring an inner tube!) and a rubber ducky race.
2018 Ridgway RiverFest Schedule
Saturday, June 30
Summer 2018 Colorado Wildfire Prevention Tips for Travelers
As Colorado gears up for a busy summer travel season, the state urges people to travel responsibly, especially when it comes to fire prevention. Colorado's low humidity has perks, but can create dry, dangerous fire conditions.
Rockin K Jeep Rentals Grand Opening
Please join the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the grand opening of Rockin' K Jeep Rentals
Amanda F. Swain And Daniel Richards Join Ridgway Chamber Board
A new outdoor adventure store owner and local brewery owner are the two newest members of the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) Board of Directors. Amanda F. Swain of Ridgway Adventure Sports and Daniel Richards of Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery bring their specific industry knowledge to the chamber, to help develop promotions for its five Ridgway tourism themes: Outdoor Adventure, Culinary Experiences, Arts & Entertainment, Health & Wellness, and History & Heritage.