The Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Office, Visit Pagosa Springs, is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on the local Pagosa Springs economy and strives to be a valuable, timely resource for our community. Below you’ll find assistance and guidance on how employees and employers can best plan and respond right now. If there is anything Visit Pagosa Springs can provide to better serve you, please contact sales@visitpagosasprings.com
Pagosa Springs restaurants and businesses currently operating.
TOURISM RECOVERY ASSISTANCE |
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Tourism Recovery Plan | Download Plan PDF |
How to Work with Visit Pagosa Springs Brochure | Download Collective Impact: How to Work with Visit Pagosa Springs brochure and learn about free advertising |
New Business Engagement & Support Program | Download Flyer |
COVID-19 UPDATES & GUIDANCE |
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World Health Organization | Coronavirus Overview |
Centers for Disease Control | Situation Summary |
US Small Business Administration | Small Business Guidance |
US Travel Association | NEW Industry Guidance for “Travel in the New Normal” |
American Hotel & Lodging Association | Cleaning Standards |
Global Wellness Institute | Resources for Reopening After COVID-19 for hotel, spa, fitness and wellness establishments. |
Destination Analysts | NEW Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Index Report – May 4th Update |
ADARA | NEW Travel Trends Tracker |
CO Department of Public Health & Environment | Colorado Updates |
Safer at Home Reopening Guidance | |
CO Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) | Business Impact Survey |
San Juan Basin Public Health | The Public and Environmental Health Agency for Archuleta and La Plata Counties |
Archuleta, CO Government | COVID-19 Updates and Information |
Archuleta County School District | School Updates |
Town of Pagosa Springs | Town of Pagosa Springs Updates |
Pagosa Springs Area Tourism Office | Visit Pagosa Springs Updates |
Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce | Business Updates & Information |
EMPLOYEE & INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE |
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Check the Status of your Economic Impact Payment (stimulus funds) |
OnwardCO |
One-Stop Resource Find aid for life essentials such as food and shelter, connect to training opportunities, and job search to connect to your next role. |
CO Department of Labor & Employment |
Unemployment Benefits The COVID-19 pandemic has changed some requirements of unemployment and additional assistance is now available through the CARES Act. Independent contractors and gig workers are encouraged to apply beginning April 20. If you’ve already applied, check on your payment here. |
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Provides paid FMLA and paid sick leave for employees directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (benefits not paid through state unemployment programs). |
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Connect for Health Colorado |
Emergency Health Insurance Enrollment Now Open Coloradans who experience a qualifying life change event, during or outside of the open enrollment period, have a 60-day window to buy or change plans. |
Freelancers Union |
Freelancers Relief Fund Financial assistance to cover lost income and essential expenses not covered by government relief programs. |
Pagosa Springs Medical Center | Medical Services in Archuleta County |
Archuleta Integrated Healthcare | Primary, Behavioral, and Oral Healthcare |
Archuleta County Resources | View the Resource Guide |
BUSINESS & EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE |
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US Small Business Administration |
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) Provides working capital loans of up to $2 million for small businesses that can provide vital support during the temporary loss of revenue. EIDL Emergency Advance Businesses eligible for an EIDL can receive an advance of up to $10k. Funds will be made available following a successful application and the advance will not have to be repaid. |
Paycheck Protection Program An emergency loan that can be forgiven when used to maintain payroll through June and expands the lender network beyond the SBA. |
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Express Bridge Loan Program Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25k. |
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Debt Relief Program The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the pandemic. |
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Local Assistance and Free Business Counseling Working with local partners to counsel, mentor, and train small businesses. |
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Facebook for Business |
Small Business Grants Program FB will offer $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses. |
US Department of Labor |
Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Reimbursements for small, private employers with tax credits for the cost of providing employees with paid leave taken for reasons related to COVID-19. |
CO Department of Labor & Employment |
Work-Share Program This allows you to let your employees keep working, but with fewer hours. |
Archuleta County | Archuleta County Business Information |
Town of Pagosa Springs | Business Information Page |
NON-PROFIT ASSISTANCE |
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Help Colorado Now | Colorado COVID Relief Fund |
Philanthropy Colorado | Colorado Relief Funds |
Colorado Blueprint To End Hunger | Colorado COVID-19 Emergency Hunger Relief Fund |
El Pomar Foundation | Colorado Assistance Fund (CAF) |