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January 07, 2026 | Ashley Perkins | News

San Juan Skijoring Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Biggest Weekend Yet

$52,000 Prize Purse, 420 Teams, Friday Night Lights, and Live Music! RIDGWAY, Colo. — San Juan Skijoring is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with an action-packed weekend full of high-speed competition in the unique sport that combines horseback riding along with traditional winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. Join the community of Ridgway for a full weekend packed with big crowds, incredible live music, and small-town community celebration all taking place this Friday, January 9th through Sunday, January 11th at the Ouray County 4H Events Center in Ridgway.

Recent News & Updates

December 31, 2022 | Tanya Ishikawa | News

Music by David Nunn – RACC January 2023 Member of the Month

January is a great time to attend a performance by David Nunn as the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the musician as Member of the Month. An ongoing effort to introduce Ridgway-area businesses and organizations, the chamber’s Member of the Month program aims to promote patronage of independent, local companies and nonprofits.

November 30, 2022 | Tanya Ishikawa | News

Mountain Girl Gallery – the RACC December 2022 Member of the Month

December is a great time to visit the Mountain Girl Gallery as the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the four-woman art gallery and shop as Member of the Month. An ongoing effort to introduce Ridgway-area businesses and organizations, the chamber’s Member of the Month program aims to promote patronage of independent, local companies and nonprofits.

November 25, 2022 | Tanya Ishikawa | News

RACC Announces Photo & Video Contest Winners

Ridgway residents Natalie Heller, Trisha Oakland, and Katrina Toucke were selected as winners of the Find Yourself in Ridgway Year Round Photo & Video Contest on Nov. 25.

October 31, 2022 | Tanya Ishikawa | News

Visit True Grit Cafe – the November 2022 RACC Member of the Month

November is a great time to visit the True Grit Cafe as the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the iconic Ridgway restaurant and film history museum as Member of the Month. An ongoing effort to introduce Ridgway-area businesses and organizations, the chamber’s Member of the Month program aims to promote patronage of independent, local companies and nonprofits.