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The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce is responsible for distributing the share of the Rio Grande County Lodging Tax for the Monte Vista area.   The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee will consider funding for Advertisements and Events.  Tourism Grant Application
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
SLV Rural Electric / Ciello
Phone: (719) 852-3538 : Visit SLV REC Website, Visit Ciello Website
Address: 3625 US Hwy 160 W - Monte Vista, CO
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We are proud to be the second oldest electric cooperative in Colorado. We serve the counties of Rio Grande, Costilla, Saguache, Alamosa, Conejos, Mineral and Hinsdale. More than 7,500 member owners work with our team for power in their homes, schools, farms and other small businesses. SLV REC focuses on community involvement through youth camps, scholarships, safety programs and community partnerships, and of course, providing infrastructure and electrical services, including fiber and broadband, to rural Colorado. With the recent passing of former REC lineman, Martin Christensen, SLV REC Board of Directors voted to name the lineworker scholarship in his honor. The Martin Christensen Memorial Lineworker Scholarship is valued at $4,000 and covers tuition costs for one Valley student at any accredited lineworker school.
Christensen began work at SLV REC in 1963 following the death of his father, Edward. At that time, REC’s manager called him to see if he would return to the Valley to take his dad’s place. Christensen agreed and began work right away. In 1971 he became the south area serviceman; after 35 years of service, he retired in June 1998, although members continued to call him for the next several years.
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CHAMBER EVENTS 
2023 Swoop of the Cranes

2023 Southern Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference

40th Annual Crane Festival
      2023 Crane, Craft, Nature and Home Expo
LOCAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS
Event Submission Form
For a full list of events and event details, view our Event Calendar.
CHAMBER MEETINGS
7:00 AM ON THE LAST THURSDAY ​
OF EVERY MONTH AT THE MONTE VISTA CHAMBER/INFO CENTER.
Chamber Newsletter       (Newsletter Signup)       
Meet the Board of Directors 
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY ONLINE!
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Download Membership Application
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​Partners:
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Friends of Ski Hi
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City of Monte Vista
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San Luis Valley Small Business Development Center
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San Luis Valley Colorado Genuine
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The OptiMystics-Citizens Action Network
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Monte Vista Golf Course

Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce
  947 1st Avenue
Monte Vista, CO  81144 
(719) 852-2731
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