Congressman Hurd Helping The San Luis Valley Compete for Jobs and Investment
Congressman Hurd spoke with Sarah Stoeber and Craig Barraclough from the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group to discuss the long-term economic outlook for the Valley and the work being done to support growth across the region.
“We focused on strengthening the Valley’s economic foundation by building on what already works, especially agriculture, while identifying opportunities to diversify and bring new investment into local communities. That includes ensuring rural areas have the tools and access to funding needed to compete and move projects forward.
Economic diversification in the San Luis Valley is not about replacing what works; it is about building on it and making sure these communities are positioned to compete and grow for the long term.
Their ability to connect local priorities with real funding opportunities is what turns planning into progress, and it is exactly the kind of leadership that delivers results across Colorado’s Third District.”
San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone 2025 Annual Report Now Available
The San Luis Valley Development Resources Group has published the 2025 San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone Annual Report, which provides an overview of key regional economic indicators, business investment activity, Enterprise Zone contribution projects, workforce development efforts, tourism trends, and objectives for the year ahead. The report highlights the continued importance of agriculture, outdoor recreation, healthcare, small business development, renewable energy, and community investment across the six-county San Luis Valley region.
It also includes data on 2025 capital investment, contribution project activity, job creation, and local efforts to strengthen economic resilience throughout the Valley. Community members, businesses, partners, and local leaders are encouraged to review the report to learn more about the economic activity and development priorities shaping the San Luis Valley.
2025 San Luis Valley Statistical Profile Available
The 2025 San Luis Valley Statistical Profile has been released by the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group & Council of Governments (SLVDRG) and is available from the link below to download or view.
The annual report provides the latest demographic and economic trends in the San Luis Valley using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Colorado State Demography Office, and other reliable, public sources to illustrate changes in population, housing, school enrollment, and labor force.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group is to promote and facilitate Economic and Community Development Programs which will create jobs, Improve Income and maintain the quality of life in the San Luis Valley. We are investing in ourselves.
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SLV Business Loan Fund
The San Luis Valley Business Loan Fund provides financing for business expansion, retention, and start-ups. Businesses must be able to provide or retain permanent full time equivalent jobs, filling 60% of the positions with low-moderate income persons. We are a gap financer and encourage bank participation. We do not compete with or replace local lending institutions.
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Our Region
The San Luis Valley is “Colorado Genuine” surrounded by majestic mountain ranges cradling the state’s most fertile valley at the headwaters of the historic Rio Grande — a spiritual center of indigenous populations enhanced by a rich Hispano legacy; that today embraces a natural diversity of the essence of Colorado.
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