Greetings Main Street Friends!



The Main Street program centers around a Transformation Strategy that is developed and embraced to meet a unique need(s) that residents have identified for their community. The Main Street 4-Point Approach recommends implementation of activities organized around Four Points: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization. Newsletters in the coming weeks will look at these points and explore how they relate to Main Street Leadville.  

Economic Vitality is ensuring that the work done on Main Street is comprehensive and totally driven by the community. Unlike other programs that may focus on one new building facade or parking spaces on a specific block, the plan must look at Leadville in a holistic way. By striving for connectivity, the results are more likely to make a greater impact and demonstrate that Leadville truly does have its own look and feel. It is important to have diversity and use innovation whenever possible to make a real difference. The old adage applies here that when first-time visitors arrive, residents have one chance to make a first impression. The plan is to have a Main Street that feels distinctive and offers reasons for repeat visits and longer stays. For residents, the vibrancy should be evident and reasons to be downtown should be numerous--an excitement will build so there will always be the feeling that someone new is ready to explore and enjoy in Leadville. After being downtown, there should be no doubt that Leadville is a great place to play, live, and do business!

Leadville Main Street Team

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Leadville Main Street Program focuses on the assets, resources, and people of Leadville, preserving key cultural, historic properties; revitalizing commercial buildings; and adding outdoor features to create a sense of energy for Leadville's future! More about us » and Follow us on Facebook » or email us here.

"What are the best things about Leadville/Lake County? The Herald Democrat is asking for the opinions of its readers in a just-for-fun questionnaire. Your responses will be counted and the results included in a special edition published later this winter. You are welcome to fill out each category of your ballot or just the categories you feel most strongly about, but you must fill out at least 10 in order for your vote to count. Please, vote only once. Ballot forms will appear in the Herald Democrat Dec. 30, Jan. 6, Jan. 13 and Jan. 20 issues and for free at www.leadvilleherald.com.



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City of Leadville Updates

New and Improved Snow Removal Plan!

The City and County are continuing to team up to care for our community this winter. The City is purchasing a new industrial snow blower to make snow removal more efficient. There is also a plan to remove snow from all city blocks at least once during the winter season and a plan for slush mitigation later in the season when we experience warmer weather and the freeze/thaw cycle makes our streets rutted and treacherous.

Mark Your Calendars!

Saturday & Sunday, March 5th & 6th - LEADVILLE CHAMPIONSHIP SKI JORING makes it's epic return to Historic Harrison Avenue for its 74th year! First horse hits the Avenue at High Noon each day and racing is typically concluded by around 3pm. Saturday after racing, the Kids Event returns, where children of all ages can get a pull down this historic race track behind a snowmobile. It’s fun for the whole family. Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic cultural event featuring horses running up to 40mph, while skiers in tow navigate gates, collect rings, and fly over the biggest jumps in the country! Giddy Up! for Leadville Ski Joring’s return, March 5th & 6th, downtown Historic Leadville. For more information on how you can help support this storied historic Leadville Event - contact Event Organizer Duffy Counsell at 970-471-5535 or [email protected].

Our Mission Statement

Strengthening community connection through historic preservation, beautification and the activation of public spaces to support a thriving downtown.

Our Vision Statement

A thriving downtown that is connected with the community and supporting great living at 10,200 feet.

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LEADVILLE MAIN STREET(TM)

400 Harrison Ave, Ste #100, PO Box 1503, Leadville, CO 80461

719-293-2316 • [email protected]