Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

April 2026


Executive Director: Heather Hillin

Executive Assistant: Savannah Torres

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH:

Dots and Dashes by Jen-- A one-of-a-kind shopping experience offered in beautiful downtown Monte Vista. When I first started my business I chose to be a vendor, travelling around from town to town selling my handmade items. Though fun--it was met with challenges of weather and damage to my items in transit. So in September of 2025 I was offered an amazing opportunity to share a perfect location with an already existing dog grooming business, Dots and Dots and Dashes by Jen the STORE became a reality in October 2025! The Dots and Dashes name originated from my line of Morse Code jewelry. I offer beaded bracelets on cotton cording, hand stamped bracelets, and necklaces. I also offer a wide variety of other my other handmade items such as a full selection of handmade seasonings and infused salts, extracts, and handmade candy-- a lot of other jewelry items (including a few personalized options), Doggone bows and bandanas, hand decorated notebooks and pens, an entire table of DIY pens, keyrings, and badge holders, suncatchers, windchimes, and much more! Besides my line of handmade items, I also have 16 local artists that carry their unique, handcrafted items in my store. I have stained glass items made from upcycle dishes, laser cut and wood burned items, 3D printed toys, dried flower art, handmade cards, Amish made items, goat milk soaps and lotions, micro-photography items, tie-dyed items, wood signs, and hand poured beeswax or soy based candles and wax melts. I also offer gift cards and complementary gift bags to make your shopping a true one stop shop! 


Come visit us at 129 Adams St Monte Vista CO! Smiles are warm and plentiful--- and the items are guaranteed to please!

Check back OFTEN! Items change constantly!!

Tuesday-Thursday 10a-5p

Fridays and Saturdays 10a-5:30p


Events/News:

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce is seeking a community-minded individual to fill one open seat on the Chamber Board of Directors. This is a meaningful opportunity to play a role in supporting local businesses, strengthening community connections, and helping guide the future of Monte Vista.



Those interested in serving are encouraged to submit a letter of interest by April 30th. Letters may be emailed to chamber@montevistachamber.org or mailed to 947 1st Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144.

FOR MORE EVENTS CHECK OUT THE

EVENTS CALENDAR


THE GREAT SPA EGG HUNT IS COMING

We’re hosting a special Easter weekend event and you’re invited!

Join us for an Adult Easter Egg Hunt filled with prizes, spa discounts, and THREE golden eggs with FREE services.


Event Highlights

Easter egg hunt with hidden prizes

Meet your service providers

Easter photos with EVR Visuals and photo backdrop by Visions by White Buffalo

Giveaways + booking specials


Participating Businesses:

All About Me Aesthetics Beauty Spa

Allure Beauty

Greater Works Healing Touch

EVR Visuals

Visions by White Buffalo



Bring your friends and family for a fun afternoon!

Sunday, April 5th 2pm-5pm

All About Me Aesthetics Beauty Spa (Monte Vista, CO)

Spots will be limited!


Questions or seeking information? Click the buttons on the right - hand side to view more information about Monte Vista as well as various local events in the San Luis Valley!

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce next Board meeting will be on Thursday, April 23rd at 7AM the Chamber of Commerce.

Member Updates:

We hope you decide to move messages from the Monte Vista Chamber to our Primary tab from the Promotions tab. By doing so, all future emails from us should be delivered to the Primary tab. Thanks!


CHECK OUT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS HERE!


New Members:



Renewing Members:

  • Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
  • 1st Southwest Bank



Do you have an event in the San Luis Valley that you would like to add to our website? Please click the button below to fill out an Event Submission Form with as much information as possible. We will add the event to the Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce website as soon as possible and will contact you if we have any further questions about the event.

Thank you!