La Junta Chamber of Commerce

06/25/2026

🎶🍻 When the sun goes down, the party gets started! 🍻🎶

Join us for the Early Settlers Day Street Dance & Beer Garden on Saturday, August 1 at Santa Fe Plaza Park!

🎧 DJ Buddy Beezy will kick off the evening before crowd favorite The Runners Band takes the stage and keeps the party going all night long. Add cold drinks, great company, and delicious food available for purchase from Sweet Inspirations Catering, and you've got the perfect way to wrap up an unforgettable Early Settlers Day.

🎟️ Admission: $10
⏰ Gates Open: 5:00 PM
🪪 Ages 21+ (Valid ID Required)

💥 Save $2 per ticket when you purchase in advance using promo code EARLYBIRD.

Purchase Tickets Online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/early-settlers-day-street-dance

A special thank you to our sponsors, Black Hills Energy and SECOM, for helping bring this event to our community.

Grab your friends, lace up your dancing shoes, and let's make it a night to remember! 🎸🎤🍺

06/23/2026

It's time for our next Business Lunch & Talk (B.L.T.) brought to you by SECOM!!

Join us this Thursday and spend the lunch hour learning about what's happening around La Junta. We speak to Otero County and La Junta City Officials, Otero College Administration, East Otero School District, AVRMC Administration, Community Organizations, and MORE!

📆 Last Thursday of Each Month
⏰ 11:45AM to 1:00PM
📍 Zoom Virtual Meeting

Please email [email protected] if you'd like to receive the Zoom Link!

Thank you to SECOM for keeping the La Junta Chamber of Commerce connected to the community!

⏰Office Hours: Tues-Fri from 10AM-3PM | 110 Santa Fe Avenue
☎️719-384-7411 | 📧[email protected]

06/22/2026

🎉 Parade entries are now open for the 92nd Annual Early Settlers Day Parade! 🎉

Join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, as we celebrate Colorado Day, Early Settlers Day, and our designation as an America 250 and Colorado 150 commemorative event! This year's theme is "Brighter Futures".

Submitting your parade entry is easy:
📱 Scan the QR code on the graphic
🏢 Stop by the Chamber office during business hours (Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
🎪 Visit us this weekend at Safety Jam
🌐 https://forms.gle/JUZS24Z57HDuoZ749

Whether you're a business, organization, school, club, elected official, classic car owner, or just looking to show your community spirit, we'd love to have you join the parade!

Make sure you show up and show out! We will be giving prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!!

Let's make this year's parade one of the biggest and best yet. 🇺🇸🎈

⏳ The countdown to August 1 starts now!

Thank you to our parade sponsor SECOM!

Deadline for Parade Entries is 3PM on Friday, July 24, 2026!!!

Questions? Call 719-384-7411 or email [email protected]

06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, father figures, and mentors who lead with strength, patience, wisdom, and love.

Thank you for the lessons taught, the sacrifices made, the encouragement given, and the countless ways you help shape families and our community.

From all of us at the La Junta Chamber of Commerce, we wish you a very Happy Father's Day! 💙

We hope your day is filled with family, laughter, and the people who matter most.

06/20/2026

Stop by and see us today at Safety Jam/Medtrans at City Park! Sign up for the Early Settlers Day Parade, enter to win prizes for the kids, and learn more about the upcoming events in La Junta!

06/19/2026

Still searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Stop by La Junta Trading Company, Inc. and shop their Father’s Day Sale before it’s gone. Don’t wait—find something Dad will love today!🛠️

📍202 San Juan Ave., La Junta
☎️719-384-7766

06/19/2026

Anshor Driving School is keeping the summer momentum going strong! Their Driver Education Classes are designed to fit students’ summer schedules, making now the perfect time to jump in, register, and get those classes completed.🚘

Don’t wait—reach out today at 719-468-5813 or scan the QR Code below to get started!

06/19/2026

Protect your eyes in style and turn heads while you’re at it! Swing by This N’ That and find your perfect new pair of shades.😎

From everyday finds to fun surprises, This N’ That has something for everyone. If you haven’t stopped in yet, now’s the perfect time to pop by, say hello, and discover something you’ll love!

🔥 Glasses are back in for summer ☀️ 😎

With a variety of Locs, Oakley, & other name brand shades. Stop in today & grab a pair!

📍 19 W 2nd Street, La junta, Co, 81050 🐼
OPEN MON-SAT 10:00AM - 5:30PM
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS 🙏🏽
📞 719-468-6260

06/19/2026

Chamber President Christina Tozzie, Vice President Michael Hart, and La Junta Mayor Joe Ayala had a great time networking and building community relationships at the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce Annual Mixer last night at the Pueblo Riverwalk Boathouse.

We are very excited about some potential event collaborations and appreciate them having us!

06/19/2026

🎉 Fun fact: The La Junta Chamber of Commerce turned 125 years old on May 1.

And yes... we're just now mentioning it. 😅

But in our defense, it's never really been about us.

For 125 years, it's been about YOU.

The businesses opening their doors every morning.

The entrepreneurs taking a chance on an idea.

The volunteers giving their time.

The organizations making a difference.

The community members showing up to support local events, local businesses, and one another.

Since 1901, the Chamber's role has been simple: help make La Junta a stronger place to live, work, raise a family, and build a future.

So while we're proud to celebrate 125 years, this milestone belongs to the generations of members, business owners, community leaders, volunteers, and residents who helped shape La Junta into the community it is today.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your story.

Here's to 125 years of supporting La Junta... and to many more ahead. 💙