Chama Valley Market

The Chama Valley Market, the only supermarket within 20 miles of Heron Lake, was crushed by heavy snow during February of 2008. Now it has been mostly re-built and is expected to re-open in December of 2008. It looks as though it will be a very nice store. Worker crews are now swarming within the building, working to install flooring, ceilings, electrical service, and store fixtures for the big re-opening, which is sure to mean a lot to Chama Valley residents. Although other local shops have responded by carrying some grocery items, residents still have to travel to Dulce, Pagosa Springs, or Espanola to do complete grocery shopping, racking up 30- to 120-mile round trips.