Economic development

Will Animas Air Park development finally take off?

Will Animas Air Park development finally take off?

Feasibility study aims to clarify what’s possible; skeptics question whether it will change longstanding barriers

March 2, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Mall development deal collapses

Business (general)

Durango Mall development deal collapses

City says property owners withdrew authorization request for housing, grocery store

January 13, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Is Whole Foods coming to Durango?

Business (general)

Is Whole Foods coming to Durango?

Residents push back on tentative plan to redevelop Durango Mall for grocery store, apartments

December 10, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Four Corners AI Conference returning to Durango for second year

Economic development

Four Corners AI Conference returning to Durango for second year

Free event will explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen rural communities

November 14, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation

October 18, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

To boost Southwest Colorado’s economy, keep dollars local

Economic development

To boost Southwest Colorado’s economy, keep dollars local

Region 9 executive director shares strategies for rural economic development

September 11, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer