Economic development

Local News

La Plata Economic Development Alliance advances workforce housing, child care efforts

$5.6 million identified to invest in early child care

April 19, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

Durango Mall development deal collapses

says property owners withdrew authorization request for housing, grocery store

January 13, 2026

Local News

Is Whole Foods coming to Durango?

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

December 10, 2025

Local News

Four Corners AI Conference returning to Durango for second year

event will explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen rural communities

November 14, 2025

Local News

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

Business

To boost Southwest Colorado’s economy, keep dollars local

9 executive director shares strategies for rural economic development

September 11, 2025

Local News

Southern Ute Growth Fund makes $6.3 million land purchase along La Posta Road

eyes Lake Nighthorse water for future industrial use

July 10, 2025

Local News

Rivergate Lofts residents raise concerns about Durango’s workforce housing proposal

Structural concerns, loss of open space and declining property value top of mind

June 21, 2025

Local News

Durango asks developers for qualifications to develop Rivergate property

Environmental survey showed no mitigation efforts required at this time

June 17, 2025

Local News

Durango contemplates how to contribute to child care investment fund

Lodgers tax revenues, county collaboration discussed

June 3, 2025

Community

Region 9 Economic Development District announces new members of executive committee

The Region 9 Economic Development District has appointed Cassie Alexander of Cortez and Chauncy McCarthy of Rico to its executive…

May 1, 2025

Local News

Residents at packed meeting object to Animas Valley RV park ‒ again

third public showdown, developer tried to sway more than 200 residents

May 1, 2025

Local News

What does a resilient Mancos look like?

Community-led workshops in April will brainstorm answers

April 1, 2025

Local News

Proposal for Animas Valley luxury RV resort resubmitted

Durango Village Camp plans are under review again by La Plata County Community Development

March 18, 2025

Local News

Change in Silverton was inevitable – how it happened may not have been

wanted to take advantage of development opportunities; outside his office, so did the mayor

December 4, 2024

Local News

In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

December 1, 2024

Local News

Clearnetworx to expand broadband service into Forest Lakes

Internet provider slated to start underground infrastructural work in spring 2025

November 21, 2024

Local News

Durango named ‘Small Community of the Year’ by Colorado economic development group

Housing initiatives, support for the arts cited as city’s standout efforts

November 14, 2024

Local News

La Plata County adopts road impact fees

development will have to pay fees in range of $1,200 to $3,700 for new dwelling units

August 29, 2024

Local News

Hilton joins Starbucks proposal, assisted living development on Durango’s Wilson Gulch Road

would offer 107 rooms, electric vehicle charging and airport shuttle west of Mercy Hospital

August 13, 2024

Local News

West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango for second year

Startup Colorado Pitch Competition aims to provide five rural founders $280,000 in investment opportunities

July 28, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s recidivism rate is 28%. This job fair is hoping to change that

Recidivism goes down by 43 percent when inmates are offered education, According to research by the Rand Institute.Associated Press file…

July 28, 2024

Local News

Bayfield vacation rentals gaining economic steam

no hotels in town, rental properties helping aid local tourism

June 21, 2024