Economic development

Local News

Despite the rise of the internet, retail sales robust in La Plata, Montezuma counties

Durango, Cortez regional retail winners

November 25, 2016

Local News

State touts Durango as a model of economic resiliency

Quality of life, diversity and leadership are keys

November 21, 2016

Southwest Life

Montezuma County apples pressed into cider for new market

Restoration project explores setting up pressing facility

November 16, 2016

Local News

Economic booster Ed Morlan dies

worked on development for 27 years

November 15, 2016

Business

Small Business Development Center opens Ignacio satellite office

Ignacio office will be open every Wednesday

October 11, 2016

Local News

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado names new director

Lewis Marchino aims to diversify funding

October 6, 2016

Local News

CLUB 20 to hold Oct. 13 caucus

Abel Chavez discusses CenturyLink’s plans for broadband with members of Club 20 in a meeting held in Cortez in July.…

October 6, 2016

Business

Lunches With Leaders will be Tuesday

JERRY McBRIDE/Herald<br><br>The Durango Chamber of Commerce will present Lunches With Leaders from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the…

October 4, 2016

Local News

Silverton entrepreneur, lawyer honored as economic leader

Internet, emergency services key issues for Anthony Edwards

September 30, 2016

Business

Economic development chief Ed Morlan retiring

Gov. John Hickenlooper recognizes director’s efforts

September 27, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico governor details fight for Facebook data center

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said the state would not have been on Facebook’s radar had it not been for…

September 15, 2016

Regional News

Facebook chooses New Mexico for new data center over Utah

Utah’s effort to lure social media giant led to bickering

September 14, 2016

Local News

Former Blue Angel to speak to raise funds Jeff Kuss scholarship

The Durango-born Marine pilot died June 2 near an airport outside Nashville, Tennessee. Thousands of Southwest Colorado residents turned out…

July 26, 2016

Local News

Workforce development board weighs airport ballot item

Proposed tax increase would pay for $85 million terminal and upgrades

July 13, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County seeks sales tax for high-speed internet

Proposed broadband project may cost $39 million

July 5, 2016

Business

In Memphis and around U.S., economic averages miss big picture

It’s a tale of two cities, all in one place. And it’s a tale of two Americas: the one that…

June 7, 2016

Local News

Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup

2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup

May 22, 2016

Business

La Plata County rich in sites to develop new commercial space

Consultants: Build on existing strengths when developing new nodes of commerce

April 26, 2016

Business

Feasibility of a new business park in La Plata County studied

Consultants will present findings April 26

April 19, 2016

Local News

Durango City Council seeks to clear bottleneck in condominium construction

Ordinance may ease builders’ litigation risks

March 22, 2016

Local News

Small businesses in La Plata County push for better Internet

holds roundtable with regional business people

March 10, 2016

Local News

Bayfield branding effort begins

sets aside $22,500 to develop unified brand

February 21, 2016

Business

Region 9 boosting business

Economic development district granted $580,000 for business loans

February 16, 2016

Local News

Durango Chamber of Commerce to expand building

Organization launching capital campaign for a remodel, expansion

February 3, 2016