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Economic development

A new report helps Colorado mountain towns navigate growth challenges

A new report helps Colorado mountain towns navigate growth challenges

maps out a way communities can escape confounding stresses in rural, amenity-rich regions

La Plata County examines if Glacier Club’s metro district can meet debt obligations

La Plata County examines if Glacier Club’s metro district can meet debt obligations

entity is late on $14 million in debt payments

Two steps forward, one step back? La Plata County says planning heading toward full staffing

Two steps forward, one step back? La Plata County says planning heading toward full staffing

A senior planner just left, but applicant pool for positions is encouraging

Potential REI site layout approved with conditions

Potential REI site layout approved with conditions

Durango Design Review Board to discuss sporting good store’s building plans

Yazzie leads in two-week fundraising period for Durango City Council race

Yazzie leads in two-week fundraising period for Durango City Council race

of five candidates broke the $1,000 benchmark

Two La Plata County planning commissioners named in ethics complaint

Two La Plata County planning commissioners named in ethics complaint

Walter and George Hepner face accusations over Jan. 12 vote on luxury RV park

Regional Housing Alliance entities secure funding for affordable housing

Regional Housing Alliance entities secure funding for affordable housing

$3.8 million will benefit projects in Durango, Ignacio and La Plata County

What’s the plan for planning in La Plata County?

What’s the plan for planning in La Plata County?

Residents complain of problems at the Planning Department; officials say solutions are in motion

Neighbors, Animas RV park developer clash over code

Neighbors, Animas RV park developer clash over code

Neighbors have organized to try to halt development of a property along Trimble Lane

Silverton gets funding to improve economic diversification

Silverton gets funding to improve economic diversification

San Juan Development Association received a $75,000 grant from Colorado’s REDI program

February 24, 2023

Business retention and expansion survey underway by 4CED

Business retention and expansion survey underway by 4CED

and 4CED seek business input – offers free assistance

February 15, 2023

The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College is for innovators and creators

The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College is for innovators and creators

‘Space’ will seek a new technician to staff the facility

February 14, 2023

Durango Fire Protection District proposes increased impact fees

Durango Fire Protection District proposes increased impact fees

dues needed amid pricey construction costs, less construction

February 11, 2023

Elected officials for Durango, La Plata County receive progress report on library, airport

Elected officials for Durango, La Plata County receive progress report on library, airport

leaders also briefed on proposed annexation of La Posta Road south of city limits

January 23, 2023

Deficiencies found in Hesperus solar application

Deficiencies found in Hesperus solar application

Primergy Solar confident its application will be accepted

January 19, 2023

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent

January 10, 2023

What will Kendall Mountain’s future hold?

What will Kendall Mountain’s future hold?

Municipal ski area in Silverton has a storied past, an untold future

December 21, 2022

Developer proposes 306-stall RV Park in Animas Valley

Developer proposes 306-stall RV Park in Animas Valley

would be an ‘avant-garde’ experience

December 12, 2022

1,900-acre solar project proposed south of Hesperus would be among state’s largest

1,900-acre solar project proposed south of Hesperus would be among state’s largest

Development would include battery storage and enough energy to power 56,000 homes annually

October 10, 2022

New rental subsidy program planned for 2023 in Durango

New rental subsidy program planned for 2023 in Durango

City’s housing division has plans for La Posta Road

October 8, 2022

Some Durango store owners fear Main Avenue redesign would limit access to shops

Some Durango store owners fear Main Avenue redesign would limit access to shops

75 businesses sign letter to city objecting to new downtown vision

August 22, 2022

Housing prices rise again in La Plata County as inventory remains scarce

Housing prices rise again in La Plata County as inventory remains scarce

Second-quarter real estate data shows almost across-the-board increases in median prices

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy

Durango ranks second most expensive community in Southwest Colorado

Durango ranks second most expensive community in Southwest Colorado

indicates housing is main cause of increased cost of living