Economic development

Local News

Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County

Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended

June 16, 2022

Local News

Durango explores possible uses for Mason Center property on East Third Ave.

space, expanded recreation and family housing being considered

May 6, 2022

Local News

La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

May 2, 2022

Local News

Durango, La Plata County officials touch on housing, infrastructure and economy during quarterly forum

leaders discuss state of the community at Eggs & Issues

April 7, 2022

Local News

How grant writers use storytelling to capture their audiences’ attention and money

9 Economic Development Center hires first full-time grant writer

March 23, 2022

Local News

Durango City Council approves urban renewal area on north Main Avenue

10 of 22 planned townhomes to be permanent workforce housing units

March 16, 2022

Local News

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

March 12, 2022

Local News

Economic leader says diversification is key to Durango, La Plata County workforce

Retirees are a growing sector of the population, but where does that leave the labor force?

February 24, 2022

Local News

Is Durango being snubbed by ‘best of’ lists? Are we good with that?

town makes a lot of top 10 and 100 lists, but what about those it doesn’t?

February 2, 2022

Regional News

Affordable housing, behavioral health and economic recovery targeted for federal spending

Colorado task forces release final plans for distributing American Rescue Plan Act money

January 31, 2022

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s economy has rebounded, but aging, labor and housing remain concerns

Economic outlook offers mixed bag for region, state

January 8, 2022

Local News

Purgatory Resort owner purchases Mercury building in Durango

plans have been finalized for repurposing the 81,380-square-foot commercial space

December 18, 2021

Local News

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

December 17, 2021

Local News

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

also addresses using natural lands to support economy

November 27, 2021

Local News

Durango company expands manufacturing of recycled low-cost wood building materials with state grant

Age Systems Inc. hopes to address wildfire mitigation efforts, economic development and affordable housing with new facility

October 30, 2021

Local News

At economic summit, keynote speaker stresses importance of embracing humanity of modern workers

National Geographic photographer recounts near-death experience in Pakistan

September 21, 2021

Local News

Economic Alliance Summit features author, photographer and local business leader

of 2021 event is ‘Rehumanizing Work’

September 18, 2021

Local News

Faith inspires multimillion-dollar event complex in Bayfield

Valley Church compiles preliminary plans for Heritage Event Center

September 9, 2021

Local News

Middle class homebuyers squeezed out of La Plata County market

‘If we don’t have housing available ... we’re not going to be the community that we want’

June 18, 2021

Local News

$15.8 million in federal relief to land in La Plata County

governments undecided about how to spend money

May 20, 2021

Local News

Durango offers paid opportunities for artists

Brigade provides funding for public art projects around town

April 26, 2021

Local News

Abandoned M&M truck stop in Cortez is demolished

Cleaned up property planned for a Love’s Travel Stop

April 18, 2021

Local News

Durango identifies three locations ripe for redevelopment

places high emphasis on workforce housing

April 9, 2021

Local News

Cortez approved for Rural Jump-Start Program

to attract unique businesses continues

April 4, 2021