Economic development

Ute Mountain, Southern Ute tribes receive $300,000 in COVID-19 aid

Act money supports economic recovery

August 15, 2020

Global youth on back foot as virus hits education and jobs

Under 30s often work in sectors suffering the most from the pandemic, making them particularly vulnerable. While that’s a familiar…

August 12, 2020

Local News

State funding gives boost to two Durango projects

redevelopment and electric vehicle infrastructure moving ahead

July 31, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington flights delayed until spring 2021

cited travel restrictions, increase in coronavirus cases

July 20, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., moving forward on freight line

commission approves federal grant application for $2 million

May 11, 2020

Local News

After 35 years, downtown Durango restaurant calls it quits

officials press Gov. Polis for reopening plan

May 11, 2020

Business

Imagine a Durango Hot Springs with 22 soaking pools

owners plan to invest $10 million in 150-year-old resort

May 10, 2020

Local News

Durango approves new tool for economic development

‘It’s been a long time coming’

May 7, 2020

Local News

La Plata County drops prospect of moratorium on new development

Business community says proposal to suspend new development poorly timed

April 30, 2020

Local News

Animas Valley gravel mine plans to close, go commercial

worries about access point on Animas River

April 10, 2020

Local News

Local efforts underway to help Durango-area businesses and out-of-work employees

Development organizations share resources during COVID-19 response

March 29, 2020

Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund activated in response to COVID-19

raised $12,000 in first 24 hours

March 18, 2020

Southwest Life

IronWood revives mill west of Dolores, seeing opportunity in timber market

hired to produce veneer for plywood

March 9, 2020

Local News

City of Durango looks to create new economic development tool

renewal authority would add flexible financing to spur economy

March 2, 2020

Business

Durango students hear about the future of jobs

interviews allow AHS juniors and seniors to meet with professionals

March 1, 2020

Regional News

State takes over cleanup of M&M Truck Stop in Cortez

Contaminated soils at truck stop will be removed, a first step in redevelopment

February 21, 2020

Local News

Durango Mesa Park plan gets nod from City Council

Councilors voice support but don’t commit funding

February 11, 2020

Local News

Durango-based Cedar Networks purchased by Canadian firm

office expected to see growth under Ting Internet

February 8, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington to host statewide outdoor industry event

Conference will focus on how to grow outdoor economy

February 4, 2020

Local News

SCAPE to participate in national development program

Innovation Initiative aims to spur digital-age job creation

January 19, 2020

Local News

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance names Michael French as new leader

says workforce housing, broadband among top priorities

January 14, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College hopes to spark entrepreneurship with Makerspace

Designers can develop, make products with specialized tools

January 2, 2020

Local News

Blueprint aims to buoy rural Colorado economies

Governor’s plan lacks details, funds, according to some

December 9, 2019

Local News

Is La Posta Road poised to be the next Bodo Industrial Park?

of sewer, water access has stunted growth, and solutions are costly

December 3, 2019