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Economic development

Iron Horse: The brand that launches tourism season

Cycling event keeps Durango in the forefront of travelers’ minds

New business incubator coming to downtown Durango

New business incubator coming to downtown Durango

Pad offers flexible office space in 1100 Main Avenue

Durango landscape architects integrate form and function

Durango landscape architects integrate form and function

Design integrates natural aesthetics with functional realities of urban settings

Nonprofits turn to individuals, grants when business donations decline

Nonprofits turn to individuals, grants when business donations decline

economy has taken some hits, but private donors help resiliency

Durango to annex tiny home village

Durango to annex tiny home village

Council approves addition of 1.77 acres near Escalante Middle School

Hundreds of residents helping to establish creative district

Hundreds of residents helping to establish creative district

Community expected to play role in selecting mission, logo

Has snowy winter delivered economic rebound from 416 Fire?

Has snowy winter delivered economic rebound from 416 Fire?

Purgatory Resort reports skier visits up 50 percent from last year

Montezuma County hires new planning director

Montezuma County hires new planning director

has background in construction

February 16, 2019

County reconsiders new septic regulations

County reconsiders new septic regulations

Moratorium passed to review transfer of title program

February 7, 2019

County reconsiders new septic regulations

County reconsiders new septic regulations

Moratorium passed to review transfer of title program

February 6, 2019

Montezuma County’s hopes for solar power begin to dim

Montezuma County’s hopes for solar power begin to dim

Company interested, but power purchase agreement is needed

January 28, 2019

Did Hickenlooper’s rural jobs plan have an impact?

Did Hickenlooper’s rural jobs plan have an impact?

Here’s one county’s experience

January 2, 2019

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance looking for new leader

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance looking for new leader

Zalneraitis accepts position with Southern Utes

December 6, 2018

Construction underway on residential neighborhood in Grandview area

Construction underway on residential neighborhood in Grandview area

Elevation Park at Hope Springs to include dozens of homes

December 4, 2018

Rico studies central sewer for commercial district

Rico studies central sewer for commercial district

Infrastructure would improve economy, town manager says

December 4, 2018

Study: Short-lived economic hit from wildfires

Study: Short-lived economic hit from wildfires

Southwest Colorado blazes indicate relatively small lasting impact

November 19, 2018

Cheaper health insurance options discussed at forum

Cheaper health insurance options discussed at forum

of ACA penalty may open more affordable options

November 14, 2018

Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad

Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad

Operation expected to create six jobs, 335,000 tons of material a year

November 13, 2018

Hunt is on for industrial, office space in La Plata County

Hunt is on for industrial, office space in La Plata County

inventory seeks to aid businesses looking to relocate or expand here

November 11, 2018

Southwest Colorado tourism industry borrows battlefield acronym to describe tough year

Southwest Colorado tourism industry borrows battlefield acronym to describe tough year

Tourism industry finds 2018 volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous

October 24, 2018

Local First, city of Durango leading effort to establish a creative district

Local First, city of Durango leading effort to establish a creative district

Businesses, nonprofits welcome to participate

October 22, 2018

Author and activist Chuck Collins to address inequality

Author and activist Chuck Collins to address inequality

Collins to discuss community-driven solutions

September 26, 2018

Registration underway for 12th annual Economic Summit

Registration underway for 12th annual Economic Summit

expected to discuss tough year in tourism

September 22, 2018

Durango gives initial nod to tiny home village

Durango gives initial nod to tiny home village

22 houses planned for a 1.77-acre lot along the Animas River

September 18, 2018