Economic development

Local News

Who’s behind the murals going up around Durango?

Kirkman sees public art pieces as community enrichment

September 17, 2018

Local News

Most fault road access to Village at Wolf Creek, others see economic potential

Service expected to make decision this fall

September 16, 2018

Local News

Is a conference center worth the expense?

creation, increased sales and taxes have backers saying ‘yes’

September 8, 2018

Local News

Train owner floats new idea for conference center near Buckley Park

Concept would create a new facility around Durango School District 9-R’s Administration Building

August 21, 2018

Business

Small-business grant awarded to San Juan County

Co-working space, small-business center will be funded in Silverton

July 21, 2018

Local News

Pitch made for downtown arts and events center

asks for aid from city of Durango

July 12, 2018

Business

Could Bureau of Land Management call La Plata County home?

Nascent effort emerges to lure agency headquarters

June 24, 2018

Business

Hunt is on for firms looking to move to Durango

Relocation program targets back-office shops such as payroll departments

June 3, 2018

Local News

Six new hotels planned for Durango

Verde ticket sales, deal with Sky Ute Casino expected to boost tourism

May 29, 2018

Business

Direct-care health plan aids small manufacturers in Durango area

combines direct primary care and supplemental policies

May 27, 2018

Business

Film industry providing economic boost for Silverton

encouraged to work on sets

April 8, 2018

Local News

Durango starts planning for Ewing Mesa

Projects would complement events center

April 3, 2018

Local News

High-density development a possibility on property east of Elmore’s Corner

Land-use change would allow for businesses, several hundred homes

March 24, 2018

Local News

La Plata County sees increase in applications for development projects

new land-use codes forthcoming, proposals seek approval under less-rigid rules

March 24, 2018

Local News

Mancos applies for economic development grant

funds would pay for planning consultant

March 21, 2018

Local News

Study examines economic impact of marijuana in La Plata County

Industry creates hundreds of jobs, millions of dollars in spending

March 11, 2018

Business

The Bookcase & Barber to add bar, maintain Gatsby atmosphere

bar will allow more seating, ability to book large parties

March 11, 2018

Business

Four Corners group advocates for economic alliance across region

Successful model in Minnesota shows benefits of cooperation

March 5, 2018

Local News

Cannabis industry is an economic engine in Durango

Recreational marijuana shops establish themselves in business community

February 28, 2018

Business

La Plata County manufacturers look to form a business alliance

could pool resources to expand

February 23, 2018

Local News

Silverton works to diversify its winter economy beyond skiers

Lagging snowfall prompts businesses to get creative

February 21, 2018

Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill aids rural broadband development

ties internet infrastructure to highway projects

February 20, 2018

Business

Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program boosts 5 regional firms

The Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs was established 4½ years ago by local economic development groups and angel investors.…

February 18, 2018

Business

Delta and Montrose counties elevate their internet game

From left, Cody Clawson, Rhett Chesnik and Myles Cumpston connect a home in Paonia to Elevate Fiber broadband internet service…

February 5, 2018