Economic policy

Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders

Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war

April 3, 2026

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of his economic agenda

President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/Associated…

February 20, 2026

Associated Press

3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump’s tariffs

FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White…

January 28, 2026

Travel

Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism

Tourists visit in Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025, Venice on Friday launches for a second year a pilot program…

April 30, 2025

Regional News

As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper

A newsstand at Gub Gub’s pizza in Walsenburg, CO sells copies of the World Journal newspaper on Mar. 11, 2025.…

March 21, 2025

Local News

Stocks soar, Durango immigrants sweat in wake of overwhelming Trump win

President-elect stirs conflicting confidence and uncertainty

November 8, 2024

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices

Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed

June 10, 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

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

also addresses using natural lands to support economy

November 27, 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 approves MidTown redevelopment plan

Council expresses unanimous support for 25-year renewal effort

March 17, 2021

Local News

Economic leaders seek ways to ease business restrictions

Program from Mesa County might mitigate economy-killing COVID-19 limits

December 14, 2020

Regional News

Latest bankers survey indicates shrinking rural economy

The Rural Mainstreet survey released Thursday shows the its overall index falling from an already anemic 50.2 in July to…

August 16, 2019

Business

How many hotel rooms in Durango are too much?

475 more rooms expected to be built in next few years

September 18, 2018

Local News

Minimum wage increase unlikely to boost pay for many Durangoans

some worry about job creation in rural Colorado

January 2, 2018

Local News

County commercial building permits trend down over decade

could give developers more certainty

September 24, 2017

Regional News

Navajo Nation faces possible plant, mine closure

Closing the Navajo Generating Station and a coal mine that provides the plant’s fuel would lead to an estimated loss…

January 8, 2017

Local News

La Plata County economy could face challenges in 2017

looks forward to continued growth

January 4, 2017

Local News

State touts Durango as a model of economic resiliency

Quality of life, diversity and leadership are keys

November 21, 2016

Business

Yellen offers subtle change to outlook

Expects job growth to slow inflation to rise

June 21, 2016

Local News

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

downplays impact of Gold King spill, but highlights natural gas uncertainties

December 7, 2015

Local News

Tribes impact state’s economy

S.W. Colo. Native Americans add $1.5 billion

July 29, 2015

Business

Drug-testing firm a beacon

Versatile professional firms are prized as Durango job-creators

July 28, 2015