Business Watery OJ and dollar store bread: How some Coloradans survive inflation of elections, inflation and the economy came out as clear concerns August 4, 2022
Business Inflation hits Durango restaurants, leading to higher prices and fewer menu options and chicken wings skyrocket in price, while labor and gas prices also drive up costs July 18, 2022
Local News Silverton sees strong start to summer season the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy July 11, 2022
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 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 Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise May 21, 2022
Local News Durango falls in Final Four of Strongest Town Contest Planner represents the city in podcast interview April 9, 2022
Regional News Can Colorado solidify itself as the ‘heart of the outdoor recreation economy’? Q&A: Conor Hall discusses what to do about trade shows leaving Denver April 4, 2022
Business A changing mall culture in Durango? Owner, tenants of Main Mall see potential for growth in downtown space April 2, 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 Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays and city face challenges from inflation and labor and supply chain disruptions March 16, 2022
Local News Durango tops Santa Clara, Calif., in Round 1 of Strongest Town Contest faces White Salmon, Wash., in second round March 15, 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 Montezuma County gives green light to new USDA processing plant south of Cortez Facility will have capacity for up to 200 animals per month; economic boost expected to area ranchers March 10, 2022
Local News Does Durango have what it takes to be named the ‘Strongest Town’? enters competition that could net recognition and expert advice March 3, 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 Panelists say housing crisis will require moving of mountains and minds NIMBYism is a hurdle, but the real danger may be the disappearing middle class January 13, 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 Economic forum sounds alarm on housing crisis in La Plata County group receives state grant to strategize a path to equitable homeownership January 7, 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 Cortez-based Osprey Packs agrees to sell to Helen of Troy $414 million deal expected to be finalized by end of the year November 30, 2021
Local News Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals also addresses using natural lands to support economy November 27, 2021
Business Workers fed up with nights, weekends seek flexible schedules Balsam Hill Outlet sales associate Rickey Haynes, right, listens to manager Kelly Bratt during training in Allen, Texas. Retailers, restaurants and… October 20, 2021