Economy (general)

Local News

D&SNG celebrates 40 years as tourist draw in Southwest Colorado

Charles E. Bradshaw saw a family friendly attraction in historic railway’s future

March 29, 2021

Local News

Will Durangoans pass a lodgers tax increase?

pros and cons of seeking more revenue from hotel stays

March 24, 2021

Business

Colorado governor, lawmakers outline $700M stimulus plans

Polis and top Democratic and Republican lawmakers outlined their spending vision at a news conference. The $700 million comes from…

March 10, 2021

Local News

Dolores sees first applicant for marijuana store

costs for safety regulations dissuades other businesses

February 14, 2021

Local News

Gov. Jared Polis calls his billion-dollar coronavirus bill a stimulus plan

Governor wants to jump-start Colorado’s economy

February 14, 2021

Local News

Durango lodgers tax increase would fund marketing, transit and arts

sees rate increase as tool for economic diversity

January 29, 2021

Local News

Agile Space Industries gains recognition for bringing jobs to Durango

Company helps diversify economy, report says

January 16, 2021

Local News

Durango building strategic plan for city’s future

input sessions highlight housing as top issue

January 10, 2021

Local News

Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Southwest Colorado destinations draw crowds while observing social-distancing guidelines

January 9, 2021

Local News

Southwest Colorado economic outlook: COVID-19 recovery will take years

Livable wages continue to be a thorn for the region

January 8, 2021

Local News

Durango reaches $820,000 in relief grants for businesses

funding round helps 64 companies

January 6, 2021

Local News

Durango to provide utility forgiveness program

Businesses, residents struggling during pandemic can qualify for financial relief

January 6, 2021

Local News

Durango calls for community input on strategic plan

offers short-, long-term guide for city

January 2, 2021

Local News

Bayfield sends out $150,000 in business relief checks

‘Several business owners were in tears’

December 31, 2020

Business

Colorado had 9th-slowest economic growth in 3rd quarter

That downturn comes after the state had the 10th-fastest growth among states in the second quarter of 2020. That left…

December 31, 2020

Local News

Durango restaurant closes for good because of COVID-19 financial hardships

says breakfast and lunch spot can’t survive another shut down

November 20, 2020

Local News

As COVID-19 cases surge, La Plata County will move to ‘Level Orange’

department reports 242 cases in two weeks

November 11, 2020

Business

Some TLC to help Durango’s ma-and-pa shops during lean times

Economic groups look to help small businesses with fall, winter sales

November 8, 2020

Local News

Can Durango restaurants survive winter? It may be up to local support

bump-outs gone and COVID up, eateries will have to get creative

November 7, 2020

Local News

How much is Durango’s creative economy worth?

Recreation remains top draw, but arts are gaining momentum

October 31, 2020

Business

Local loan program helps small businesses in Southwest Colorado overcome COVID-19

Response and Recovery Fund provides low-cost, emergency capital

October 18, 2020

Local News

Bayfield launches small business COVID-19 relief grants

Federal money covers certain costs related to pandemic

October 17, 2020

Local News

La Plata County may have weathered worst of COVID-19 financial hit

tax revenues expected to exceed projections

October 10, 2020

Local News

Then and now: 6 months after Colorado issued stay-at-home order

officials say COVID-19 pandemic is ‘marathon, not a sprint’

September 26, 2020