Housing and urban planning

Local News

Durango wants answers ASAP about county’s plan to close Purple Cliffs

says political will of elected officials a necessity to finding a solution

June 21, 2022

Local News

The Bridge shelter in Cortez cuts hours as costs rise

Shelter houses up to 41 residents; demand spikes as housing costs rise

June 20, 2022

Local News

La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

June 17, 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

La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site

June 14, 2022

Local News

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

June 11, 2022

Local News

Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

June 8, 2022

Local News

Are speed bumps causing more harm than good?

Emergency services not particularly fond of the neighborhood traffic devices

May 23, 2022

Local First

Parking a top concern as public comments on designs for Main Avenue

to examine space supply citywide

May 20, 2022

Local News

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

May 14, 2022

Local News

Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

May 12, 2022

Regional News

100 bills debated at the Colorado Legislature this year that you should know about

Roughly 650 pieces of legislation were introduced this year at the Capitol

May 12, 2022

Local News

Petition seeking greater public involvement for fire, police developments is successful

Durango City Council must choose to accept ordinance or send it to a vote

May 10, 2022

Local News

Affordable housing group and residents purchase Triangle Trailer Park in Durango

weeks of negotiations, the 12-unit property went under contract

May 5, 2022

Local News

La Plata County and Durango agree to partner on new site for managed camp

governments have an end in sight for the yearslong search

May 5, 2022

Local News

Prices up, inventory down during first quarter of home sales in La Plata County

priced $1 million or more sell at an ‘off the charts rate’

April 27, 2022

Regional News

Rent control for Colorado mobile homes is doomed by Gov. Polis veto threat

would still give residents, local governments a greater chance to purchase parks

April 25, 2022

Local News

La Plata County starts affordable housing fund

$1.7 million in COVID-19 relief money will be allocated to a pool for grants and loans

April 18, 2022

Local News

Mixed-use building will bring affordable housing, community space to Mancos

Preliminary work would begin immediately after grant funds are received

April 13, 2022

Local News

Not déjà vu: Residents want to purchase Triangle Trailer Park in Durango

initial offer was rejected Tuesday, but community groups are working to vie for the property

April 13, 2022

Regional News

Record high calls are stressing Colorado’s EMS, mountain firefighters

chiefs struggle to hire firefighters, recruit volunteers because of high cost of living

April 12, 2022

Local News

Westside Mobile Park residents: ‘Many of us for the first time feel a part of Durango’

Community members emerge from shadows to save their homes

April 11, 2022

Local News

Durango, La Plata County officials touch on housing, infrastructure and economy during quarterly forum

leaders discuss state of the community at Eggs & Issues

April 7, 2022

Local News

Residents’ second offer to buy Durango’s Westside Mobile Home Park is accepted

‘We all screamed, we cried, we hugged each other. Everyone was just emotional with happiness,’ resident says

April 1, 2022