Housing and urban planning

Local News

Westside Mobile Home Park residents wait for news

Elevation Community Land Trust asked for a response by Monday, but negotiations are in progress

March 29, 2022

Local News

Are vacation rentals cutting into Durango’s housing stock?

and Airbnb can be a fun way to travel, but what impact do they have on communities?

March 26, 2022

Local News

Proposed development at Boker Lumber site subject of Monday public hearing

Planning documents say Durango residents’ concerns to be addressed

March 26, 2022

Local News

Local First announces $535,000 support for Westside Mobile Home Park

Residents and community groups have raised thousands to support a second offer for the Durango property

March 24, 2022

Local News

Three housing developments receive approvals in Bayfield

Largest project would bring 519 homes plus commercial space

March 22, 2022

Local News

Wells Group housing forecast suggests another tough year for prospective homebuyers

Projects are in the pipeline to increase stock, but many are a year away from construction

March 20, 2022

Local News

Offer for Westside Mobile Home Park rejected

received a more favorable bid; residents rally to submit a second proposal

March 19, 2022

Local News

La Plata, Montezuma counties receive over $11 million in federal earmarks

Funding will go toward housing, transportation, law enforcement and other projects

March 19, 2022

Local News

La Plata County approves loan for Westside Mobile Home Park

$1.5 million in financing will help residents to purchase the park

March 17, 2022

Local News

Durango City Council approves urban renewal area on north Main Avenue

10 of 22 planned townhomes to be permanent workforce housing units

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

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

As Durango grows and becomes more expensive, is its culture changing?

Yes, some say, and that carries both good and bad

February 28, 2022

Local News

Durango-area mobile home park forms a co-op to purchase property

Residents work to keep housing affordable after notice of sale

February 25, 2022

Local News

Economic leader says diversification is key to Durango, La Plata County workforce

Retirees are a growing sector of the population, but where does that leave the labor force?

February 24, 2022

Local News

Durango City Council approves three apartment projects

Springs, River Roost and Best Western Inn cleared for development, will add 472 units

February 19, 2022

Regional News

Coloradans worried about water, wildfires and cost of living, new poll shows

Telephone and online interview polled 3,440 residents of eight Mountain West states

February 18, 2022

Local News

Two new developments could significantly boost housing supply in Bayfield

board approves sketch plan, comprehensive plan amendment

February 17, 2022

Regional News

Dispersed camping is out of control in Chaffee County; officials are seeking solutions

explosion in visitors and degrading outdoor ethics are wrecking natural areas

February 4, 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

Durango’s loss, Bayfield’s gain: Community development employee switches jobs

Killian worked on housing and commercial projects for nearly 16 years

January 28, 2022

Local News

2021 real estate sales breach $1.6 billion in La Plata County

Continuing trend of low inventory, high prices closes out the year

January 28, 2022

Local News

Median home prices rise in Montezuma County

prices likely won’t change much; rural lifestyle attractive to those leaving Front Range, Four Corners Board of Realtors president says

January 27, 2022

Local News

Durango hires housing innovations manager

hopes to find creative solutions to address low stock of workforce and affordable dwellings

January 26, 2022