Housing and urban planning

Local News

When it comes to workforce housing, which professions are we trying to help?

Habitat for Humanity director worries vital part of labor force is overlooked

January 21, 2022

New Mexico

Vacation rentals and Texans’ second homes would be taxed more under proposed bill

lawmaker says cap on property taxes wasn’t meant for investment properties

January 19, 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

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

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022

Local News

La Plata County’s plan for managed homeless camp divides Durango residents

who live near proposed location oppose the project, but others say it will help tackle homelessness

December 14, 2021

Local News

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

also addresses using natural lands to support economy

November 27, 2021

Local News

Rent rising faster than wages puts strain on Durango housing market

costs went up four times as much as income during nine-year period

November 22, 2021

Local News

Durango extends due diligence period in effort to purchase hotel for affordable housing

Developer proposes 120 units at Best Western Inn and Suites

November 17, 2021

Local News

La Plata County commissioners restart Regional Housing Alliance

Agreement with Durango, Ignacio and Bayfield signals new push to meet worker demand

November 10, 2021

Local News

Durango’s Espero Apartments opens to applause

Supportive housing offers place to heal and thrive for unhoused, low-income and disabled residents

October 29, 2021

Local News

Durango hotel project for transitional housing included in federal bills, but it’s less than hoped

likely to receive $3 million for purchase of Best Western

October 23, 2021

Local News

Senior residents of low-income apartments in Durango watch as services decline

Retiree community with multiple vacancies has been without management for more than a year

October 20, 2021

Regional News

Property taxes would more than triple for Colorado short-term rental owners under proposal

Sen. Chris Hansen, a Denver Democrat, said the change is aimed at ensuring schools and fire departments have enough local…

October 15, 2021

Local News

Bayfield town trustees discuss priorities for 2022 budget

internet, workforce housing top list of key items to tackle

October 6, 2021

Local News

Durango hires developer to assess cost of converting hotel to affordable housing

71-unit Best Western Inn & Suites could become city-owned property

October 5, 2021

Local News

City Council meets for second daylong discussion of workforce housing

Council wants to make an impact on home affordability for middle-income workers

September 28, 2021

Local News

Durango City Council advances mixed housing project off Florida Road

38-unit subdivision would offer amenities to new and surrounding residents

September 22, 2021

Local News

Stakeholders weigh in on how La Plata County should spend $11M in COVID-19 relief money

Community organizations highlight housing, pay for essential workers, mental health services

September 15, 2021

Local News

People at Purple Cliffs grow frustrated with talk of closing campsite

Campers, government officials and experts favor managed camp

September 6, 2021

Local News

Durango receives no bids to update its affordable housing policy

says it may look to update Fair Share Ordinance in-house

September 4, 2021

Local News

Durango City Council identifies money for workforce housing

Councilors discuss parameters for income range that would be targeted

September 3, 2021

Local News

Durango City Council to hold all-day work session to address workforce housing

Councilors hope to improve opportunities for lower-income bracket

August 27, 2021

Local News

Bayfield pushes ahead with affordable housing plan, after batting down concerns

Trustees address rumors, questions from a few vocal community members

August 25, 2021