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Dolores board approves concept plan for Riverside and Third Street apartments

Early-stage proposal garners a second extended public comment

May 14, 2026

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KKV Development proposes 12 rental and for-sale homes for downtown Dolores

Residents raise concerns over scale of proposed three-story build near Third Street, Riverside

May 8, 2026

San Juan County Commission moves to challenge state gaming decision

Petition for judicial review seeks to overturn state vote allowing Western Gaming LLC to move SunRay Park & Casino operations…

February 20, 2026

Durango Mall development deal collapses

says property owners withdrew authorization request for housing, grocery store

January 13, 2026

Is Whole Foods coming to Durango?

Residents push back on tentative plan to redevelop Durango Mall for grocery store, apartments

December 10, 2025

Four Corners AI Conference returning to Durango for second year

event will explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen rural communities

November 14, 2025

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation

October 18, 2025

Once-blighted south entrance to Cortez sees new gas station

Maverik gas station along U.S. Highway 160/491 comes closer to opening

June 19, 2025

Region 9 Economic Development District announces new members of executive committee

The Region 9 Economic Development District has appointed Cassie Alexander of Cortez and Chauncy McCarthy of Rico to its executive…

May 1, 2025

What does a resilient Mancos look like?

Community-led workshops in April will brainstorm answers

April 1, 2025

Change in Silverton was inevitable – how it happened may not have been

wanted to take advantage of development opportunities; outside his office, so did the mayor

December 4, 2024

In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

December 1, 2024

West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango for second year

Startup Colorado Pitch Competition aims to provide five rural founders $280,000 in investment opportunities

July 28, 2024

Colorado’s recidivism rate is 28%. This job fair is hoping to change that

The NXT Chapter is an organization that assists ex-offenders upon release from incarceration.du1-i-syn Jonathan Ogaz was getting a fresh haircut,…

July 28, 2024

Conflict escalates between Durango, Southern Utes over annexation

series of publications, officials from city and tribe have fired shots at one another

June 3, 2024

Durango considers higher fees for developers who opt out of affordable housing requirement

Changes to Fair Share program aim to increase supply

May 14, 2024

Axis Health Systems, Pueblo Community College receive state workforce grant

Philosophy behind program is work-based learning model

April 11, 2024

Durango airport in need of new hangar space for private planes

Increased population, changing demographics driving demand

April 3, 2024

Region 9 Economic Development project manager views future of Southwest Colorado’s economy as ‘glass half full’

Heather Otter discusses the advancement of career and technical education and its positive impact on the region

January 27, 2024

Counties, Southern Utes leverage over $70 million in grant funds for broadband

than 300 miles of fiber-optic installation slated for next few years

January 25, 2024

Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup

application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline

November 4, 2023

Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center

Building will feature two procedure rooms and three operating rooms

October 26, 2023

Fort Lewis College receives $10.4 million for school of business

is the college’s largest-ever donation; College names school of business after Katz family for gift

October 16, 2023

Sen. Bridges, Rep. McLachlan solicit input on housing in Durango

Lawmakers hoping to learn, regroup on affordable housing before next session

September 1, 2023