Economic development

Local News

Westerman honored by economic council

Dolores County director earns volunteer award

November 8, 2017

Ken Charles awarded for years of service in economic development

Longtime Department of Local Affairs manager helped communities problem-solve, finance infrastructure

October 23, 2017

MCEDA hosts Business Opportunity Forum on Tuesday

The Montezuma Community Economic Development Association presents a Business Opportunity Forum from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the…

August 4, 2017

JoDee Powers joins MCEDA as economic development specialist

JoDee Powers, a longtime Colorado and Montezuma County resident, will be joining the Montezuma Community Economic Development Association to serve…

July 23, 2017

Rocky Moss becomes manager of Dolores and Cortez chambers

Resident hopes to build connections

July 7, 2017

Region 9 finds hope for Montezuma economy in tax credits

Unemployment is high, per capita income is low

May 22, 2017

Federal judge halts Village at Wolf Creek land swap

Service process flawed, failed to ‘listen to the public’

May 19, 2017

Montezuma Community Economic Development Association elects execs

steps down; Hanson, Saunders fill two top spots

May 14, 2017

Luxury RV resort near Purgatory on hold after contract dispute

Disagreement on land sale delays planned public meetings

May 2, 2017

Regional Economic Summit looks at Montezuma County economy

professor points to a smaller, retiring workforce

March 31, 2017

Colorado Senate panel kills bill seeking to aid rural economies

Measure killed by GOP-held Senate for 3rd year in a row

February 15, 2017

Ute Mountain casino unveils $5.5 million upgrade

strives for economic development on and off reservation

December 30, 2016

Economic development leader Ed Morlan dies

on economic development for 27 years

November 17, 2016

Local apples pressed into cider for new market

Range apple cideries buy up juice from Montezuma County

November 7, 2016

Workforce development board weighs airport ballot item

Proposed tax increase would pay for $85 million terminal and upgrades

July 18, 2016

Local News

Club 20 hosts discussions on internet, health care in Cortez

20 hosts talks on internet, health care in Cortez

July 6, 2016

Business

Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup

2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup

May 22, 2016

Business

New business park is focus of La Plata study

Consultants will present findings April 26

April 20, 2016

Local News

Sheek, Keel easily win council; Miller, Carlson also are in

Miller, Carlson also win seats; Plewe, Horoshko come up short

April 5, 2016

Local News

Proposed pot grow operation divides Mancos citizens

Operation would occupy part of former Metallics West building

March 24, 2016

Business

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

King Mine’s economic impact may be small, but natural gas raises questions

December 28, 2015

Education

Fort Lewis College receives $300K grant

Partnership with Telluride Foundation brings business know-how to students

December 18, 2015

Business

City approves land-for-jobs contract with Osprey

offers company land for HQ in exchange for 45 new jobs

December 15, 2015

Local News

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

downplays impact of Gold King spill, but highlights natural gas uncertainties

December 9, 2015