Economic policy

Local News

Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders

Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war

April 3, 2026

As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper

A newsstand at Gub Gub’s pizza in Walsenburg, CO sells copies of the World Journal newspaper on Mar. 11, 2025.…

March 21, 2025

Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices

Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed

June 10, 2022

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

also addresses using natural lands to support economy

November 27, 2021

Middle class homebuyers squeezed out of La Plata County market

‘If we don’t have housing available ... we’re not going to be the community that we want’

June 18, 2021

$15.8 million in federal relief to land in La Plata County

governments undecided about how to spend money

May 20, 2021

Economic leaders seek ways to ease business restrictions

Program from Mesa County might mitigate economy-killing COVID-19 limits

December 11, 2020

Colorado business leaders are feeling more optimistic amid trade deals and federal economic policy

Southbound Interstate 25 traffic lanes bog down to a crawl at the interchange with Interstate 70 just north of downtown…

January 4, 2020

Business

How many hotel rooms in Durango are too much?

475 more rooms expected to be built in next few years

September 18, 2018

Local News

Cortez, Durango consider impacts of higher minimum wage

chamber worries about job creation in rural Colorado

January 2, 2018

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

Local News

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

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

December 9, 2015

Local News

Ute tribes impact Colorado’s economy

S.W. Colo. Native Americans add $1.5 billion

July 30, 2015

Local News

School district to reveal budget

Proposed increase is attributed to accounting practices

May 18, 2015

Requests surpass budget

funding figures for agencies will come in January

October 25, 2013