After several tough years, tourism returns to Silverton Fires, heavy snow and pandemic upended economy for three years October 20, 2021
White Mesa Mill in southeast Utah enters the rare earth market Fuels seeks to create a domestic supply; industrial plant near Ute Mountain tribe has divisive history September 30, 2021
Colorado’s economic growth to continue at slower pace, state forecast says General fund revenue grew 10.7% last year, preliminary figures show September 28, 2021
Economic Alliance Summit features author, photographer and local business leader of 2021 event is ‘Rehumanizing Work’ September 18, 2021
Re-evaluation of work-life priorities drive labor shortage in Southwest Colorado Employees share complex reasons behind job transitions August 16, 2021
Glenwood Canyon closure will be a pain point for Colorado’s economy Thousands of trucks delivering goods rely on corridor daily August 6, 2021
Beer can shortage hits Durango brewers COVID-scrambled supply chains force microbrewers to plan ahead August 3, 2021
Healthy sales, lodgers tax point to post-COVID recovery sales taxes up 34% from same month in 2020 July 27, 2021
Airport’s June passenger count hits record of outdoor recreation keeps DRO running about 30% busier than national average July 22, 2021
Dolores approves ordinance for short-term rentals Regulations include permits, inspections, safety measures July 10, 2021
Timber harvest project given green light by Dolores Ranger District approval pending; adjustments made to preserve recreation values in Boggy Draw June 25, 2021
SB 152 internet election is today in Cortez voters asked to opt out of telecommunication law June 8, 2021
Another surge in tourism expected this summer in Southwest Colorado indicators suggest pent-up demand for outdoor travel May 27, 2021
Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season May 25, 2021
Dolores museum restores narrow-gauge freight cars is to showcase prosperous railroad history in Dolores April 24, 2021
Young Durango bookstore owner navigates pandemic Schertz was thrust into leadership role in early 20s April 11, 2021
Colorado mountain towns rebound – and then some – from coronavirus Despite grim projections, many communities saw waves of in-state visitors April 8, 2021
D&SNG celebrates 40 years as tourist draw in Southwest Colorado Bradshaw saw a family-friendly attraction in railway’s future March 30, 2021
Gov. Jared Polis pitches billion-dollar coronavirus stimulus plan Governor wants to jump-start Colorado’s economy February 12, 2021
Dolores sees first applicant for marijuana store Sprinkler system is for public safety, expense dissuades second applicant February 10, 2021
Agile Space Industries gains recognition for bringing jobs to Durango Company helps diversify economy, report says January 14, 2021
Southwest Colorado economic outlook: COVID-19 recovery will take years Livable wages continue to be a thorn for the region January 9, 2021
Durango reaches $820,000 in relief grants for businesses funding round helps 64 companies January 6, 2021
Colorado had 9th-slowest economic growth in 3rd quarter That downturn comes after the state had the 10th-fastest growth among states in the second quarter of 2020. That left… December 31, 2020
