County denies housing development in rural area Planned unit developments for commercial use can conflict with surrounding agricultural zoning January 1, 2023
Coloradans could vote on a $70 million ‘attainable housing’ fee in 2023 measure would be funded by a new fee on real estate sales. December 22, 2022
Western Slope voters pass taxes on short-term rentals to fund affordable housing Communities could generate about $40 million in new tax revenue from vacation rentals to support affordable housing November 18, 2022
Results too close to call for Prop. 123, a ballot measure to fund affordable housing La Plata Economic Development Alliance received a REDI grant from the state of Colorado in partnership with the city of… November 8, 2022
492-unit apartment complex proposed for Three Springs area Developer sets aside 25 units for affordable housing October 12, 2022
Microloans offer up to $5,000 for eligible La Plata County renters Workforce Rental Assistance Program targets those making less than area median income October 3, 2022
Durango to explore pipeline from Lake Nighthorse to Terminal Reservoir will look at logistics, costs to support city water supply September 2, 2022
Colorado voters to decide affordable housing funding measure in November Initiative would not raise taxes, but it could draw from TABOR refunds August 23, 2022
Amid housing crises vacation towns limit short-term rentals Sean Bailey sits in his bedroom, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Bailey, who moved to Steamboat Springs… August 23, 2022
In Durango visit, Hickenlooper calls for rent and eviction protections at national level Senator tours mobile home parks, 9-R school district bus barn August 19, 2022
More Fort Lewis College students seek housing on campus – a reflection of high rents in town working with hotel, apartment complex to provide living space August 10, 2022
Durango’s urban forest takes work and planning; sometimes it produces a surprise Chestnut trees found near town thrills city arborist August 5, 2022
Housing and funding plans delay construction of Southside Park audits, pandemic, costs snag plan for park and housing August 1, 2022
Dolores awarded grant to study affordable housing Board is looking for ways to address housing costs June 22, 2022
The Bridge shelter in Cortez cuts hours as costs rise Shelter houses up to 41 residents; demand spikes as housing costs rise June 20, 2022
Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160 June 11, 2022
Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups June 8, 2022
100 bills debated at the Colorado Legislature this year that you should know about Roughly 650 pieces of legislation were introduced this year at the Capitol May 12, 2022
Rent control for Colorado mobile homes is doomed by Gov. Polis veto threat would still give residents, local governments a greater chance to purchase parks April 25, 2022
Mixed-use building will bring affordable housing, community space to Mancos Preliminary work would begin immediately after grant funds are received April 13, 2022
Record high calls are stressing Colorado’s EMS, mountain firefighters chiefs struggle to hire firefighters, recruit volunteers because of high cost of living April 12, 2022
La Plata, Montezuma counties receive over $11 million in federal earmarks Funding will go toward housing, transportation, law enforcement and other projects March 19, 2022
New clinic to offer urgent care in Cortez American Family Care facility will offer walk-in services on Main Street come June February 25, 2022
Coloradans worried about water, wildfires and cost of living, new poll shows Telephone and online interview polled 3,440 residents of eight Mountain West states February 18, 2022
