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Economic Development

Durango named ‘Small Community of the Year’ by Colorado economic development group

Housing initiatives, support for the arts cited as city’s standout efforts

DATE: Nov 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County adopts road impact fees

New development will have to pay fees in range of $1,200 to $3,700 for new dwelling units

DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hilton joins Starbucks proposal, assisted living development on Durango’s Wilson Gulch Road

Hotel would offer 107 rooms, electric vehicle charging and airport shuttle west of Mercy Hospital

DATE: Aug 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Jul 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Jonathan Ogaz was getting a fresh haircut, like so many people do, on a Saturday. Ogaz wasn’t at a regular barbershop getting just an ordinary haircut. He, along with many other ex-convicts,...

DATE: Jul 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bayfield vacation rentals gaining economic steam

With no hotels in town, rental properties helping aid local tourism

DATE: Jun 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Board of Adjustment hearing gets testy

Durango Hot Springs appealed, and lost, a land-use decision

DATE: Jun 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Work begins on new McDonald’s location near Three Springs in Durango

Fast food joint one of several businesses planned for area

DATE: Jun 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conflict escalates between Durango, Southern Utes over annexation

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

DATE: Jun 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Economic Development Alliance executive director to step down

Mike French says ‘good leaders know when to replace themselves’

DATE: May 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Changes to Fair Share program aim to increase supply

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango enters tax incentive program to attract new businesses

State Rural Jump-Start Zone plan targets ‘economically distressed’ cities and counties

DATE: May 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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