Economic development - The Durango Herald

Durango’s internet aims to quicken its pace

But if you want blazing speeds, you might get a trailer in De Beque

DATE: Feb 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Sun shines on nation and state economies, partly cloudy in Four Corners

New Mexico woes partly to blame for lackluster recovery in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Jan 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Business retention stressed in economic development talk

What’s the value of economic development? It ensures a community thrives and has a future. It seemed an appropriate message delivered by Clarke Becker, director of the ...

DATE: Jan 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Zuke’s to leave Durango, layoff 16 local employees

Pet-product company will consolidate with Texas-based Merrick Pet Care

DATE: Jan 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Western Colorado eyes potential BLM move

GRAND JUNCTION – Western Colorado officials say they have the perfect place if the federal Bureau of Land Management decides to move its Washington, D.C. headquarters closer to the vast land...

DATE: Dec 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Winter recreation focus for San Juan County economic development coordinator

The new economic development coordinator for San Juan County plans to focus on bringing more winter visitors to Silverton. Melanie Russek, a resident of the mountain town north of...

DATE: Nov 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Economic summit in Ignacio pushes for collaborative business efforts

More than 300 people network at Sky Ute Casino

DATE: Oct 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ken Charles awarded for years of service in economic development

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

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Wooing Amazon with sun, fun ... and giant buttons

BOSTON – Mayors from Toledo to Tulsa are so eager to woo Amazon’s much-vaunted second headquarters that they’re brandishing bourbon, selling the sun, whispering sweet nothings to the company...

DATE: Oct 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World