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Economic Policy

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

Faced with the fresh start of a new year, Colorado’s business community is feeling a bit rosier about the state’s economic prospects, according to a new survey from the Leeds School of Busin...

DATE: Jan 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Latest bankers survey indicates shrinking rural economy

OMAHA, Neb. – The latest monthly survey of bankers in parts of 10 Plains and Western states indicates a shrinking rural economy, and three-quarters of bankers said President Donald Trump’s t...

DATE: Aug 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How many hotel rooms in Durango are too much?

475 more rooms expected to be built in next few years

DATE: Sep 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Minimum wage increase unlikely to boost pay for many Durangoans

But some worry about job creation in rural Colorado

DATE: Jan 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

County commercial building permits trend down over decade

Zoning could give developers more certainty

DATE: Sep 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Nation faces possible plant, mine closure

PAGE, Ariz. – Communities on the Navajo Nation are bracing for the economic fallout from the possible shutdown of a coal-fired power plant. Closing the Navajo Generating Station a...

DATE: Jan 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County economy could face challenges in 2017

State looks forward to continued growth

DATE: Jan 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

State touts Durango as a model of economic resiliency

Quality of life, diversity and leadership are keys

DATE: Nov 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Yellen offers subtle change to outlook

Expects job growth to slow inflation to rise

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

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

DATE: Dec 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tribes impact state’s economy

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

DATE: Jul 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drug-testing firm a beacon

Versatile professional firms are prized as Durango job-creators

DATE: Jul 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

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