Economic development - The Journal

Fort Lewis College receives $10.4 million for school of business

It is the college’s largest-ever donation; College names school of business after Katz family for gift

DATE: Oct 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Bridges, Rep. McLachlan solicit input on housing in Durango

Lawmakers hoping to learn, regroup on affordable housing before next session

DATE: Sep 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

A new report helps Colorado mountain towns navigate growth challenges

Report maps out a way communities can escape confounding stresses in rural, amenity-rich regions

DATE: May 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Silverton gets funding to improve economic diversification

The San Juan Development Association received a $75,000 grant from Colorado’s REDI program

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Business retention and expansion survey underway by 4CED

SBDC and 4CED seek business input – offers free assistance

DATE: Feb 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College is for innovators and creators

‘Space’ will seek a new technician to staff the facility

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Ute Mountain Ute planner wins awards for uplifting community

As planning director, Cuthair has led the effort for a new grocery store, broadband upgrades and infrastructure

DATE: Feb 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deficiencies found in Hesperus solar application

Primergy Solar confident its application will be accepted

DATE: Jan 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

Cost of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County, Farmington leaders reveal priorities for economic development

San Juan County Manager Mike Stark and Farmington Economic Director Warren Unsicker, citing rising inflation, declining oil and gas revenue, and high unemployment, remain optimistic that new...

DATE: Nov 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

1,900-acre solar project proposed south of Hesperus would be among state’s largest

Development would include battery storage and enough energy to power 56,000 homes annually

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

After the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News