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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

La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

DATE: May 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How grant writers use storytelling to capture their audiences’ attention and money

Region 9 Economic Development Center hires first full-time grant writer

DATE: Mar 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Director touts new Cortez department to address economic recovery

Rachael Marchbanks heads new department

DATE: Mar 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Affordable housing, behavioral health and economic recovery targeted for federal spending

Three Colorado task forces release final plans for distributing American Rescue Plan Act money

DATE: Jan 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rico starts off 2022 by filling vacancies

Planning and attorney positions will be filled; proposal made for new town maintenance shop

DATE: Jan 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

Legal battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

Report also addresses using natural lands to support economy

DATE: Nov 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango company expands manufacturing of recycled low-cost wood building materials with state grant

Timber Age Systems Inc. hopes to address wildfire mitigation efforts, economic development and affordable housing with new facility

DATE: Oct 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News