Economy (general) - The Journal

Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic

City benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns

DATE: May 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason

Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why. Prices for food eaten at home rose 2.9% in April co...

DATE: May 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Business

Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders

Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war

DATE: Apr 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

DATE: Mar 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

American outdoor recreation economy tops $1.3 trillion, with Colorado again in top 10 states

Latest Bureau of Economic Analysis numbers show growing outdoor recreation sector as critical economic engine for rural America

DATE: Mar 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Manna soup kitchen in Durango to offer four affordable housing units

Tenants will pay no more than 30% of gross monthly income in rent, organization says

DATE: Feb 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announces relocation of 2026 live racing season

Track and state officials conclude the track is not sustainable

DATE: Jan 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango

Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report claiming environmental policies steal billions from Colorado’s economy based on bad math, advocates say

Study by the conservative Common Sense Institute pegs everything from lost coal jobs to higher utility bills on state regulations

DATE: May 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper

The copublisher of the World Journal in Walsenburg admits it’s a “grandiose name for a very little paper.” Still, the “world” for Brian Orr’s team of three staff reporters and a handful of f...

DATE: Mar 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News