Economy (general) - The Journal

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

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

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

How tourism officials calculate Gold King Mine spill in ad dollars

If news articles were instead advertisements, cost would have been $4 million

DATE: Nov 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Which industry drives the county?

It isn’t agriculture; our largest industry is retirees and commuters, study says

DATE: Nov 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Tourism helps diversify Indian Country

National tourism confab held in Ignacio

DATE: Sep 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Some shops already hurt by river pollution

Many more take wait-and-see approach

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local businesses starting to feel the pinch from a soiled Animas River

When the Animas River is mustard yellow at the busy end of the tourist summer season, what happens? Local rafting companies say losses are in the thousands of dollars daily. ...

DATE: Aug 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio coming into its own

Grocery store, Growth Fund lead new projects

DATE: Jun 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Ag grants awarded to local agencies

Orchard, Evening Market, Farm Fresh get total of $30K

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde's $60M local impact

Tourist spending at national park supports 700-plus area jobs

DATE: Apr 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Mesa Verde’s $60M local impact

Tourist spending at national park supports 700-plus area jobs

DATE: Apr 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gas price dips below $2 a gallon

Local governments, schools report savings

DATE: Jan 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Local hemp advocate vows to persevere

Film screenings in the works to garner more support

DATE: Dec 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture