Housing and urban planning

Advocates seek help for 30 people evicted from Cortez motel

Mesa Verde Inn evictions were needed to repair buildings, officials say

DATE: Mar 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

January can’t cool La Plata County’s hot housing market

Prices highlight need for more affordable housing

DATE: Feb 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Southwest Colorado economic outlook: COVID-19 recovery will take years

Livable wages continue to be a thorn for the region

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield wrestles with housing needs

Town weighs development pressures with providing adequate amenities

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Bridge Shelter adjusts for pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has compounded the problems of homelessness, but Cortez was more prepared for the layer of crisis thanks to the newly built Bridge Emergency Shelter. On t...

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s hourly rate jumps to $12.32 an hour

Increase worries businesses already reeling from pandemic restrictions, including restaurants

DATE: Jan 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution?

Owners say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards

DATE: Dec 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels

Shaw Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Discovery DIY Network wraps up filming of Ignacio off-grid home

‘I’m so nervous about seeing myself on TV’

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why so many homebuyers are picking Durango

Outdoor wonderland, COVID-19 draw new residents, spur home sales

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

TV network to film Ignacio family building earthen home

Goal is to construct the house from the ground up in 4 weeks

DATE: Sep 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington seeks input on 2045 transportation plan

Previous meetings stressed importance of freight and rail to economy

DATE: Jul 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico