Economic development - The Durango Herald

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Region 9 executive director shares strategies for rural economic development

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Southern Ute Growth Fund makes $6.3 million land purchase along La Posta Road

Tribe eyes Lake Nighthorse water for future industrial use

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rivergate Lofts residents raise concerns about Durango’s workforce housing proposal

Structural concerns, loss of open space and declining property value top of mind

DATE: Jun 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango asks developers for qualifications to develop Rivergate property

Environmental survey showed no mitigation efforts required at this time

DATE: Jun 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango contemplates how to contribute to child care investment fund

Lodgers tax revenues, county collaboration discussed

DATE: Jun 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Region 9 Economic Development District announces new members of executive committee

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado recently filled two vacancies on its executive committee. The vacancies were created when Kelly Koskie of Cortez and Todd Wea...

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Residents at packed meeting object to Animas Valley RV park ‒ again

In third public showdown, developer tried to sway more than 200 residents

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

What does a resilient Mancos look like?

Community-led workshops in April will brainstorm answers

DATE: Mar 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposal for Animas Valley luxury RV resort resubmitted

Durango Village Camp plans are under review again by La Plata County Community Development

DATE: Mar 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Change in Silverton was inevitable – how it happened may not have been

Town wanted to take advantage of development opportunities; outside his office, so did the mayor

DATE: Dec 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Silverton, a developer saw unmined potential. Then he was elected mayor

How Shane Fuhrman set out to develop the stunted mountain haven

DATE: Dec 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clearnetworx to expand broadband service into Forest Lakes

Internet provider slated to start underground infrastructural work in spring 2025

DATE: Nov 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge