Economic Development

Last week the owners of the Navajo Generating station near Page, Arizona announced their plans to close the plant by the end of 2019. The announcement…

Four major construction projects are underway in Cortez. Crews are expanding Southwest Memorial Hospital, building a new courthouse for Montezuma County…

As the oil and gas energy industry declines in our area, local leaders are looking for ways to fill the economic gap. But to do that, they need data. The…

Housing Solutions for the Southwest has been awarded a $140,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.The funds are for the…

A Thursday night meeting regarding the proposed Paths to Mesa Verde drew about 80 people to the Mancos Town Hall.The bicycle and pedestrian trail is…

The longtime head of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has died at the age of 66.Ed Morlan had retired in September after…

Boutique Air has had a promising beginning since it began operating as Cortez’s essential air service provider on October 1st.The airline offers direct…

The groundbreaking for Dolores County’s long-awaited senior center and public service center took place Friday morning in Dove Creek.The senior center, to…

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project recently completed an Orchard Market Study with two major findings: First, Montezuma County has the highest…