Housing and urban planning

Mancos Common Press to offer housing to workers in Mancos

Housing applications are open until March 25

DATE: Mar 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

‘Compassion Center’ grows, meeting needs of Durango’s houseless

Community Compassion Outreach among several nonprofits trying to fill gaps in the care continuum

DATE: Mar 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. Gov asks for more collaboration with Mortgage Finance Authority to tackle homelessness, housing crisis

The state lacks at least 32,000 affordable housing units to meet demand, according to a recent MFA study

DATE: Feb 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Timber Age Systems based in Durango awarded state loan to build a factory

Company granted funding based on environmentally friendly approach to housing

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado short-term rental owners may protest plan to quadruple their taxes

A survey showed that a majority would reduce their rental nights if Senate Bill 33 passes

DATE: Feb 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Housing inventory declines as certain markets in Bayfield decrease in median price

Interest rates could lower into the 5%-6% range in 2024

DATE: Feb 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado could spend $18 million – and use a controversial legal power – to get ADUs built

Dozens of Colorado cities would have to allow the construction of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) under a bill proposed by state lawmakers. ADUs, also known as “granny flats,” are small, fre...

DATE: Jan 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango approves $1.88 million DOLA block grant for mortgage assistance

161 people housed in over 76 homes during 2019-23 grant contract period

DATE: Jan 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County opens wallet to prevent homelessness

A $500,000 loan will help nonprofit purchase Adventure Inn, convert it to bridge housing

DATE: Jan 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cost of living instills economic pessimism in Southwest Colorado residents

Economists break down what the state and county economies looked like in 2023

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The housing market has buoyed Colorado’s state budget. That may not last

It was the first major financial update for lawmakers since they approved $434 million in property tax cuts during the special legislative session in November

DATE: Dec 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

A look at what’s top of mind for Colorado voters heading into the election year

A new poll shows that cost of living, crime and public safety, and housing affordability are what worry Coloradans the most

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News