Real Estate
Business
Motels converted into long-term housing on north Main Avenue
Resident finds safe harbor in former short-term rental
Durango Fire Protection District
Durango fire station expansion behind schedule
Design will protect firefighters from cancer-causing particles
Construction and property
Crash occurs in U.S. 160 construction zone
Three vehicles involved, one driver sent to hospital
Animas Valley
Forest Service puts vacant land in Animas Valley out for bid
Agency will use money from sale to build offices in Bayfield
Construction and property
Fiesta’s Luxury Loungers a hit at Cortez theater
Allen Theatres upgrades Cortez movie house
Construction and property
Court: Montezuma County will pay to replace culvert
Irrigation company not obligated to pay for replacement
Local News
Internet options likely to improve in Bayfield
Town ‘ripe’ for broadband upgrades, regional provider says
Local News
Colorado lawmakers set aside $38 million for affordable housing
No new taxes needed to fund large investments
Rental price for two-bedroom units hits $1,400 in Durango
High costs lead to more commuting, less saving
Local News
One step at a time, Durango airport moves toward terminal expansion
Officials cobble together improvements after voters rejected $40 million tax
Education
Animas High School seeks $21M grant for new school
Coming up with funds for local match could complicate process
Local News
Montezuma County board OKs telecommunication tower
But concerns expressed about airport proximity, health impacts
Local News
State could increase funding for affordable housing, without a tax increase
Large businesses would see less funding to cover cost of paying taxes
Local News
Durango encourages resident-led redevelopment approach
At least 25 community members must petition City Council for Urban Renewal Authority
Local News
Cost estimates for Paths to Mesa Verde released
Eight-mile section from Mancos exceeds $10 million; grants will be sought
Local News
Home and Garden Show is this weekend
Event features builders, car show, landscapers, products
Fun Center moving into Shooters’ World space
Motorsports shop moving from Dolores; Shooters’ World moving east
Business
Durango train purchases building, prompting two businesses to relocate
Railroad will consolidate offices near Main Avenue and College Drive