Polis extends eviction protections to residents waiting for rent assistance Thousands of Coloradans are in pipeline for aid program August 2, 2021
What happens to unregistered vacation rentals in Durango? About a dozen complaints made in mid-July, but only one checks out July 30, 2021
ACLU pushes Boulder to abandon ‘unconstitutional’ homeless policies Civil rights group takes aim at two policies targeting unhoused residents July 30, 2021
La Plata County governments turn to old tool to address housing ‘crisis’ Officials reactivate regional housing authority July 16, 2021
Dolores approves ordinance for short-term rentals Regulations include permits, inspections, safety measures July 10, 2021
Low-income apartments in Mancos seek heating upgrades Energy Outreach Colorado launches fundraising campaign July 8, 2021
As housing crunch worsens, so does search for a place to store stuff Wait lists growing for storage lockers in mountain communities June 28, 2021
Renters become owners of Durango mobile home park Residents close on $14 million real estate deal June 22, 2021
Middle class homebuyers squeezed out of La Plata County market ‘If we don’t have housing available ... we’re not going to be the community that we want’ June 18, 2021
Durango mobile home park to receive $500,000 in rental assistance from city River View residents try to stabilize rent ahead of park purchase June 2, 2021
Radical ideas emerge to address Colorado’s high-country housing crisis Crested Butte workers ponder midsummer strike, Frisco an emergency declaration May 31, 2021
Colorado Dems focus on jobs, housing and infrastructure with $3.8B in federal aid Majority of money – $2 billion – will be allocated before June 12 May 24, 2021
Modular homes get second look as Colorado faces lack of affordable homes In mountain towns, where construction is already pricey, savings can reach 40% May 19, 2021
Vanlife booms as housing costs climb, remote work catches on Dozens of Colorado companies report brisk sales May 18, 2021
Manna takes to the streets to combat housing insecurity $260,000 state grant pays for new program May 11, 2021
Residents buy Durango mobile home park from corporate owners River View homeowners take ‘control over housing destiny’ April 13, 2021
Advocates seek help for 30 people evicted from Cortez motel Mesa Verde Inn evictions were needed to repair buildings, officials say March 9, 2021
Southwest Colorado economic outlook: COVID-19 recovery will take years Livable wages continue to be a thorn for the region January 9, 2021
Bayfield wrestles with housing needs Town weighs development pressures with providing adequate amenities January 6, 2021
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… January 5, 2021
Colorado’s hourly rate jumps to $12.32 an hour Increase worries businesses already reeling from pandemic restrictions, including restaurants January 2, 2021
Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution? Owners say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards December 26, 2020
Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels Shaw Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs October 28, 2020
Discovery DIY Network wraps up filming of Ignacio off-grid home ‘I’m so nervous about seeing myself on TV’ October 28, 2020
