Durango City Council heard an update from the city’s Prosperity Office September 15 on Durango’s Prop 123 commitment for 2027–2029. (Prop 123, passed by CO voters in 2022, created a permanent statewide funding stream for affordable housing.) A few projects are already in the pipeline, including Rivergate Workforce Housing (~50 townhomes) and Lightner Creek Commons
Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission approved the third and final set of methane rules for oil and gas production, making Colorado the first state to adopt regulations based on the EPA’s two-year-old “Quad OC” guidelines. The most contested provision requires operators of enclosed combustion devices to monitor gas flow continuously rather than report annually. Industry
Required plan documents for a 31-parcel area around the Durango Mall have been completed and the 120-day TIF negotiation period with the taxing entities is underway. The centerpiece of the possible South Durango URA is a proposed redevelopment by CenterCal, a well-regarded developer backed by the California Teachers’ pension fund. The plan would shrink and
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From Sierra Fullerton, Past President Many of you have likely seen recent discussion around Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Durango, and I’m pleased to share a key update that will expand opportunities for homeowners in our community. At its February 3 meeting, the City Council voted on first consideration to amend the Land Use Development
In alignment with Manna’s mission to provide, in the spirit of faith and love, nourishing meals and supportive services in an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for those in need, Manna is proud to announce the expansion of its efforts to address housing insecurity in La Plata County through a new initiative focused on transitional
Business confidence is improving but still negative in Colorado, according to the Leeds Business Confidence Index. Expectations for key economic areas increased this quarter. National and state outlooks, sales, profits, hiring, and capital expenditures all improved compared with the prior quarter, though they are still generally negative year-over-year. Sales and profit expectations saw the biggest
LPC Director of Community Development Lynn Hyde gave an overview of statistics for the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement divisions to the Board of County Commissioners on 1/21/26. Metrics show that the time to go through the Development Review Process has been steadily improving since 2023, now closer to the time it took in 2022
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is opposed to HB26-1036 – Local Taxes on Vacant Residential Property. This bill would allow a local government to create an excise or a new property tax on vacant residential properties. The local government may use the revenues collected for affordable, attainable, or workforce housing. The bill is aimed at
The bottom line from the 2026 C.A.R. Virtual Economic Summit was the Colorado housing market is not crashing. It is recalibrating. Demand is still there, Colorado remains desirable, but affordability and policy choices will determine whether the next generation of buyers can successfully step into homeownership. 1. Housing demand remains strong, but supply is still
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