The Alliance membership represents a public/private partnership driving economic development in our community. This partnership makes La Plata County the most vital and vibrant community to live, work, learn, and play.
2026 Alliance Summit
Register Now!The Alliance Summit returns on September 10, 2026 with a focus on Fueling Our Economy—exploring how public wealth, local assets, and collective leadership can drive shared prosperity across the Four Corners region.

Healthcare Internship Funding
Learn MoreUp to $3,000 to create paid internships that support emerging healthcare employees in La Plata County.

2025 Annual Report
Read MoreMarking 25 years of advancing a vibrant economy, the La Plata Economic Development Alliance deployed $1M+ in 2025 to address housing, workforce, and business capacity in La Plata County.

Our High Impact Investors
Upcoming Alliance Events
Project RUN Impact: $1.25M Fuels Workforce Growth in Southwest Colorado
/in News, Reports, Workforce/by Louise SnodgrassProject RUN invests $1.25 million to strengthen Southwest Colorado’s workforce and build lasting regional workforce infrastructure.
La Plata Economic Development Deploys $20,000 for Local Internships
/in News, Press Release, Workforce/by Louise SnodgrassThe La Plata Economic Development Alliance awards ten organizations to support livable-wage internships in La Plata County.
Durango Herald: Community benefits from housing, child care focus
/in Childcare, Featured Newslines, Housing, News/by Louise SnodgrassDurango Herald highlights importance of community-first approach when addressing critical challenges, applauding our work in workforce housing and early childcare access.
2025 Annual Report
/in Annual Reports, News, Reports/by Louise SnodgrassMarking 25 years of advancing a vibrant economy, the La Plata Economic Development Alliance deployed $1M+ in 2025 to address housing, workforce, and business capacity in La Plata County. Read our full 2025 Annual Report to learn more.
Durango Herald: Will Animas Air Park Development Take Off?
/in Economic Data, Featured Newslines, News/by Louise SnodgrassDurango Herald highlights the joint economic feasibility study that is underway for Animas Air Park located in Durango, Colorado. Read the full article.
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