2025 Alliance Annual Report

In 2025, the La Plata Economic Development Alliance marked 25 years of advancing a vibrant and resilient economy in La Plata County. This milestone year reflects not only longevity, but measurable results.

As the needs of our region evolve, the Alliance’s work continues to scale in both impact and complexity. In the last year alone, the Alliance deployed $1,075,395 into workforce housing, workforce development, and business capacity initiatives. Our Catalyst Fund and Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund supported 79 below-market housing units in Durango and advanced housing progress in Bayfield and Ignacio. A $2M federal award positioned Bayfield for a new early childcare center in a community with no licensed infant care. Across Region 9, Project RUN and the Healthcare Workforce Pipeline supported 49 individuals pursuing healthcare careers, with 27 accepted into certification, graduate, or licensing programs.

The 2025 Annual Report outlines the outcomes, partnerships, and investments shaping the economic trajectory of our region. Read the full report to learn more about how the Alliance is leveraging our public-private partners to shape a vibrant, resilient La Plata.