La Plata Economic Alliance leverages our partnerships across the region to invest in the growth of our community! Check out our latest news.

Newsline: Building a rural healthcare workforce

Executive Director, Sarah Tober, shares why the Alliance is building a rural healthcare workforce, one pathway at the time.

Channel 9: Project RUN training addresses water industry workforce shortage

Channel 9 and FLC News highlights Project RUN’s newest training for in-demand careers in water. Learn more.

Durango Herald: La Plata Economic Development Alliance advances workforce housing, child care efforts

Durango Herald highlights the Economic Alliance work to develop affordable housing and childcare. Read the full article.

Newsline: Alliance delivers $1M into economy

Executive Director, Sarah Tober, details the 2025 impact of the Alliance.

Durango Herald: Will Animas Air Park Development Take Off?

Durango Herald highlights the joint economic feasibility study that is underway for Animas Air Park located in Durango, Colorado. Read the full article.