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.
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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.
2025 Annual Report
Marking 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.
Newsline: Growing Talent Locally
FLC Intern, Emaliah Sawyer, shares why internships are essential to strengthening La Plata County’s economy.
Southern Ute Drum: Project RUN Hones Leadership Skills for Tribal Employees
The Southern Ute Drum highlights Project RUN and the 17 employees of the Southern Ute Permanent Fund who honed their leadership skills through our Leadership microcredential.
Childcare Investment Fund launches with $50,000 local contribution
The Early Childcare Investment Fund launches with first local contribution and will be matched with public revenue sources to create an additional 420 childcare slots over the next three years in La Plata County.
2024 Annual Report
In 2024, the Alliance infused $1.13M into La Plata County thanks to the strength of our public-private partnerships. From advancing over 110 new housing units to expanding workforce training and launching new programs like the Rental Assistance Micro-Loan, every milestone reflects the power of collaboration. Our investor members make this work possible—building a more resilient and prosperous community, together. Read to learn more.
Durango Herald: Community benefits from housing, child care focus
Durango Herald highlights importance of community-first approach when addressing critical challenges, applauding our work in workforce housing and early childcare access.
Newsline: The Hidden Cost of Childcare Gaps
Executive Director, Sarah Tober, details the hidden costs of our community’s childcare challenges.
