Strategic Plan Identifies Animas Airpark and La Posta as Opportunity for Economic Growth
533-acre study area could create nearly 2,000 jobs, expand employment space, and strengthen La Plata County’s economic foundation.
Entries by Louise Snodgrass
Project RUN Impact: $1.25M Fuels Workforce Growth in Southwest Colorado
Project 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
The La Plata Economic Development Alliance awards ten organizations to support livable-wage internships in La Plata County.
Newsline: Leveraging public wealth for shared prosperity
Executive Director, Sarah Tober, details why leveraging our public wealth is important when building economic prosperity.
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.
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.
