Bill Craighead, an economist, understands that economists think differently than most consumers. “My interpretation of the economy as an economist is probably much more positive than public opinion,” said Craighead, sharing what…
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New workforce housing and creative space opens in Mancos
A gleaming two-story glass and steel structure opened in mid-May in downtown Mancos, a town of 1,200 in southwest Colorado between Durango and Cortez. The new building, known as Mancos Commons, is…
Coloradans from every political party, age group and region want politicians to do something about the cost of living
There’s a catchall phrase that’s been tossed around as parody for decades, but feels increasingly earnest: In this economy? As in: Go out to eat, in this economy? Go to a concert,…
If downtown Denver building owners convert empty offices to residential, will residents move in?
Four years in the making, the 10-story Art Studios in downtown Denver began leasing 192 studio apartments last fall. Converting the former Art Institute of Colorado building was a challenge, taking longer…
More than $150M has been invested in Trinidad. Has it worked?
Story first appeared in: TRINIDAD — In the last decade, public and private investors have funneled more than $150 million into Trinidad, building housing, a hospital and artist compounds, renovating a theater…
What’s Working: Labor union growth flat in U.S. but not in Colorado
Employee walkouts, work stoppages and union drives seemed like a big part of 2023. But you may not know it from national data released earlier this week. The U.S. Bureau of Labor…