A new group is creating collaboratives to help parents and children in the child care desert.
Solutions Journalism
Durango’s Fort Lewis College Confronts Housing Crunch for Students, Faculty and Staff
The school is turning to civic partners and its own land for solutions.
In Southwest Colorado, the Only Homeless Shelter Within 40 Miles Can’t Help Everyone Who Needs it
As the cost of living skyrockets, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to maintain stable housing in many parts of the Mountain West.
One Way Mountain Towns are Trying to Provide Affordable Housing? Converting Old Hotels
The Ruby, a former bed-and-breakfast in Crested Butte, now houses seasonal workers in the Colorado ski town.
Colorado Mobile Home Co-ops Aim to Keep Costs Down
But the resident-owned model comes with challenges and limitations.
Durango Looks to Buy a Hotel and Convert it into Affordable and Transitional Housing
Access to affordable housing is a growing challenge in most Western towns. Durango is hoping to ease its housing crunch by purchasing a hotel and converting it into apartment units.
Off-Site Construction Offers Partial Solution to Housing Crunch
The Telluride Foundation is exploring a new approach to developing affordable housing.
Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Find Affordable Housing Support in Montrose
Solving the problem of homelessness is complicated for any community, but a nonprofit in Montrose County, Colorado, seems to be having some success.
Government Weatherization Can Make a Difference for Those it Can Reach
Advocates say home energy upgrades boost quality of life, promote climate resilience and save on the costs of housing. So why isn’t everyone doing it?
