This needs to be addressed. There is good access to that area now, there is the potential to bring infrastructure, and it is close to city limits.

What I've noticed is that statewide the Western Slope seems to have the strongest economy, and this report is indicative of that economic growth.

National retailers look at our Wal-Mart's numbers and they shake their heads. Its success almost doesn't make sense.

This could be very positive for Durango. What we're doing is stopping the leakage. We have millions of dollars that leave this community because we don't have the services people need.

It has affected tourism, absolutely. It's very difficult to get in here if you want to fly, and because of that some people will opt to go to other ski resorts. And choose different places to vacation.

They had more interest in the plane than the flight. It came as a big surprise. That move was illogical on all levels.