Region 9 EDD provides detailed socio-economic data and trends which can be accessed online below. The information contained in the publications is utilized by communities, policy makers and individuals, particularly helpful to those conducting research for grant applications and reports. Please note any data older than 3 years is under archives.

This document examines trends in many of the issues affecting Southwest Colorado which includes Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan Counties.
The Index is a tool that provides information about the overall condition (social, environmental, and economic health) of our local communities.  It provides citizens and policy makers access to reliable, unbiased, and timely information that can be used to help set priorities and implement plans for the future.

Click here for updated Southwest Colorado Index - Data & Trends, 2008

Click here to download 2005 document

Economic knowledge and information are keys to better business and personal decision making. Fort Lewis College Professors, Dr. Luke Miller, Dr. Tino Sonora and Dr. Deborah Walker have compiled economic information that is informative and valuable for businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies or personal enterprise.

Click here for Economic Quarterly

Region 9 has completed Phase I and Phase II of the Social & Economic Impacts of 2nd Homes Study.  This data covers the five counties of Region 9.  Detailed property information and survey data from 2nd homeowners are included. 

Phase I Second Homeowner Study

Phase II Second Homeowner Survey

La Plata Economic Drivers Study

Southwest Colorado Economic Drivers

Southwest Colorado Economic Driver Executive Summary

This report uses retail sales data to provide insight for decision making regarding business expansion, relocation and marketing.  The overall goal is to begin identifying surpluses and leakages within retail sales sectors in the region.

An Excel worksheet with NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes is also provided for those who would like more detail about the kinds of businesses included in the retail sector.

Archuleta - Dolores - La Plata - Montezuma - San Juan

Regional Summary

NAICS Codes

The Region 9 Report summarizes demographic and economic information for the region as a whole, as well as for each of the individual counties. General information on tribal populations within the planning and management area is also presented. The purpose of the Region 9 Reportis to present some of the significant aspects of the Region 9 economy and to identify trends that may add insights into the regional economy.  The report has become quite popular with many organizations and businesses within the five counties of Southwest Colorado.  This 2009 update includes data compiled through year end 2008. Past reports are in archives.

The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) document provides detailed economic and demographic profiles for the counties of Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma San Juan and the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribes. The purpose of the CEDS is to create a plan for retaining and creating better paying jobs, fostering stable and more diversified economies, as well as maintaining and improving the quality of life in Southwest Colorado.  The CEDS planning process provides an opportunity for economic development stakeholders, and the community at-large, to unite behind a vision that creates long-term economic growth and stability, while protecting the natural and social assets that makes the region distinct and attractive. The CEDS:

• Summarizes the economic condition of the region and communities
• Coordinates local economic development interests in a regional context
• Identified viable economic development projects and initiatives
• Develops goals and strategies for implementing projects and initiatives
• Includes the Community Development Action Plans
• Facilitates eligibility for federal and state economic development funding.

Document Downloads

2009 County Community Development Action Plans
Archuleta - Dolores - La Plata - Montezuma - San Juan

Introduction and Strategies for Economic Development
Regional
Archuleta - Dolores - La Plata - Montezuma - San Juan
Appendices

Region 9 produces a biannual newsletter that profiles businesses, Region 9 programs, and focuses on an individual county.

Spring/Summer 2007

Fall 2008

Summer/Fall 2009