How is Ignacio putting its federal relief dollars to use?
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Some residents have benefited from utility bill forgiveness By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 6:38 PM Updated: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 10:38 PM
How is Ignacio putting its federal relief dollars to use? The town of Ignacio focused on utility and technology support after receiving about $60,000 of the $4.8 million in federal COVID-19 relief money allocated to La Plata County governments. Shannon Mullane/Durango Herald file
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Ignacio combats poor internet with new plan
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Town launches into multiyear connection effort By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 5:56 PM Updated: Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 6:43 PM
Ignacio combats poor internet with new plan The town of Ignacio will finalize a plan in January that lays the groundwork for expanding fiber-optic internet access to at least 200 additional locations in town. Durango Herald file Escuchar en Español:
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One lesson from the coronavirus pandemic for the town of Ignacio is that it needs to improve its broadband infrastructure – and in 2021, the town is taking steps to make that happen.
Ignacio takes steps toward housing development
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Town considers plans for new apartments, townhomes By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 9:33 AM Updated: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 6:07 PM
Ignacio takes steps toward housing development The town of Ignacio is examining plans to bolster affordable housing development within its boundaries. Shannon Mullane/Durango Herald Escuchar en Español:
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The town of Ignacio is moving into the new year with plans to bring more housing options to the community after decades of decreasing development.
Communities around La Plata County are focusing on housing affordability as housing costs increase and more people move to rural areas during the coronavirus pandemic. In Ignacio, the town is trying to revitalize its aging housing stock with plans
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