Statewide apartment vacancies fall to 4.6 percent
The vacancy rate in Colorado apartments fell to 4.9 percent in the first quarter, down from 5.2 percent in the first quarter of 2012, according to a Colorado Division of Housing report released today.
The first-quarter vacancy rate is also down from 5.2 percent in the fourth quarter.
The vacancy rate had now been down for 14 consecutive quarters.
Vacancy rates varied considerably in different metros of the state, however, with northern Colorado and metro Denver showing s…
Grand Junction to light up Times Square in NYC
The Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau partnered with the Grand Junction Economic Partnership in an effort to expand the community’s profile.
The latest effort is an electronic billboard near Times Square in New York City that will showcase images and activities in Mesa County. The advertisement will run through April 14. It is estimated that more than 300,000 people will see the advertisement daily.
“I am excited about the strong partnership GJEP and the V…
Brownsfield grant funded for cleanup of abandoned mine site
The Colorado Brownfields Foundation recently provided a grant to assist Hinsdale County in the management and cleanup necessary to restore a heritage tourism site.
The grant will assist in the cleanup of the Ute Ulay Townsite, an abandoned mine site, located along Henson Creek, just outside of Lake City. The townsite comprises about six structures that are succumbing to weather and vandalism. The current owner wants to donate it to the community, however, a cleanup is neces…