1	Welcome What Does Ignacio Have to Offer La Plata County?
2	LEAD’s Mission Statement To set the direction and oversee the implementation of ongoing economic development in La Plata County that achieves the community vision for sustainable quality of life and the overall prosperity for the greatest number of citizens.
3	2 Areas in Which We Feel We Can Assist LEAD with the Greatest Impact: P Economic Development
4	TOPICS:
5	“Our Traditions Are Worthy Of Being Honored”
6	I. Human Interest To set the direction and oversee the implementation of ongoing economic development in La Plata County that achieves the community vision for sustainable quality of life and the overall prosperity for the greatest number of citizens.
7	PIgnacio is 103 Years Old
8	P66.7% of Our Residents are Native Coloradoans
9	P78% of the Population Qualify to Purchase Their Own Home
10	PLivable Wage is $8.73
11	Ignacio Believes in Education – Actively Pursuing Better Education Schools 13.7 Pupil to Teacher Ratio 3^rd Grade CSAP Scores in 2002-03 - Highest in the County Working on a Compensation Pay for Teachers - Pay for Performance Sports is a Key Form of Entertainment - 97% of Kids Involved in Sports are Less Likely to Drop or Fail Out of School Several of our High School Sports Sent State Qualifying Students to Competitions Throughout 2002-03 School Year, i.e.: Girls Basketball, Wrestling and Track
12	PSouthern Ute Academy Focuses on Preserving Cultural Traditions and Language - Housing Grades K-5
13	PTop Ranking Head Start Program
14	PThe Senior Center Houses 50 Families. This Provides Living Quarters in the Heart of Town which also Provides a Central Location for Daily Activities and Meals. This facility is based on their income to assure affordability and keep them close to their families.
15	PVery Strong Parks & Rec. Programs – Year Round Blended with Tribal events to provide activities that do not overlap each other and exist in harmony. Some of our sporting events are held at SunUte Community Center (opened 12/01) SunUte exceeded annual goal of 20% of local population as members by February 2002, including Southern Ute members (900 people) as well as Ignacio and Bayfield communities (3,000 people) The 50,000 sq. ft. SunUte facility includes a collegiate length Gym, Pool, Cardio/Weight Area, Group Exercise Room, Walking Trails, newly installed Playground, two Softball Fields, Soccer and Baseball Field.
16	PDrinking Water is Ranked as Some of the Best in the Nation!
17	PSurrounded by Tribal Lands, National Forest and the Ranching Community
18	II. Business Community To set the direction and oversee the implementation of ongoing economic development in La Plata County that achieves the community vision for sustainable quality of life and the overall prosperity for the greatest number of citizens.
19	Eclectic and Diverse group of people who are very customer service driven. Our history and architecture are that of a way northern New Mexico hamlet.
20	PU.S. Post Office - Centrally Located
21	PMajor Bank
22	PEmergency Services with the City and Centrally Located Fire Department – Quick Response
23	PGallery’s & Museums
24	PAuto Mechanics & Parts
25	PLodging & Casino
26	P3 District Areas for Special Events – Indoor & Outdoor Capabilites
27	P6 Restaurants
28	PHigh Speed Fiber Optics & Cable
29	“65% of Tax Revenue for the County Comes From the Oil & Gas Industry.”
30	III. Room To Grow To set the direction and oversee the implementation of ongoing economic development in La Plata County that achieves the community vision for sustainable quality of life and the overall prosperity for the greatest number of citizens.
31	Growth takes Space Availability, Accessibility and Infrastructure.
32	PDue in Part to the Revenue from the Tribe’s Natural Gas Resources They Have Built 4 New Architecturally Pleasing Buildings 1) Tribal Affairs Building 2) Council Chamber Building 3) Justice Center Building 4) SunUte Community Center
33	PConstruction started on the 50,000 sq. ft. Office Building to House and Support the Tribes Growth Fund, Department of Energy and Red Willow. To be called the “Growth Fund Building.” This building will house a combination of 200 currently held and newly created jobs.
34	PThere are Future Plans for a New Gateway to Start at the Edge of Town.
35	PThe Tribe and the Town of Ignacio together received a Grant from CDOT to connect the Tribe, and the town, with a multi modal pathway with pocket parks - to be started in the spring.
36	PThe Town of Ignacio received a $450,000 grant as part of the purchase price for a 70 acre parcel to be developed residentially complete with open space parks. The newly acquired 70 acres is adjacent to the tribally owned affordable housing apartment complex.
37	In Closing