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Trump’s choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world’s most influential central bank

Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on the transparency at the Bank of England in London on…

January 30, 2026

Local News

Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000

‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says

January 17, 2026

Local News

Sunward Federal Credit Union breaks into Colorado market with Durango branch

Not-for-profit describes its community- and members-first approach to finance

May 11, 2025

Local News

Durango woman has $24,000 stolen from her in bank hacking

Resident says scammers accessed her bank information through her cellphone

July 5, 2024

Nation & World

Marijuana banking bill advances in the Senate

FILE – In this Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 file photo, a person inserts a debit card into an ATM in…

September 28, 2023

Local News

Local banks say Silicon Valley Bank collapse has had little impact

Bankers discuss benefit of diversifying investments and what caused issues for SVB

March 15, 2023

Regional News

The Silicon Valley Bank meltdown is hitting some Colorado startups

is the largest bank to fail since the 2008 banking crisis

March 13, 2023

Local News

Microloans offer up to $5,000 for eligible La Plata County renters

Workforce Rental Assistance Program targets those making less than area median income

October 3, 2022

Regional News

Colorado’s former governor resigns from board of Russian bank

Owens stepped down on Sunday, saying he stands with Ukraine

March 1, 2022

Regional News

Democrats push for federal marijuana legalization, but banking bill could be collateral damage

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is a sponsor of the effort

July 15, 2021

Business

Bank profits remain resilient despite lingering pandemic

Frank Franklin II/Associated Press file<br><br>JPMorgan Chase says profits improved marginally in the third quarter, a notable change after the nation’s…

October 14, 2020

Local News

Nationwide coin shortage leaves Durango businesses pinching pennies

‘It’s been a tremendous hardship,’ laundromat owner says

July 31, 2020

Local News

Durango credit union merges with bigger statewide operation

Members vote overwhelmingly to join larger organization

December 22, 2019

Local News

Hemp entrepreneurs face banking challenges

Southwest Bank finds a way to fill the need

August 4, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College to receive 10 cents every time ‘loyalty card’ is used

Bank expects to generate at least $100,000

June 6, 2019

Local News

Colorado senators lead way on legalization of marijuana

Lawmakers say lack of banking services is a safety concern

May 4, 2019

Business

Cannabis banking bill advances in U.S. House committee

The House Financial Services Committee voted 45-15 to advance the proposed bill after amending it to include provisions to provide…

March 28, 2019

Business

Banks want a hit of the marijuana business

Cannabis is legal in more than two dozen states in some form. But it is still illegal on a federal…

February 14, 2019

Regional News

Federal judge dismisses Navajos’ lawsuit against Wells Fargo

The tribe filed the lawsuit last December in federal court in New Mexico. It sought recovery of improper fees, service…

September 27, 2018

Local News

Dallas firm completes purchase of First National Bank

136-year run of local ownership ends

September 10, 2018

Business

First National Bank of Durango sold to Texas company

Triumph Bancorp purchases oldest bank in Durango

April 10, 2018

Local News

U.S. House passes Tipton bill to make rural banking more accessible

Act allows electronic scans to set up accounts

January 30, 2018

Regional News

Denver credit union leads marijuana banking crusade

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file<br><br>The Fourth Corner Credit Union – a state-chartered credit union in Denver – again finds itself in…

November 29, 2017

Regional News

Public banks offer hope for marijuana businesses

Several cities across the country are looking into creating such financial institutions include to serve the growing marijuana industry. Los…

November 3, 2017