Business Local bank leader retires after 41 years Merritt’s tenure reflects changing banking environment November 2, 2017
Local News Funds made available for low-interest small-businesses loans Outdoor recreation, women-owned organizations to benefit August 6, 2017
Business Bank of Colorado opens high-tech ATM in Bayfield machine is one of 25 in region operated by bank August 4, 2017
Nation & World U.S. Sen. Warren seeks to pull pot shops out of banking limbo U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, is leading an effort to make sure vendors working with legal marijuana businesses,… January 2, 2017
Local News Video: Spreading love and appreciation in Durango Jean Owens hugs Alpine Bank President Eric Eicher inside the bank on Main Avenue on Wednesday morning during a compassion… July 13, 2016
Business Durango banks compete for billion dollars deposits can keep money flowing into small business and construction July 12, 2016
Local News Southwest Colorado banks go to trial against developer over $4M in bad bonds Chief District Judge Gregory Lyman is overseeing a two-week civil trial involving bond purchases that went bad in 2008 brought… March 24, 2016
Local News Tipton meets with local bankers over federal regulations Legislation passed to rein in big banks has adverse effects on local institutions January 28, 2016
Local News First Southwest starts community fund Curtis “We will center our efforts on areas where unemployment is higher, family income is lower and educational attainment is… January 21, 2016
Regional News Pot states take fresh look at out-of-state investment With the Colorado state Capitol in the background, party-goers dance smoke pot during the annual 4/20 marijuana festival in Denver… January 20, 2016
Regional News Judge: Pot credit union can’t access nation’s banking system Fourth Corner Credit Union challenged a decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to keep the pot… January 6, 2016
Regional News Colorado’s pot credit union begs for access to nation’s banking system challenges Federal Reserve’s denial of access to financial system December 28, 2015
Regional News Court hears Colorado pot banking case in marijuana industry nervous handling only cash December 27, 2015
Regional News Feds block push by Colorado to create pot bank Hickenlooper aide says state officials ‘frustrated’ October 22, 2015
Local News House OKs Tipton’s bank relief bill Legislation will ease exam costs for many smaller institutions October 7, 2015
Business Four Corners Community Bank coming to north Main Avenue Four Corners Community Bank, based in Farmington, is building its first Durango branch on the site of the former Mama’s… September 1, 2015
Local News Tipton: Federal red tape hurts small banks Bank executive says financial reform increases staffing costs July 23, 2015
Local News Bennet, Gardner introduce pot-banking bill Measure will enhance employee safety and improve accounting issues July 9, 2015
Local News Tipton questions impact of rules on local banks Tipton Tipton questioned Lew – who is the chairman of Financial Stability Oversight Council – as to why the organization… March 17, 2015
Local News Pine River Valley Bank reaches a merger National Bank Holdings Corp. partners with Bayfield operation February 2, 2015