business and finance

Local News

What happened to Colorado’s medical marijuana card?

Industry shrinking as financial incentives disappear, state regulations tighten

April 20, 2026

Local News

Women entrepreneurs envision business futures in Durango

owners near parity with men, but challenges persist

December 21, 2025

Local News

Durango, Chamber of Commerce seek business input on minimum wage hike

Council to discuss proposed increase at May 6 study session

April 24, 2025

Local News

Plan proposes higher wages, better infrastructure for La Plata County’s child care needs

Economic Development Alliance and Early Childhood Council present $20 million strategy

March 16, 2025

Local News

Durango Ski Barn to close historic north Main Avenue location

Business will continue to operate south storefront at Crossroads Center

March 13, 2025

Local News

‘We have not met service expectations’ USPS acknowledges in light of Durango mail delays

residents complain that packages marked ‘out for delivery’ for days at a time

December 17, 2024

Local News

Voters favor continued funding for Durango Business Improvement District

79% of votes cast support continuing BID with 2 mill property tax

November 8, 2023

Local News

Visit Durango opens second round of Destination Advancement grant funding

$40,719 in total awarded to Durango Trails, Lola’s Place, Manna and Powerhouse

October 10, 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

Business

Colorado saw a lot of businesses open at the end of 2022 – and a lot close, too

Persistent inflation, rising interest rates and a growing tally of layoffs at big companies across the U.S. make it difficult…

January 30, 2023

Local News

City of Durango works with 4CORE on Green Business Certification program

Measuring sustainability is tougher than one might think

November 16, 2022

Local News

Durango’s bump-out program extended for five years with fees and design standards

Businesses must pay $6.30 per square foot, or about $1,600 annually, to use public right of way

November 6, 2022

Local News

Former Durango restaurant owners plead guilty to cooking the books

and Sue Fusco face prison time after pleading guilty to federal income tax evasion

October 25, 2022

Local News

Some Durango store owners fear Main Avenue redesign would limit access to shops

75 businesses sign letter to city objecting to new downtown vision

August 22, 2022

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices

Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed

June 10, 2022

Local News

Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022

Local News

Durango Chamber of Commerce names Citizen of the Year

Zink helped lead community vaccination clinics during pandemic

May 4, 2022

Local News

CJ’s Diner in Durango, a lightning rod during COVID-19 restrictions, is for sale

and Carrie Martinez to step away from restaurant after more than two decades

April 19, 2022

Local News

Not déjà vu: Residents want to purchase Triangle Trailer Park in Durango

initial offer was rejected Tuesday, but community groups are working to vie for the property

April 13, 2022

Local News

Singletrack Café starts Beans for Benefit program

Proceeds from coffee sales will support Durango-area nonprofits

April 11, 2022

Local News

Offer for Westside Mobile Home Park rejected

received a more favorable bid; residents rally to submit a second proposal

March 19, 2022

Local News

Judge dismisses lawsuit against San Juan Basin Public Health

CJ’s Diner challenged state and local health orders

March 1, 2022

Local News

La Plata County commissioner candidate accepts cryptocurrency donations

Turner among the first in Colorado to take digital campaign contributions

February 15, 2022

Business

11-year-old on rocky road to success

Kendrick Keene finances Roth IRA, brokerage account selling polished rocks, geologic knowledge to tourists

July 26, 2021