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The COVID mandate: Adapt and survive

As thousands of businesses come to a screeching halt, we are all scrambling to reinvent ourselves and adapt to the…

April 18, 2020

Local News

Bayfield identifies hundreds of thousands in proposed budget cuts

plans utility and rent relief for residents

April 16, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business

Cheeseburger with a side of toilet paper and dog food: Restaurants add groceries to stay in business

Customers line up outside Lulabelle’s in Washington, D.C., to pick up groceries on April 11, part of a national trend…

April 16, 2020 • Rachel Siegel

Business

Group: Santa Fe homes on market hit record low

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the number of single-family homes on the market in Santa Fe County in the…

April 16, 2020 • The Associated Press

Business

Hawk Tank Business Plan competition to conclude via Zoom

The competition includes a high school track, recent FLC alumni track and current FLC student track. High school students are…

April 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Durango businesses may apply to temporarily defer sales tax payments

Payment of sales or use taxes for sales after March 1 and during the period the Emergency Declaration is in…

April 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

UltraSteam personnel acquire HAZWOPER training in Michigan

This training complements the crime/trauma and biohazard training that Carpenter and his employees have already had. For more information about…

April 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Durango businesses temporarily allowed additional signage

In recognition of the difficult business environment created by the coronavirus pandemic and orders related to business operations, the city…

April 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

New Mexico

San Juan Health Partners clinics to offer video visits

This alternative to in-person care helps to ensure patients are able to stay at home and practice social distancing while…

April 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

New Mexico

Jon Betz named director of the San Juan College Health and Human Performance Center

Betz has been a member of the San Juan College team for 18 years, where he currently is serving as…

April 14, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Osprey Packs switches to making protective masks

Cortez-based pack manufacturer donates to coronavirus responders

April 12, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

What's Up Downtown

What a difference a month makes

At the Durango Business Improvement District, we have scrapped all our plans and started over, trying to stay ahead of…

April 11, 2020 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Local News

Coronavirus slows CBI investigation into Durango finances

began looking into possible misappropriation of funds in October

April 10, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business

Girl Scouts of New Mexico donating cookies for truck drivers

The state’s subsidiary organization of Girl Scouts said last week it wanted to show its appreciation for truck drivers who…

April 8, 2020 • The Associated Press

Business

Riversage offers tele-therapy

Riversage offers a variety of therapeutic approaches in treating complex issues with strength and compassion. Many insurance plans and several…

April 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

“Subaru Share The Love” award to support Community Connections’ inclusion efforts

2020 marks the seventh year Community Connections has received this support and is the only local not-for-profit organization to benefit…

April 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

EXIT Realty offers stimulus package to all associates

During these uncertain times, EXIT Realty continues to pay out their 10% single-level residual bonuses, and contributes to their charitable…

April 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

As restaurants, inns deal with COVID-19, the scope of aid begins to emerge

Moro general manager: Congress can help with business interruption insurance

April 5, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

The Tourism Effect

Six activities to beat the shelter-in-place blues

Bicyclists prepare to cross the Animas River along the River Trail at Schneider Park.Durango Herald file This means enduring hours…

April 3, 2020 • Rachel Brown — Staff reporter

Local News

Durango businesses report losing at least 70% of sales

Chamber survey shows reluctance to lay off workers

March 30, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

COVID-19 disaster-assistance loans offered by Region 9

provides summary of federal aid

March 30, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Business

Elwood Staffing assisting with critical staffing needs

They are ready to support businesses and their staffing needs and have qualified talent on standby to help businesses quickly…

March 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Absolute Physical Therapy now providing telehealth consults

Absolute Physical Therapy will still offer free telehealth for those who are established patients with or without insurance that does…

March 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Mercy welcomes new provider Carey Pedersen, NP

Pedersendu1-i-syn Pedersen specializes in treating patients of all ages in a family practice setting. Her care philosophy is to provide…

March 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer