business and finance

Google co-founders step aside as antitrust scrutiny heats up

But their long foreshadowed successor, Sundar Pichai, has been well prepped to serve as the public face of the company…

December 3, 2019

Colorado beer company keeps flowing with distribution deal

The Daily Camera reported Boulder Beer Co. has announced it reached an agreement with Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. to continue…

December 3, 2019

Business

Coldwell Banker welcomes Rebecca Balboni

Balboni is a certified real estate negotiation expert and designated seller’s representative specialist. She is active in the local equestrian…

December 3, 2019

Business

Stillwater Music welcomes new board member Sherin Clarke

Clarkedu1-i-syn Clarke grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Durango to attend Fort Lewis College, where she obtained her…

December 3, 2019

Business

Comfort Keepers announces hiring of Hana Mueller

Muellerdu1-i-syn Mueller moved to Durango from Illinois in 2018. She studied English and marketing, and became a community relations coordinator…

December 3, 2019

Local News

City of Durango explores allowing marijuana lounges

Entrepreneurs see opportunity for creativity

December 3, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College to financially reward civic-minded students

One-time matching dollars will be available in the fall

December 2, 2019

Local News

As Giving Tuesday approaches, nonprofits look to critical giving season

Colorado Gives Day can make charitable gifts go further

December 1, 2019

Local News

Durango candle-making company helps homeless by giving them a job

Business sells handmade product at Nature’s Oasis

December 1, 2019

New Mexico

New esports facility is first of its kind in region

Nemesis 5 Esports in Farmington opened last week with 58 computers and 20 TVs

December 1, 2019

Local First

Look local: Amazon enters the public sector

And, to remind our readers, our name is “Local First,” not “Local or Death!” We encourage all community members and…

November 30, 2019

Business

New Mexico to funnel more investments to in-state startups

The State Investment Council voted Tuesday to adopt recommendations that will target more financial commitments from the state’s private equity…

November 28, 2019

Local News

Small town in Southwest Colorado first in region to receive doorstep fiber

$2.7 million federal grant could improve regional connectivity

November 27, 2019

Business

Columbine Landscapes announces Grace Landry as holiday decorator

Landrydu1-i-syn During the landscaping season, she is one of Columbine’s crew leaders and waste reduction manager. As a local to…

November 25, 2019

Business

City of Farmington’s finance division receives three awards

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting: the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and…

November 25, 2019

Business

San Juan College controller Kristie Ellis wins Outstanding Business Officer award

Given since 2013, the CCBO Awards recognize the financial and leadership impact made by individuals and departments within community college…

November 25, 2019

Business

Four Corners Slow Money receives grant

Four Corners Slow Money has until Dec. 15 to raise $10,000 and take advantage of this amazing opportunity. They invite…

November 25, 2019

Business

Hillcrest Golf Course hires new finance/accounting manager Amy E. Moody

Moody will be responsible for the non-profitâ€™s accounting and cash management, banking relationships, budget and planning, as well as financial…

November 25, 2019

Business

Local real estate agent Shelley Low earns international award

The award was given in recognition of closing 50 or more real estate transaction sides during the production year July…

November 25, 2019

Business

La Plata County to offer finance program for clean energy installations

C-PACE, (commercial property assessed clean energy), is a program designed to help commercial building owners install energy efficiency, renewable energy…

November 25, 2019

Business

Tomsic Physical Therapy recognizes Dr. Laura Wenger

Wengerdu1-i-syn After three years of hard work and perseverance in completing the Bellin College/Evidence-in-Motion Fellowship training, Wenger has shown her…

November 25, 2019

Business

LPEA distributes unclaimed Capital Credits to local non-profits

In La Plata County: Alternative Horizons: $3,900, program supportAnimas Alano Club: $15,000, capital campaign/matching fundsAnimas Museum: $20,000, building upgrades/hvac systemCommunity…

November 25, 2019

Business

Dr. Mason Miner earns Mastership Certification at World Clinical Laser Institute

This exam was compromised of oral, written and case presentations. Another requirement was to have 100 or more hours of…

November 25, 2019

Business

Brewer grows hops unique to northern New Mexico

Hops thrive 700 miles farther north, but the high elevation of northern New Mexico and intense sunshine are beneficial to…

November 25, 2019