business and finance Helping small firms get their fair share of the pie to Business program connects local contractors with $114 million in school construction projects planned for the next four years July 18, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Auto trends A ‘Wanderful’ COVID-19 success story Wanderful Wheels’ cargo-to-campervan conversions was already hot, but pandemic superheated demand June 7, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
business and finance AidtoAll online giving website shows promise $62,000 distributed to 250 people October 21, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
business and finance Tri-State sets goal to reduce wholesale rates Electricity provider opens path for more renewable power generation October 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Business Local loan program helps small businesses in Southwest Colorado overcome COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund provides low-cost, emergency capital October 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Bayfield Bayfield launches small business COVID-19 relief grants Federal money covers certain costs related to pandemic October 17, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE business and finance Tourism’s economic impact sans extra visitors Durango has been faring better than most destinations. Our outdoor recreation opportunities, remote location and mandatory mask order have made… October 17, 2020 • Rachel Brown — Staff reporter
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 15, 2020 • KEN SWEET
Briefs Centura Health-Mercy welcomes primary care physician Dr. Micah Helton Heltondu1-i-syn Helton specializes internal medicine and pediatric care. Helton earned her undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Oklahoma State University,… October 15, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business Studio E to offer nia, yoga, healing arts classes The studio will offer nia, yoga, barefoot dancing and healing arts classes in its new movement space. Owner Evonne Bentley… October 15, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business Durango Area Association of Realtors accepts grants applications Qualifying organizations must be in La Plata and San Juan Counties. While all applications submissions are encouraged, preference will be… October 15, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business Mantell-Hecathorn Builders named Grand Award Winner by Department of Energy To be considered for this award, a home must meet the technical requirements of the DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Homes… October 15, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business Albuquerque businesses impacted by canceled Balloon Fiesta “Any time an event that brings in 750,000 people gets canceled, there is no question that that will have a… October 15, 2020 • The Associated Press
business and finance Durango furloughs saved city $470,000 Cost-saving strategy helped identify efficiencies October 11, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Business Journey from Moldova to Durango leads Lana Spinu to open consignment shop Immigrant fulfills dream of business ownership October 11, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
NO IMAGE Business (general) Get ready for Durango’s business pep rally (Yes, I realize I used celebrate three times in that sentence, but it was deliberate.) At the Chamber, we’re gearing… October 10, 2020 • Jack Llewellyn — Staff reporter
NO IMAGE Business Durango’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado welcomes new board members BBBS welcomes Caren Truske, owner and founder of Wisdom Way Living and Learning; Geno Trujillo, owner and general manager of… October 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business Cryomedspa Wellness and Cryotherapy expands services With the addition of two new owners, Elizabeth and Tom Lutes, previous owner Sherri Phippen has added over 10 new… October 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
Business Heart Safe La Plata hires a new program director Smithdu1-i-syn Smith is a Durango native and is available to help with CPR and first aid training needs, from scheduling… October 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business Strict rules keep business out of N.M. loan program “We created the program, believing that about 5,000 applications would be processed. And it’s a much smaller volume than that,”… October 8, 2020 • CEDAR ATTANASIO
Business Southwest Colorado business accelerator unveils 2020 class Entrepreneurs ranging from software developers to cider makers chart success in Southwest Colorado October 6, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
business and finance La Plata Cares: Support for businesses hit by COVID-19 Monique DiGiorgiodu1-i-syn The program’s unique aspects will most likely capture the local business community’s interest – so please read on.… October 3, 2020
Business Douglass Field promoted to audit manager at FredrickZink & Associates, CPAs Fielddu1-i-syn With over 17 years of experience in public accounting, auditing local governments, cooperatives and privately held companies, Field has… September 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer
NO IMAGE Business First Southwest Bank named Community/Rural Lender of The Year by Colorado Small Business Administration Examples of rural businesses across the state that FSWB has helped through SBA loans include GEOMAT, Phoenix Recycling, Espinoza Consulting… September 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer