business and finance

Housing prices across La Plata County surge upward

estate market only got hotter in the second quarter of 2021

July 21, 2021

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

Business

A ‘Wanderful’ COVID-19 success story

Wanderful Wheels’ cargo-to-campervan conversions was already hot, but pandemic superheated demand

June 7, 2021

Local News

AidtoAll online giving website shows promise

$62,000 distributed to 250 people

October 21, 2020

Local News

Tri-State sets goal to reduce wholesale rates

Electricity provider opens path for more renewable power generation

October 18, 2020

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

Local News

Bayfield launches small business COVID-19 relief grants

Federal money covers certain costs related to pandemic

October 17, 2020

The Tourism Effect

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

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 14, 2020

Health

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 14, 2020

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 14, 2020

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 14, 2020

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 14, 2020

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 14, 2020

Local News

Durango furloughs saved city $470,000

Cost-saving strategy helped identify efficiencies

October 11, 2020

Business

Journey from Moldova to Durango leads Lana Spinu to open consignment shop

Immigrant fulfills dream of business ownership

October 11, 2020

From the Chamber

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

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 7, 2020

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 7, 2020

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 7, 2020

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 7, 2020

Business

Southwest Colorado business accelerator unveils 2020 class

Entrepreneurs ranging from software developers to cider makers chart success in Southwest Colorado

October 6, 2020

Local First

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 27, 2020