business and finance

Katherine Burgess earns National Geographic Journeys Specialist certification

Burgessdu1-i-syn National Geographic has partnered with G Adventures to create a collection of exclusive tours designed to take you deeper…

October 9, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Bayfield Family Dentistry opens

Uthoff is an experienced dentist licensed in the state of Colorado and has practiced in the western U.S. for more…

October 9, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Regional News

New Mexico governor praises oil industry for opportunities

The Democratic governor told an audience at the annual meeting of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association that her…

October 8, 2019 • The Associated Press

Local News

Talk about town: Durango makes top 50 best places to live, barely

Durango was the only Colorado town to make a 24/7 Wall St. list of the best places to live in…

October 7, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Building a better bumper

Durango maker of boat fenders, dock bumpers looks to expand manufacturing, sales

October 6, 2019 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local First

How is the Creative District coming along?

As I write today, fresh off a Rio Chama float, I am pleased to update the community that the Durango…

October 5, 2019 • Monique DiGiorgio — Staff reporter

Business

Pessimism creeps in for Colorado businesses as confidence in national economy is shaken

Construction cranes stand over lower downtown Denver on Feb. 18, 2016.Nathaniel Minor/CPR News A regular survey of state business leaders…

October 3, 2019 • Ben Markus and Ryan Warner

Business

Professional development series offered

The series will offer workshops one full-day session a month beginning Thursday. Participants will build skills to increase professional relationships…

October 3, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

The Community Foundation to host nonprofit board training

The training series for board members will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wdnesday, Oct. 23 and Nov. 6…

October 3, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

CU program workshop to teach entrepreneurship

The workshop starts with a brief intro session on Friday, before a public reception, and then continues for a full…

October 3, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

No-interest loans aim to develop agricultural economy

will be made to small-scale farmers, food-focused entrepreneurs

September 30, 2019 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

At C Squared Social, it’s all in the family

Digital media firm blossomed running Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shop in Los Angeles

September 29, 2019 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

What's Up Downtown

Get ready for a fabulous fall in downtown Durango

Now that the summer tourists have gone home, the Durango Business Improvement District has several things planned over the next…

September 28, 2019 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Business

U.S. long-term mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 3.64%

Mortgage rates have been running near historic lows, spurring prospective homebuyers, amid an uncertain economic outlook. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac…

September 26, 2019 • The Associated Press

Business

Region 9 receives funding through grant

The CDBG is one of several sources of funding for the Region 9 Business Loan Fund program that provides “gap”…

September 25, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

FredrickZink & Associates CPAs welcomes Elise Smedley

Smedleydu1-i-syn A native of New England, Smedley received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis in accounting, from…

September 25, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Sky Ute Casino Resort welcomes new assistant general manager

Garlickdu1-i-syn Since 1996, Garlick has dedicated his career to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, holding positions as the guest services…

September 25, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Rachel Kuss has completed Certified Financial Planner

The CFP Board is a nonprofit certification organization with a mission to benefit the public by granting the CFP certification…

September 25, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill receives wine spectator award of excellence

The Wine Spectator award honors wine programs that take their commitment “a step further,” recognizing lists that display excellent breadth…

September 25, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Small Business Association opens nominations for Colorado Small Business Award

For more than 50 years, National Small Business Week has celebrated the inspiring achievements of America’s small businesses and the…

September 25, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Saving the planet from disposable diapers

Durango woman takes on Pampers from her Crestview sewing machine

September 22, 2019 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

The Tourism Effect

Visiting Australia? You might see Durango

Hailing from the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia, Avila is an award winning travel and commercial photographer, whose articles…

September 21, 2019 • Suzanne Harrison — Staff reporter

Business

Cortez’s Bealls will convert to a discount retailer

Corporate owner opts for Gordmans in Cortez

September 20, 2019 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Cowboys will bump Broncos from TV screens Sunday in Southwest Colorado

Private contracts prevent Denver TV from airing in La Plata County

September 20, 2019 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer