business and finance

Private contracts prevent Denver TV from airing in La Plata County

Cowboys will bump Broncos from Durango TV screens Sunday

September 20, 2019

Average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 3.73%

On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage increased to 3.73% from 3.56% last week.Elise…

September 19, 2019

Business

New Mexico moving to crack down on unpaid wage claims

From left to right, New Mexico Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and District Attorney Raul Torrez…

September 18, 2019

Business

Volunteers of America approved as an Enterprise Zone Contribution Project

This designation allows donors of $250 or more to the organization to claim a 25% state tax credit, and a…

September 18, 2019

Business

Pilates Durango to host grand reopening celebration

Following an expansion and remodel, Pilates Durango will host a grand reopening Sept. 27.Courtesy of Pilates Durango Stop by and…

September 18, 2019

Business

Tico Time River Resort opens south of Durango

The RV resort is located on the Animas River and features a river take-out, river access, a large selection of…

September 18, 2019

Business

Comfort Keepers welcomes Martha Poulin

Poulin is a professional caregiver, teacher and mentor who works with diverse groups of people to access care, provide education…

September 18, 2019

Business

Retirees help SCAPE help startups

Area’s quality of life attracts skilled mentors for new companies

September 15, 2019

Local News

Five Southwest Colorado startups unveiled

showcase connects new firms to investors

September 14, 2019

Local News

Disease, cold spring hamper hemp rush

acres more than double in La Plata, Montezuma counties

September 14, 2019

From the Chamber

Fall for fall at September’s local events

Also, autumn is football season. I know, I know, I never stop talking about my son’s football accomplishments. He’s out…

September 14, 2019

Business

U.S. long-term mortgage rates rise, with 30-year at 3.56%

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage increased to 3.56% from 3.49% last week.…

September 12, 2019

Business

Mercy Family Medicine adds physician

Walesdu1-i-syn Wales earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his…

September 11, 2019

Business

Chamber offers marketing classes

The chamber has partnered with local marketing experts to help local businesses improve their marketing strategy. Classes will run from…

September 11, 2019

Business

Durango chamber recognizes members

The gathering will include barbecue, beer, wine and door prizes.

September 11, 2019

Business

Joyful Nook Gallery and Puzzles has moved

Customers may still order puzzles online at www.jngpuzzles.com. For more information, call 764-4764.

September 11, 2019

Business

Southwestern Water Conservation District announces new director Frank Kugel

Kugeldu1-i-syn Kugel was the general manager of the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District for almost 13 years, and is…

September 11, 2019

Business

Know Your Dough grateful for grant from Community Foundation

Know Your Dough is extremely grateful for the very generous $10,000 donation. The money will go toward training area students…

September 11, 2019

Business

Oil drilling plan near Hovenweep monument draws tribal opposition

Hovenweep Castle at Hovenweep National Monument on the Colorado-Utah border. The U.S. government will allow oil and gas companies to…

September 9, 2019

Business

Durango Natural Foods Co-op getting back on its feet

Co-op’s comeback a testament to customers resilience

September 8, 2019

Local First

Setting goals is a positive first step

This famous quote coined by Zig Ziglar was taken to heart by the city of Durango at its Aug. 20…

September 7, 2019

Business

Judge orders Anheuser-Busch to halt ‘corn syrup’ labels

Newly-filled and sealed cans of Miller Lite beer move along on a conveyor belt in 2015 at the MillerCoors Brewery…

September 6, 2019

Business

Economic Literacy Colorado hosts Free Stock Market Experience Training for Teachers Across the State

Stock Market Experience is a 10-week, robust, online investment simulation program that teaches third through 12th grade students about saving,…

September 6, 2019

Business

Long-term mortgage rates dip; 30-year at 3-year low of 3.49%

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year mortgage declined to 3.49% from 3.58% last week.…

September 5, 2019