business and finance

Business

Cold Case Gear aims to beat the heat (or the cold)

Springs startup looks to aid backcountry explorers

August 18, 2019 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

From the Chamber

What story is your business trying to tell?

Many of us think of it as the fairy tales we read to our kids when they were little. But…

August 17, 2019 • Jack Llewellyn — Staff reporter

The Tourism Effect

What do international travelers do for Durango?

IITA is the nonprofit trade association representing the United States international travel industry, and the group included inbound tour operators…

August 17, 2019 • Suzanne Harrison — Staff reporter

Business

US long-term mortgage rates stay near historic lows

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the benchmark 30-year loan was unchanged at 3.60%, its lowest…

August 15, 2019 • The Associated Press

Business

Food truckies open brick-and-mortar Mexican restaurant on Main Avenue

‘We take our hot dogs very seriously’

August 15, 2019 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Regional News

New Mexico legalizing marijuana job numbers may be ‘decent’

A bipartisan group appointed by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to study legalizing recreational marijuana in the state is…

August 14, 2019 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

Business

Downs, McDonough & Cowan announces new partner

Foleydu1-i-syn The firm devotes 100% of its practice to individuals who are needing assistance with serious personal injuries. Foley holds…

August 14, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

BPX Durango Inc. announces new location

Penny Fisher, a federally licensed enrolled agent, has been working from the West Building on Second Avenue for over six…

August 14, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Surf ‘N Tacos now open in Hermosa

Jorge and Emily Gutierrez recently opened Surf ‘N Tacos food truck next to the Speedway gas station in Hermosa, 32225…

August 14, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Fourth-grader’s idea sprouts family board game company

Schadt’s science project on Philippine eagle now out on Kickstarter

August 11, 2019 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local First

Farm to table to farm: The eat local movement

Local First has a long track record of advocating for the eat local movement, including supporting local chefs and farmers…

August 10, 2019 • Monique DiGiorgio — Staff reporter

Business

Green Business Expo to take place Thursday

The expo is geared toward businesses interested in utilizing green practices, saving money and reducing waste. A variety of booths…

August 9, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

US long-term mortgage rates fall sharply: 30-year at 3.60%

Financial markets around the globe have been whipsawed by anxiety over the U.S.-China trade war, sending investors fleeing from stocks…

August 8, 2019 • The Associated Press

Business

Amazon’s self-driving delivery robots head to California

Amazon is expanding the use of its self-driving delivery robots to a second state. The online shopping giant says the…

August 7, 2019 • JOSEPH PISANI

Business

Susie Young opens Garden Girl Nutrition in Durango

Youngdu1-i-syn Young has more than a decade of medical nutrition therapy experience and knowledge. Garden Girl Nutrition is committed to…

August 7, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Salon by Teri announces reopening

The salon is now located at 2929 Main Ave., suite B7, upstairs, and is accepting clients. Teri Harris looks forward…

August 7, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Design Consultant Joanna Staehler Joins Tile & Carpet Store of Durango

Staehlerdu1-i-syn With almost 20 years of industry experience – including eight years serving the Durango community – Staehler brings a…

August 7, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Hemp entrepreneurs face banking challenges

Southwest Bank finds a way to fill the need

August 4, 2019 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Tech aids growing child care business

streamlines business nuts and bolts providing more time to focus on kids

August 4, 2019 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

What's Up Downtown

Get ready for late summer, early fall events

Durango PlayFest is Monday through next Saturday, and this new event offers you the chance to see tomorrow’s great plays…

August 3, 2019 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Business

Colorado could see more electric vehicles under deal with the auto industry

Colorado auto dealers may have more electric vehicles in their lots next next January, if the state Air Quality Control…

August 1, 2019 • NATHANIEL MINOR

Business

Mortgage rates pause as markets digest impact of Federal Reserve meeting

According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average was unchanged this week at 3.75%…

August 1, 2019 • Kathy Orton

Business

Tailwind Nutrition releases Colorado Cola

“When we started developing this newest flavor, we knew we wanted to somehow pay homage to our home state,” said…

August 1, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Strater’s head of catering to speak

The speech and networking event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Ore House. Registration…

August 1, 2019 • Herald Staff Writer