business and finance

April 15 is coming: Have you filed your tax returns yet?

you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you’re running out of time

April 11, 2019

U.S. long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 4.12%

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage increased to 4.12% from 4.08% last…

April 11, 2019

Local News

New group encourages customers to pay with cash

card fees hurt business, some say

April 10, 2019

Food

WildEdge brewery celebrates two years of operation in Cortez

Brewers thank community with WildOne brew, music and more

April 9, 2019

Business

Major Durango employer Worldpay purchased by FIS

Durango’s startup, Mercury, changes corporate owners again

April 7, 2019

Business

Mesa Verde Motorsports plans grand opening

Business originally founded by Spruell’s grandparents

April 6, 2019

Business

Scammers peddling bogus tax breaks find traction on Facebook

In this screenshot made from a Facebook page, a search result for “solar energy governor” in Facebook’s Ad Archive shows…

April 6, 2019

The Tourism Effect

What is a Destination Marketing Organization?

First and foremost, Durango is amazing. I’ve had a love affair with Durango for many years, as have many of…

April 6, 2019

Business

Fun Center moving into Shooters’ World space

Motorsports shop moving from Dolores; Shooters’ World moving east

April 5, 2019

Business

U.S. mortgage rates move little after big drop; 30-year 4.08 percent

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked up to 4.08 percent from…

April 5, 2019

Business

Animas Trading Co. to host Womenâ€™s Market Place

Customers can check out a variety of vendors, featuring creations from Handcrafted House, no.wow and others. Bluegrouse, an all ladies…

April 5, 2019

Business

Melissa Reitman joins Pathways PT

Melissa has been practicing Physical Therapy for over 27 years with extensive experience in orthopedics, manual therapy and treating the…

April 4, 2019

Business

AboutFace becomes Aesthetics and Wellness of Durango

Sarah has over 13 years in the Aesthetic industry, specializing in cosmetic injections and skin care. Paula Fodrey, LE, CLT…

April 4, 2019

Business

Visit Durango to host Southwest Colorado tourism summit

The Durango Area Tourism Office is sponsoring the summit, along with guest speakers and presenters from the Colorado Tourism Office…

April 4, 2019

Business

Michelle Brown joins Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Michelle Brown has been an agent in the Durango area for a decade, and represents both buyers and sellers. She…

April 4, 2019

Business

Maria’s Bookshop, once listed for sale, will stay in the family

Schertz joins ownership at Durango bookstore

April 2, 2019

Business

SCAPE choses six companies for business accelerator

hold potential to create high-quality jobs for the region

March 30, 2019

From the Chamber

Leadership La Plata: It’s worth it

“Leaders may be born, but they’re much more effective when trained.” That’s what Leadership La Plata seeks to do –…

March 30, 2019

Business

Southwest Air sees $150 million revenue hit from grounding of Boeing 737 Max

A Southwest Airlines Boeing Co. 737 aircraft.Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg The amount is on top of a $60 million reduction from…

March 29, 2019

Business

McDonald’s to stop fighting to prevent minimum-wage increases, it says

An American flag flies alongside signage displayed outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Carrolton, Kentucky.Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg “Going forward, McDonald’s Corporation will…

March 29, 2019

Business

New physical therapy clinic in Cortez

Desert specializes in concussion management, women’s health, more

March 29, 2019

Business

Durango AAA insurance office welcomes new agent Kim Roth

Roth is a Colorado native who enjoys the scenery, the wildlife and the community of the Four Corners. She is…

March 28, 2019

Business

City of Durango to host informational session on employee-owned business models

A panel of local businesses, including Alpine Bank, StoneAge Tools and Steamworks Brewing Company, will speak about why they chose…

March 28, 2019

Business

Cannabis banking bill advances in U.S. House committee

The House Financial Services Committee voted 45-15 to advance the proposed bill after amending it to include provisions to provide…

March 28, 2019