business and finance

Walgreens will survive Amazon threat, CEO says

In a wide-ranging interview at Bloomberg’s headquarters in New York, Pessina said that reports that Amazon.com may open up thousands…

Breckenridge approves $8M to build fiber-optic network

Colorado resort town to own network

Mortgage rates fall slightly

costs $118 more a month to buy home compared to last year

Durango and Road Runner Transit receive award

The award recognizes the partnership that Durango Transit coordinated with Southern Colorado Community Action Agency’s Road Runner Transit in April…

Health

New Durango sports medicine practice opens

Dr. Timothy Durkin, DO, is an experienced board-certified physician in both sports and emergency medicine. Durkin has strong ties to…

Young Professionals of Durango hosts Lunches with Leaders Nov. 13

James Coleman, CEO and managing partner of Mountain Capital Partners, will be the guest speaker. All local professionals ages 21…

Durango Rocks! award nominations available online

From the homepage, scroll down and select the category for nomination. Categories include Business of the Year, Small Business of…

Presentation on Opportunity Zones Wednesday at library

The presentation will explain how Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Funds work through capital gains tax deferrals, deductions and exclusions. Presenters…

Local News

Montezuma County OKs first hemp processing plant

Botanicals will extract oil for balms, tinctures

October 17, 2018

Company in Durango uses 3D printing to design rocket engines

Space making thrusters for space missions

October 14, 2018

What's Up Downtown

Balloons, bikes and Boo!

This Friday is the third annual Downtown Hot Air Balloon Glow. This unique offering is part of the Animas Valley…

October 13, 2018

4 states to decide on marijuana ballot initiatives this fall

voters to consider legalizing edible medical marijuana products

Holiday sales expected to grow in a strong economy

The sales growth marks a drop from last year’s 5.3 percent, which was the largest gain since 2010 when it…

One of oldest coal companies in U.S. files for bankruptcy

Colorado-based Westmoreland is fourth major coal company in three years to file

Mortgage rates leap to 7-year highs

30-year moves up to 4.90 percent

Analysis: ‘Trumponomics’ takes heavy toll on the world

“Trumponomics” is taking a toll on countries across the world. Only time will tell its impact in the U.S.Manuel Balce…

Quickbooks classes in Mancos, Pagosa Springs and Durango coming up

The workshop, taught by CPA, Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor and Fort Lewis College Accounting Professor Laura E. Hokanson, will help small…

How to start a nonprofit workshop takes place Oct. 26

The workshop will cover legal, human resources, financial and insurance topics. Cost is $25. Register online at sbdcfortlewis.org or call…

First National Bank of Durango donates $100,000 to Fort Lewis College

“The First National Bank of Durango is proud of its long association with Fort Lewis College, and the bank’s contribution…

Chamber to host data breach Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, Oct. 17

Scott Faksen, owner of Colorado Document Security, will talk about compliance with House Bill 11-1128, which went into effect Sept.…

Alpenglow Properties welcome new broker Carley Carter

Carterdu1-i-syn She brings a passion for helping and connecting with people and a spirit of entrepreneurship. Carter focuses on serving…

Business expo Thursday, Oct. 18, at DoubleTree

More than 40 exhibitors will showcase goods and services. The cost is $10 per person and includes food, beverages and…