Regional News A study answers the question: Has legal pot in Colorado made other drug problems worse? A study from the University of Colorado and the University of Minnesota uses long-term data on twins to assess the… February 1, 2023
Local News Home sales sputtered, median prices soared last year in Durango and La Plata County spending power and high appreciation values deter homebuyers January 31, 2023
Local News Main Street Cortez perks up with a new coffee shop Coffee House and Eatery restores popular community meeting place January 31, 2023
Business Colorado saw a lot of businesses open at the end of 2022 – and a lot close, too Persistent inflation, rising interest rates and a growing tally of layoffs at big companies across the U.S. make it difficult… January 30, 2023
Business U.S. House OKs bill to open public land to development if reserve oil is tapped Amendment from Rep. Boebert of Colorado would identify portions of Thompson Divide to be leased January 30, 2023
Local News Bayfield-area residents left in cold as AmeriGas fails to fill propane tanks Company representative unsure what might be causing delivery delays in La Plata County January 26, 2023
Local News Sears Hometown Store is on its way out of the Durango Mall Franchise-owned offshoot of parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection January 24, 2023
Local News Is REI coming to Durango? Community members speculate over the potential of having big-box outdoor retailer January 23, 2023
Regional News Colorado may end age-discriminating work questions Bill 58 would put an end to asking applicants’ age January 23, 2023
Regional News Colorado regulators out of patience with oil well cleanup K.P. Kauffman Co. says it will be in better financial condition if it sells northeastern Colorado wells to a company… January 23, 2023
Local News Errand Girl goes the distance – like hundreds of miles – to deliver your package (or mother) Ignacio business involves a car, canine sidekick and an adventurous driver January 23, 2023
Business Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory CEO satisfied with third quarter results Durango flagship store sees increase in sales during fall months January 16, 2023
Local News Former El Moro general manager enters Durango City Council race Woodruff says he’s ready to serve up a fresh perspective January 13, 2023
Sports Durango company becomes majority owner of the largest ski resort in Americas Chile-based Valle Nevado is Mountain Capital Partners’ first international endeavor January 13, 2023
Local News San Juan Basin residents see sharp spike in natural gas bills storage levels locally and nationally are blamed for price increase January 12, 2023
Local News Avian flu helps create shortage of eggs and higher prices at grocery stores Experts say new Colorado law may also increase costs, but is unlikely to further reduce supply January 10, 2023
Local News New report downplays economic impact of Colorado’s oil and gas industry energy transition continues, oil and gas jobs account for less than 1% of total state employment January 9, 2023
Local News Celebration of life for former Durango city councilor set for Jan. 21 at Fort Lewis College Business owner and musician Chris Bettin to be honored at Community Concert Hall January 5, 2023
Local News Holiday Rewards Program has its best year yet initiative’s third year brings in over $147,000 in spending at Durango businesses December 28, 2022
Local News Colorado AG Weiser forms task force to combat organized retail theft Formation comes as new state law goes into effect aiming to reduce the anonymous online sale of stolen goods December 28, 2022
Local News Durango liquor stores predict sales drop-off in 2023 Starting in 2023 grocery stores will be able to sell wine, creating competition for local alcohol retailers December 28, 2022
Local News Purgatory Ski Patrol comes to an agreement over wages patrol union representatives say both entities bargained in good faith December 27, 2022
Local News Holiday thrifting is a gift that keeps on giving Consignment shops, thrift stores offer one-of-a-kind buys and experiences December 23, 2022
Local News Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory enters standstill agreement with dissident shareholders lawsuit against AB Value/Radoff Group was dismissed as result of the settlement December 19, 2022