Consumers

Local News

Has tipping culture gotten out of control in Durango?

Customers sound off on increased gratuity percentages and counter service

May 29, 2024

New Mexico

New Mexicans to get around $9 monthly refunds on PNM bills for a year

Settlement to return money to New Mexicans who kept paying for a shutdown coal plant passes through PRC

September 22, 2023

Local News

New Year’s shoppers be warned: Single-use bag fees are afoot

law requiring 10-cent charges for plastic and paper sacks takes effect Sunday

December 31, 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

How will city of Durango use single-use bag fees?

Officials have no plans to collect more than the 10 cents per bag being required by state of Colorado

October 21, 2022

Local News

Durango weighs options ahead of statewide single-use bag fees at large retailers

hopes to alleviate confusion for business owners and consumers once state law takes effect

October 15, 2022

Regional News

Here are Colorado’s top 10 consumer complaints in 2021

13,970 complaints and inquiries were filed last year

March 8, 2022

Local News

What are Durango businesses doing to win you over?

Downtown stores, business group list best reasons to shop local

November 27, 2021

Local News

La Plata Electric Association issues capital credits

Members see either checks or deductions in November bills

December 8, 2020

Local News

Are low airfares out of Durango too good to be true?

partners with marketing firm to promote bargain prices

November 30, 2019

Local News

Gas prices likely to decline during summer travel season

Hurricanes, consumer demand could change rate forecast

June 6, 2019

Local News

Durango Planning Commission approves city housing plan

high set for permitted units

January 8, 2018

Local News

State offers assistance to pay heating bills

Deadline to apply is April 30

April 4, 2016

Business

Sluggish retail sales cast pall on consumer spending

On Tuesday the Commerce Department reported retail sales for February declined 0.1 percent. In addition, revisions to January turned what…

March 15, 2016

Regional News

$2 gas on horizon for Colorado

Durango, prices range from $1.78 to $1.89

March 14, 2016

Business

Consumer spending cools as Americans pad savings

Consumer purchases were little changed after a 0.5 percent advance in November that was bigger than previously estimated, according to…

February 2, 2016

Local News

La Plata Electric Association lowers off-peak rates

Savings program to start in March

January 27, 2016

Business

The oil patch feels pain

prices plunge, energy companies cut jobs, postpone projects

January 12, 2016

Business

$2 gasoline not jump-starting economy

‘There’s some anxiety out there that is not comforted by low oil prices’

December 29, 2015

Local News

Attempt to reverse La Plata Electric Association residential rate hike fails

members say increased cost ‘exacerbates inequality’

December 16, 2015

Business

Price of Paradise

Sticker shock rattles young professionals in Roaring Fork Valley

September 22, 2015

Regional News

Gas prices slide in Colorado

Metro Denver pump prices dropped by an average of 7.9 cents per gallon to $2.59 per gallon, as of GasBuddy’s…

September 14, 2015

Local News

Filling your gas tank getting cheaper

Gas prices are set to fall until Christmas. The national trend is for gas prices to stay lower in the…

September 3, 2015

Nation & World

Fiat Chrysler to buy back 500K trucks

also includes record $105M fine

July 26, 2015