Economy (general)

Colorado’s downtown leaders talk historic properties, finding a niche and balancing public money with private interests

The Pueblo Riverwalk Boathouse project received an award in the project category from Downtown Colorado Inc. It is part of…

April 22, 2026

Food

Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive

Andrea “Mama” Avaloz holds up the package of fajita meat, beef sticks and pork chops that she won in a…

April 22, 2026

Business

Has the ‘silver tsunami’ reached Durango’s business community?

Increase in owners shuttering stores to retire could impact city’s economics

April 20, 2026

Local News

La Plata Economic Development Alliance advances workforce housing, child care efforts

$5.6 million identified to invest in early child care

April 19, 2026

Business

State treasurer says tariffs continue to create chaos in Colorado

The doors to Colorado Treasurer Dave Young's office in the State Capitol building on Oct. 14, 2025. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)…

April 6, 2026

Local News

Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders

Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war

April 3, 2026

Business

Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending

Shoppers navigate packed aisles in the new H Mart, Thursday in Dublin, Calif. (Brontë Wittpenn/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) NEW…

April 1, 2026

Local News

Survey: Are you worried about AI replacing your job?

This image released by Focus Features shows a scene from “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist.” Focus…

March 26, 2026

Local News

Thin snow strains Silverton businesses as local leaders look to adapt

Town’s summer tourism-based economy took a heavier hit than usual this winter

March 23, 2026

Local News

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

March 20, 2026

Nation & World

Democrats aim to turn Trump’s tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on…

March 20, 2026

Southwest Life

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America’s struggle with high costs

Homes sites are seen under construction Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Las Vegas.cca Torres Suazo expects to continue sharing an…

March 14, 2026

Regional News

American outdoor recreation economy tops $1.3 trillion, with Colorado again in top 10 states

Bureau of Economic Analysis numbers show growing outdoor recreation sector as critical economic engine for rural America

March 13, 2026

Local News

Fewer children raise economic questions in La Plata County

costs, uncertainty cited as reasons for remaining child-free

March 9, 2026

Local News

Despite new transparency law, junk fees persist in La Plata County

‘It's not easy to run a business these days,’ business leader says

February 27, 2026

Business

U.S. economic growth weaker than thought in fourth quarter with government shutdown, consumer pullback

A person shops at a grocery store, Feb. 9 in Schaumburg, Ill. (Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press file)dur-i-syn WASHINGTON – U.S.…

February 20, 2026

Business

Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows

President Donald Trump visits Coosa Steel Corporation, Thursday in Rome, Ga. (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press)dur-i-syn WASHINGTON – Tariffs paid by midsize…

February 19, 2026

Business

As Colorado’s winter dries up, so do revenues for weather dependent businesses

Matt Fisher, owner of the Union Green Car Wash and Dog Wash in Lakewood, stands in a cleaning tunnel on…

February 18, 2026

Travel

Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining

A person picks out dessert at the A.Y.C.E. Buffet in the Palms resort-casino Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Las Vegas.…

February 6, 2026

Local News

Manna soup kitchen in Durango to offer four affordable housing units

Tenants will pay no more than 30% of gross monthly income in rent, organization says

February 5, 2026

Local News

Survey: Tell us why you have chosen not to have kids

2025 Park Play Days will take place in various park locations throughout October and November. (Adobe Stock)MenzhiliyAnatoly Climate concerns, economic…

February 4, 2026

Travel

Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop

A man drives a classic American car in front of the Capitol in Havana, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. (Ramon Espinosa/Associated…

January 30, 2026

Business

Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Dec. 10 in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press file)dur-i-syn WASHINGTON –…

January 28, 2026

Local News

Durango’s uneven economy leaves lower-income residents behind

Economists say policy choices reflect the kind of community people want

January 25, 2026