Economy (general)

Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering

Workers remove chairs from the main hall on the final day of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum,…

January 23, 2026

Mountain towns tighten their belts as pandemic-fueled tourism high starts declining

Alex Shifman and Naomi Whiteley marvel at Maroon Bells in White River National Forest. May 28, 2022. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)cca…

January 18, 2026

Local News

How is Durango’s winter economy faring amid dry spell?

Season’s not over, but it is ‘certainly a little worrisome,’ local business leader says

January 17, 2026

Local News

Texas real estate firm purchases Confluence at Three Springs apartments

acquisition in Durango by Olympus Property

January 5, 2026

Local News

Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango

Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle

December 26, 2025

Business

Resilient U.S. consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

FILE – People shop at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)(AP…

December 24, 2025

Business

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

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

December 10, 2025

Associated Press

In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry

Matt Cooper and his kids Anna, Nathan and Matthew prepare to drill a hole for a geothermal heat pump installation…

December 5, 2025

Food

Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading

A grocery store employee stocks poultry at a grocery store in Baltimore on Oct. 30, 2025. (Stephanie Scarbrough/Associated Press) President…

November 11, 2025

Local News

Durango downtown ambassadors point the way

2025 marks the 10th season of the program

August 15, 2025

Local News

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’

July 22, 2025

Sports

Purgatory Resort welcomes nearly 5,000 visitors for Total Archery Challenge

expected to bring in $2.7 million in economic impact to La Plata County

July 8, 2025

Local News

More Durango visitors booking hotels at last minute

may reflect economic caution – or a thrill of spontaneity

June 26, 2025

Regional News

Report claiming environmental policies steal billions from Colorado’s economy based on bad math, advocates say

by the conservative Common Sense Institute pegs everything from lost coal jobs to higher utility bills on state regulations

May 2, 2025

Regional News

As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper

A newsstand at Gub Gub’s pizza in Walsenburg, CO sells copies of the World Journal newspaper on Mar. 11, 2025.…

March 21, 2025

Travel

Argentines flock to budget-friendly beaches in neighboring countries

Argentine Cristian Vázquez, adjusting his sunglasses in the background, lounges on the sand with friends and family at Renaca beach…

March 19, 2025

Local News

‘Pay workers more, they have more money to spend’: Durango residents call for minimum wage increase

of living ‘dramatically outpaced the increase in wages’

February 23, 2025

Regional News

Inflation rising on high prices of food like meat and eggs

ticking up in other areas, too, including medical care, recreation and apparel

February 13, 2025

Local News

Heading into year three, Team UP La Plata provides ‘summer-changing’ opportunities for youths

Collaborative program leverages grant funding to engage kids outside of school

January 17, 2025

Local News

Region 9 receives state grant for broadband development

Funding will be used to connect Southwest Colorado to statewide network

August 12, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s inflation rate is falling faster than the U.S. average

A shopper pushes a cart of groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, California, in this archived photo. Allison Dinner/The Associated…

June 23, 2024

Local News

Coloradans want politicians to do something about cost of living

Residents from every political party, every region and just about every age group are feeling pressure from the economy

June 10, 2024

Local News

Durango deploys incentives program to support local businesses, essential services

born of need for grocer in Three Springs area

May 31, 2024

Local News

Two Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory executives resign

Company plans to look for CEO and CFO who will be based close to Durango

May 24, 2024