Economy (general)

Workers fed up with nights, weekends seek flexible schedules

Balsam Hill Outlet sales associate Rickey Haynes, right, listens to manager Kelly Bratt during training in Allen, Texas. Retailers, restaurants and…

October 20, 2021

Local News

After several tough years, tourism returns to Silverton

Fires, heavy snow and pandemic upended economy for three years

October 20, 2021

Regional News

Colorado’s economic growth to continue at slower pace, state forecast says

General fund revenue grew 10.7% last year, preliminary figures show

September 28, 2021

Local News

Can Durango reduce negative impacts of tourism and stretch the benefits?

Tourism’s high season fills coffers, but also tests city services

September 27, 2021

Local News

At economic summit, keynote speaker stresses importance of embracing humanity of modern workers

National Geographic photographer recounts near-death experience in Pakistan

September 21, 2021

Local News

Economic Alliance Summit features author, photographer and local business leader

of 2021 event is ‘Rehumanizing Work’

September 18, 2021

Local News

Re-evaluation of work-life priorities drive labor shortage in Southwest Colorado

Employees share complex reasons behind job transitions

August 16, 2021

Regional News

Glenwood Canyon closure will be a pain point for Colorado’s economy

Thousands of trucks delivering goods rely on corridor daily

August 6, 2021

Local News

Beer can shortage hits Durango brewers

COVID-scrambled supply chains force microbrewers to plan ahead

August 3, 2021

Local News

Durango considers buying 71-unit hotel to help with affordable housing

Council to meet in closed-door session about Best Western property

July 30, 2021

Local News

Durango restaurant workers roll into lower carbon emissions

E-bike program provides transportation alternatives to income-qualifying employees

July 27, 2021

Local News

Healthy sales, lodgers tax point to post-COVID recovery

sales taxes up 34% from same month in 2020

July 27, 2021

Local News

Airport’s June passenger count hits record

of outdoor recreation keeps DRO running about 30% busier than national average

July 22, 2021

Southwest Life

Timber harvest project given green light by Dolores Ranger District

approval pending; work on 22,000-acre project would begin in 2023

June 30, 2021

Local News

First-time homebuyers navigate La Plata County ‘price wars’

Prospective buyers face low housing stock, rising prices and heated competition

June 19, 2021

Local News

Ignacio pledges support for Creative District

Government resolution could help district tap into Colorado resources

June 17, 2021

Local News

Another surge in tourism expected this summer in Southwest Colorado

indicators suggest pent-up demand for outdoor travel

May 27, 2021

Local News

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

May 27, 2021

The Durango Herald

Despite drought, rafters see strong season ahead

snowpack, pandemic not expected to lessen demand in Southwest Colorado

May 8, 2021

Business

Building New Mexico’s outdoor economy

By Stephen Hamway, Albuquerque Journal ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Ryan and Cody Dudgeon both grew up in northwest New Mexico. Both…

May 5, 2021

Local News

Vallecito Marina did just fine in 2020. What will this summer bring?

COVID-19 pandemic brought more business to lake community north of Durango

April 30, 2021

Local News

Dolores museum restores narrow-gauge freight cars

is to showcase prosperous railroad history in Dolores

April 24, 2021

Local News

Young Durango bookstore owner navigates pandemic

Schertz was thrust into leadership role in early 20s

April 12, 2021

Regional News

Colorado mountain towns rebound – and then some – from coronavirus

Despite grim projections, many communities saw waves of in-state visitors

April 10, 2021