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Local News

How might AI impact Durango workers?

urges workers focus on skills artificial intelligence can’t replace

April 20, 2026

Local News

Durango schools weigh workforce housing purchase amid developer concerns

and unpaid contractors delay decision on townhome project

April 15, 2026

Local News

Shaw Solar shifts to employee-owned co-op model

comes after 20 years of traditional ownership under John Shaw

April 14, 2026

Local News

Two finalists to visit Animas High School this week in bid for lead role

Families, community members invited to participate in candidate interview process

February 3, 2026

Local News

Telluride ski patrol union approves new contract, ending strike

Workers settle for less than what they wanted as pressure mounted

January 9, 2026

Regional News

Telluride Ski Resort remains closed as ski patrollers continue wage strike

Patrollers want a 20% increase due to housing costs and affordability

December 30, 2025

Local News

Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday

Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27

December 24, 2025

Local News

Former politicians, experts make case for minimum wage increase in Durango

Residents say higher wages reduce stress, improve quality of life

September 15, 2025

Local News

Want to complain about a Durango parking ticket? Tracy Shauinger will hear you out

employee has 14 years experience with transportation department

April 29, 2025

Local News

Durango, Chamber of Commerce seek business input on minimum wage hike

Council to discuss proposed increase at May 6 study session

April 24, 2025

Regional News

Colorado PERA budget calls for 20% jump in spending to modernize its benefit system, even as state pivots toward austerity

computer system PERA uses to track and pay out benefits is 40 years old – the oldest still in use…

November 24, 2024

Business

How mountain town businesses are working to defy Colorado’s elevated quit rates

Creative benefits can make up for lower wages, less-than-ideal health insurance

October 4, 2024

Local News

Should more businesses offer employee ownership?

Company executives share their experience with the trend during La Plata Economic Development Alliance Summit

September 19, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputies form collective bargaining unit

Employees voted 30 to 14 in favor of adopting Fraternal Order of Police representation

May 3, 2024

Local News

City manager says culture shift apparent in Durango municipal government

‘Career growth, good teamwork,’ and ‘belief in mission’ score highly on employee survey

April 4, 2024

Regional News

Public workers who exercise free speech will be protected under new Colorado law

Employees can file claim of illegal retaliation with state agency

July 4, 2023

Regional News

Amazon delivery drivers in Colorado peed in bottles, pooped in bags to keep jobs, lawsuit says

Plaintiffs allege company’s breakneck work pace prevents workers from taking breaks

May 25, 2023

Local News

Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations

‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'

April 24, 2023

Regional News

More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave

said they have similar or better programs in place for their workers

March 7, 2023

Regional News

Colorado bill to add labor protections for public workers advances in the Legislature

Bill 23-111 would give those in public sector the right to discuss workplace issues

March 2, 2023

Local News

Durango School District 9-R announces hiring bonuses

goal is to recruit staff and improve retention

February 10, 2023

Local News

La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office deems four-day week a success

talk yet of other departments going to longer days, shorter weeks

January 5, 2023

Local News

Former Archuleta County employee files class action lawsuit

Plaintiff seeks compensation for wrongful termination and harassment in the workplace

September 28, 2022

Local News

Purgatory Resort bike patrol votes to unionize

Patrollers seek year-round status for better pay, benefits and worker retention

September 23, 2022