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Local News

La Plata County Clerk’s Office launches 4-day workweek pilot program

Employees will work four 10-hour days, but have three-day weekends

August 30, 2022

Local News

Colorado workers, employers to begin paying 0.45% of wages for voter-approved paid leave program

Department of Labor and Employment launches education blitz around Family and Medical Leave Insurance initiative

August 16, 2022

Local News

Durango ranks second most expensive community in Southwest Colorado

indicates housing is main cause of increased cost of living

July 1, 2022

Local News

Durango employers get creative to combat labor shortages

Purgatory Resort has fewer staff members; city trying to keep up with park maintenance

June 27, 2022

Regional News

County employees would be able to collectively bargain – but not strike – under new measure

Republicans expected to fight the pared-back public workers unionization bill

April 25, 2022

Local News

Medical professionals from across La Plata County discuss physician burnout

Colorado Hospital Association uses case study to spark discussion

March 31, 2022

Local News

As Durango grows and becomes more expensive, is its culture changing?

Yes, some say, and that carries both good and bad

February 28, 2022

Local News

Some in Bayfield question superintendent’s firing mid-school year

Aten will receive 18 months pay, costing school district $217,500

February 12, 2022

Regional News

Colorado bill would prevent employers from firing workers for using cannabis

Legislation includes exceptions for people who work in dangerous fields

February 8, 2022

Regional News

Colorado state workers to get pay raises for the next three years

new contract sets a minimum wage of $15 per hour

November 22, 2021

Regional News

Colorado ski resorts are in an uphill battle for workers amid the historic labor shortage

‘Help wanted’ ads outnumber ‘for rent’ listings in communities enduring housing, worker shortages

October 20, 2021

Local News

What’s behind a workforce shortage in Southwest Colorado?

businesses struggle to find willing applicants

July 28, 2021

Business

Documentary highlights employee ownership at Durango firm

StoneAge has had employee stock ownership plan for decades

May 14, 2021

Local News

Southwest Health System CEO Tony Sudduth resigns

Executive took reins of then-troubled health system in 2018

April 18, 2021

Local News

Bayfield School District, facing $1 million deficit, plans layoffs

least 10 full-time positions expected to be cut

March 3, 2021

Local News

Is remote work the way of the future?

people change how and where they work, Southwest Colorado is a big draw

February 27, 2021

Local News

Restaurant workers cope with sudden loss of income

Home-buying on hold; an appreciation for mom’s lesson about thrift

March 21, 2020

Local News

Colorado minimum wage reaches $12. Is it enough to live in La Plata County?

Advocates urge local governments to use new powers to increase wages even more

January 20, 2020

Business

Employee share owned plans: A business model with a superpower

turn employees into owners

November 17, 2019

Local News

Crow Canyon cuts 12 staff, announces turnaround plan

Layoffs Friday are part of financial recovery, CEO says

June 9, 2019

Local News

Durango Area Tourism Office, former director agree on separation

release praises Frank Lockwood for his time leading group

May 28, 2019

Southwest Life

BLM announces manager for Southwest District

Connolly to meet public in Durango, Dolores

July 7, 2018

Local News

New exhibit at Dolores museum

professor reveals seven years of research

July 3, 2018

Local News

Processing glitch delays Durango School District 9-R paychecks

Durango School District teachers who were expecting paychecks Monday will have to wait one day before they are deposited in…

February 26, 2018