Employment

How might AI impact Durango workers?

urges workers focus on skills artificial intelligence can’t replace

April 20, 2026

Colorado ranks high in degrees but fewer credentials are paying off

East High School's graduation ceremony at the Denver Coliseum on May 21, 2024. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) Colorado is one of…

April 6, 2026

Business

It’s a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most U.S. workers say in new Gallup poll

A now hiring sign sits by the sidewalk as a rider on a scooter passes Monday in Garland, Texas. (LM…

March 25, 2026

Business

Colorado on the way to show job losses for 2025 as data finalized

A help wanted sign is seen at an office on March 19, 2022. (Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press file) Colorado’s job…

March 19, 2026

Local News

Fort Lewis College announces new Student Affairs vice president

Mexico-based candidate to start July 1

March 14, 2026

Business

The U.S. lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month

unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%

March 6, 2026

Local News

Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members

13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort

February 16, 2026

Business

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

FILE – A sign with information about employment is displayed during a job fair in Dallas, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP…

February 12, 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

Associated Press

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Steam rises from chimneys during the night shift at the Tyson Foods' beef plant in Lexington, Neb., Wednesday, Dec. 3,…

December 22, 2025

Business

Polis rolls out new approach – and department – for workforce talent

Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks at a press conference, Oct. 22 at the governor’s residence in Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR…

December 17, 2025

Business

Government jobs boost Colorado gains in September as reports start up after the shutdown

A man walks through the cavernous Amazon building in Aurora on, Dec. 6, 2022. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) Colorado…

December 17, 2025

Business

Colorado forecast to add more jobs next year, but still not a lot

A car wash posts a help wanted sign on Colorado Boulevard in Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Colorado is forecast…

December 10, 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

Federal policies will make power in Southwest Colorado more expensive

legislation threatens to raise energy costs for consumers, regional jobs and stall climate progress

August 12, 2025

Business

College graduates face tough job market

Colorado group is helping first-gen students get a foot in the door

June 27, 2025

Local News

After hearing from business community, Durango City Council to meet with advocates for raising minimum wage

session on topic planned for July

May 27, 2025

Local News

Potential impacts of minimum wage increase discussed at Durango City Council

Business leaders outline concerns, responses to possible salary hikes

May 13, 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

Local News

Plan proposes higher wages, better infrastructure for La Plata County’s child care needs

Economic Development Alliance and Early Childhood Council present $20 million strategy

March 16, 2025

Local News

Durango School District will host a regional recruitment fair on Saturday

Districts and colleges across Southwest Colorado will attend the event

March 5, 2025

Regional News

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

federal agencies have also seen job cuts

February 19, 2025