Employment

Regional News

Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval

Legislation, strongly opposed by business groups, moves to the House

February 19, 2025

Regional News

Polis headed for another showdown with Democrats over union issues

Colorado governor quickly pooh-poohed labor movement’s priority bill

November 28, 2024

Regional News

Forest Service won’t hire seasonal workers next year

warns volunteer groups not to expect big projects

November 21, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s unemployment rate at 4%, inching upward along with the U.S. rate

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment offices in downtown Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Colorado’s unemployment…

October 19, 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

Data shows Colorado added fewer jobs over the past year than previously reported

The inaugural “Hire Me Fair” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 1 at Bayfield High School.…

August 24, 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

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, Bayfield High to host ‘Hire Me Fair’

Seniors will have a chance to meet with ‘forward-thinking businesses’

April 19, 2024

Local News

Making it work in Durango

an expensive community, how and why do low-wage earners make it work?

December 13, 2023

Local News

La Plata County settles with former deputy county manager over ageism claims

Segrest sought over $650,000, settled for $36,000 plus attorney’s fees

October 27, 2023

Local News

Durango fire chief to retire at end of the year

finalists selected to fill the role; candidates forum scheduled for later this month

September 19, 2023

Local News

Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co. cited for failure to pay wages

employee was deducted payment for failing to submit written two-week notice

July 15, 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

As spring construction ramps up, Durango Public Works says recruitment efforts are paying off

Streets division is nearly fully staffed; department turns focus to utilities maintenance

May 4, 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

After losing jobs in January, Colorado’s job market picked back up in February

state added 6,200 nonfarm jobs last month.

March 25, 2023

Local News

What’s the plan for planning in La Plata County?

Residents complain of problems at the Planning Department; officials say solutions are in motion

March 19, 2023

Local News

Boebert talks priorities for working-class families and water in Colorado

Congresswoman breaks down her fight to bring back ‘good-paying jobs’ and better water allocation

March 11, 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

Community Compassion Outreach’s warming center remains open despite staff problems

Reorganization planned after support professionals are fired

December 30, 2022

Business

Colorado’s economy is likely to slow even more in 2023, researchers say

is expected to add about 57,000 jobs next year

December 6, 2022

Local News

Job vacancies take toll on city of Durango programs, services

Seasonal and part-time positions, like snowplow drivers, are especially difficult to fill

November 27, 2022