Employment

Local News

Durango police are looking for a few good women

Department wants at least 30% of its officers to be female by 2030

November 15, 2022

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

FBI turns to Fort Lewis College in effort to diversify employment

College and high school students explore world of federal crime fighting

September 21, 2022

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

Regional News

Colorado has highest pay gap for educators in the U.S.

study says teachers statewide make about 36% less than professionals with similar education

August 23, 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

100 bills debated at the Colorado Legislature this year that you should know about

Roughly 650 pieces of legislation were introduced this year at the Capitol

May 12, 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

Durango School District seeking substitutes, paraprofessionals and more at upcoming job fair

benefits for part-time positions on the table for prospective candidates

December 8, 2021

Local News

Retired Mercy physicians call out Centura Health for high staff turnover at hospital

Medical center’s leadership outlines staffing issues, future solutions

November 1, 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

Business

Why do Durango hotels reject hiring bonuses as a way to stymie labor shortage?

hoteliers view perks as ‘quick fixes’ to employment woes

September 26, 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

Stakeholders weigh in on how La Plata County should spend $11M in COVID-19 relief money

Community organizations highlight housing, pay for essential workers, mental health services

September 15, 2021

Local News

What’s behind a workforce shortage in Southwest Colorado?

businesses struggle to find willing applicants

July 28, 2021

Business

New Mexico reinstates requirement for jobless to seek work

The Associated Press SANTA FE – New Mexico has joined several other states that have reinstated the work search requirement…

May 12, 2021

Local News

Sen. Bennet aims to create jobs through wildfire prevention legislation

Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act would bring work to rural areas

April 21, 2021

Local News

Durango School District 9-R superintendent granted leave of absence

Snowberger caring for wife, father with medical conditions

April 14, 2021

Local News

Salary, benefits announced for Durango School District’s next superintendent

Cheser to receive more generous package than current leader

April 5, 2021

Local News

Superintendent to stay in Bayfield after out-of-state job search

3-year contract renewed by school board

March 4, 2021

Local News

Durango School District names three superintendent finalists

Contenders from Kentucky, Texas and Colorado will meet public next week

March 4, 2021