Labor

Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol

Colorado lawmakers want to change when overtime pay kicks in for agricultural work. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) What began…

March 30, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico leaders condemn Cesar Chavez following sexual abuse allegations

Federal, state officials call for Chavez’s name to be removed from public landmarks

March 20, 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

Associated Press

China rolls out its version of the H-1B visa to attract foreign tech workers

A foreigner walks past a sign board for the Baiyun airport in Guangzhou in southern China's Guangdong province on Nov.…

November 10, 2025

Local News

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation

October 18, 2025

Business

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workers

In this photo provided by South Dakota News Watch, Rob Coverdale, superintendent of the Crow Creek Tribal School District in…

October 8, 2025

Outdoors

Colorado counties, towns step up to fund outdoor workers amid federal budget cuts

Eagle, Gunnison, Pitkin and Summit direct local tax dollars toward backcountry rangers

June 4, 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

Government agencies refuse to release names of Durango workers detained in ICE raid

men were arrested last week; details remain limited

May 20, 2025

Local News

‘Pay workers more, they have more money to spend’: Durango residents call for minimum wage increase

of living ‘dramatically outpaced the increase in wages’

February 23, 2025

Regional News

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

federal agencies have also seen job cuts

February 19, 2025

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

Judge largely rejects King Soopers’ request to restrain picketers, allows strike to continue

Grocery store cited an issue of customer safety; union said it was an attempt to silence employees

February 14, 2025

Local News

‘I feel fear,’ Durango’s undocumented immigrants say

Residents and advocates are busy preparing, and praying, in wake of Trump’s executive orders

January 27, 2025

Local News

Durango residents push City Council to raise minimum wage

Advocates say policy would put more money in workers’ pockets, feed economic growth

January 24, 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

Local News

La Plata County finalizes collective bargaining agreement with sheriff’s deputies

modest wage increases will cost $1.3 million

October 9, 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

Durango deploys incentives program to support local businesses, essential services

born of need for grocer in Three Springs area

May 31, 2024

Regional News

‘Shame on Polis’: Why the Colorado labor movement is so mad at the governor

vetoed six bills last week, three of which were priorities for state union leaders

May 27, 2024

Regional News

Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills

Governor shutdown proposals on labor rights, waste incinerators and more; here’s why

May 21, 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

Durango, La Plata Economic Development Alliance forming plan for early child care

Organizations seeking state funding to assess area needs

April 6, 2024

Local News

Manna’s revamped culinary program trains Durango’s cooks

years in, students are learning skills to meet restaurants’ needs

February 7, 2024