Local News Silverton sees strong start to summer season the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy July 11, 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 Would higher wages or reduced costs of living help Durango workers more? Pandemic has eased and stimulus payments ended: So why hasn’t our labor force recovered? April 1, 2022
Local News How a Durango nonprofit is helping restaurant workers combat a ‘rock star lifestyle’ the Weeds hopes to change industry culture by providing wellness programs March 9, 2022
Local News 2021 real estate sales breach $1.6 billion in La Plata County Continuing trend of low inventory, high prices closes out the year January 28, 2022
Local News When it comes to workforce housing, which professions are we trying to help? Habitat for Humanity director worries vital part of labor force is overlooked January 21, 2022
Local News The Osprey Packs story: Its roots, success, sale and its future in Cortez major changes planned at company headquarters December 7, 2021
Education Shortage of substitutes puts superintendent in the classroom Durango School District 9-R’s Karen Cheser subs in Academic Life Skills class November 21, 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 Durango City Council identifies money for workforce housing Councilors discuss parameters for income range that would be targeted September 3, 2021
Local News Re-evaluation of work-life priorities drive labor shortage in Southwest Colorado Employees share complex reasons behind job transitions August 16, 2021
Local News Bayfield Middle School faces down heavy teacher turnover District focuses on positive ‘culture shift’ August 12, 2021
Business New Mexico governor signs bill to require paid sick leave Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks following the end of New Mexico’s annual legislative session March 20 in Santa Fe.Cedar… April 13, 2021
Local News PPP provides relief for some small businesses, until the money ran dry Durango Harley-Davidson owner rehires its 12 employees April 17, 2020
Business Osprey Packs switches to making protective masks Cortez-based pack manufacturer donates to coronavirus responders April 12, 2020
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
Business Durango students hear about the future of jobs interviews allow AHS juniors and seniors to meet with professionals March 1, 2020
Business 2020 brings higher labor costs for small businesses As of Jan. 1, there are higher minimum wages in a quarter of the states, and new federal overtime rules.… January 6, 2020
Local News Author and activist Chuck Collins to address inequality Collins to discuss community-driven solutions September 26, 2018
Local News Mancos excelsior mill to start up again mill gets new life as Aspen Wood Products company, will employ 17 September 5, 2018
Local News Firefighter city emerges in the Rockies to battle the Burro Fire camp is the home and logistics center for crews June 22, 2018
Local News Firefighter city emerges in the Rockies to battle the Burro Fire About 6 a.m. Monday, more than 100 firefighters emerge from a field of pup tents to gather at a mess… June 20, 2018
Business Labor Department to review Obama-era rule that would expand overtime pay Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta pauses while speaking during the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Oxon Hill, Md., on Tuesday.Eric Thayer/Bloomberg Labor… June 28, 2017