Manufacturing and engineering

A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the U.S. housing crisis

Schematics for an affordable housing project are posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Biddeford, Maine. (AP Photo/Patrick Whittle)(AP Photo/Patrick Whittle)…

March 30, 2026

Local News

Alpacka Raft changed access to wet wildlands, set new bar for domestic manufacturing

‘We used to know how to make things in this country and we’ve lost that know-how,’ says Alpacka CEO Thor…

November 18, 2025

Associated Press

Musk could become history’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package

FILE – Elon Musk listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Oval Office of the…

November 6, 2025

New Mexico

‘Caught in a storm’: Three NM manufacturers describe Trump tariff impacts

Inspection booths at the Santa Teresa port of entry, pictured in 2013, which is also a manufacturing hub in Southern…

October 26, 2025

Local News

Agile Space Industries in Durango to make contribution to future NASA moon mission

Thruster completes ‘qualification’ and is ready to guide lunar lander in 2025

April 12, 2023

Local News

What’s behind the noise at Soundtraxx?

and production team talk about direction of company and how their products are made

April 2, 2023

Local News

New pellet mill in Mancos is subsidiary of Aspen Wood Products

Verde Pellets will produce aspen and wood pellets for heating and animal bedding

February 21, 2023

Local News

The Osprey Packs story: Its roots, success, sale and its future in Cortez

major changes planned at company headquarters

December 7, 2021

Local News

Cortez-based Osprey Packs agrees to sell to Helen of Troy

$414 million deal expected to be finalized by end of the year

November 30, 2021

Local News

Beer can shortage hits Durango brewers

COVID-scrambled supply chains force microbrewers to plan ahead

August 3, 2021

Business

Agile Space Industries buys 3D manufacturer

Tronix3D will be called Agile Additive and boost quality control, capacities to build propulsion

June 27, 2021

Business

StoneAge is all aboard on automating its products

Water-blast tool maker inks deal with Navy to computerize its cleaning devices

June 13, 2021

Business

U.S. manufacturing output rose more than forecast in December

The silhouette of a hook is seen in 2017 at the Lite Metals Co. foundry in Ravenna, Ohio.Ty Wright/Bloomberg Output…

January 15, 2021

Business

Tailwind aiding hospitals across the country

Endurance powders being donated to help nurses, doctors during long shifts

May 3, 2020

Business

Osprey Packs switches to making protective masks

Cortez-based pack manufacturer donates to coronavirus responders

April 12, 2020

Local News

Fort Lewis College research lays foundation for next generation of nuclear power

Coolant technology helps reduce radioactive waste problem

November 22, 2019

Local News

Alpacka Raft finds Mancos fine for manufacturing

of high-end packrafts at home in small town

July 5, 2019

Business

Home-grown CBD oil company grows as national market explodes

hemp regulations could transform young industry

June 23, 2019

Business

Wood manufacturer announces plan for mill near Dolores

Wood is refurbishing a warehouse

June 19, 2019

Business

Tailwind Nutrition finds new home

Owners’ desire to stay in Southwest Coloroado kicks off 2-year search

June 9, 2019

Local News

Navajo Technical University gets funding for manufacturing school

Science Foundation, Commerce Department support school

December 3, 2018

Business

Durango bike manufacturers do things differently

Companies build character into industry that has grown stagnant

July 8, 2018

Business

La Plata County manufacturers look to form a business alliance

could pool resources to expand

February 23, 2018

Business

Freenotes Harmony Park in Durango moving some operations to Georgia

likely to happen in early 2018

January 7, 2018