Retirement

Has the ‘silver tsunami’ reached Durango’s business community?

Increase in owners shuttering stores to retire could impact city’s economics

April 20, 2026

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

The Capitol is pictured in Washington, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) —…

December 20, 2024

Regional News

Colorado PERA budget calls for 20% jump in spending to modernize its benefit system, even as state pivots toward austerity

computer system PERA uses to track and pay out benefits is 40 years old – the oldest still in use…

November 24, 2024

Local News

Ignacio police chief retires after more than 40 years in law enforcement

declares official day in honor of Kirk Phillips

June 4, 2024

Local News

Durango firefighter retires after 40 years of service

Allen began as a volunteer and worked his way up the ranks

October 31, 2023

Local News

Mountain Bike Specialists’ John Glover retires after 42 years

manager says much has changed in four decades, including bikes, biking culture and Main Avenue

July 9, 2022

Local News

6th Judicial District judge in Southwest Colorado submits resignation

William Herringer has served on bench since 2013

December 11, 2021

Local News

Durango celebrates 86 years of service with retirement of three police officers

‘It’s something that you can't replace overnight,’ says chief

August 20, 2021

Local News

Durango parks and recreation director retires after 25 years

Metz oversaw some of city’s largest projects to date

July 6, 2021

Local News

Cathy Metz, director of Durango Parks and Recreation, to retire

will begin local, national search for replacement

April 5, 2021

Local News

After 26 years, Cmdr. Rita Warfield hangs up her badge

Longtime officer advanced training about domestic violence, sexual assault

March 22, 2021

Local News

Bayfield school resource officer retires from Marshal’s Office

26 years in law enforcement, Dan Cyr calls departure ‘bittersweet’

January 31, 2021

Local News

After a quarter of a century, Methodist Thrift Shop manager departs

Brouner finds friendship, camaraderie with store’s employees and customers

December 23, 2020

Local News

The face of Builders FirstSource in Durango retires after 23 years

Cherry plans to spend retirement outdoors in ‘God’s country’

May 30, 2020

Nation & World

‘I’m going to work forever’

many low-income workers, retirement is only a dream

October 24, 2016

Local News

Ned Overend tells AARP readers how to disrupt aging

He is featured in the June/July issue of AARP magazine in a story about defying the expectations of age. “Mentally,…

August 12, 2016

Business

Wine Merchant closing up shop

brought in expertise and variety to town

July 19, 2016

Local News

6th Judicial District chief judge retiring

Nominating committee will forward three names to governor

July 14, 2016

Local News

State pension fund investment returns fall short

official calls it ‘challenging year’

June 22, 2016

Business

Retirement now moves in slo-mo

some, leaving workforce continues years after retiring

March 29, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College professors leave legacy of excellence

Dodds, Ron Estler say students have changed

March 27, 2016

Local News

Is La Plata County ready for spike in seniors?

population to double by 2040 in La Plata

December 12, 2015

Local News

Retirement reform debated

Parties divided over how to manage benefits

February 13, 2015

Local News

The blessing of music

Organist retires after 45 years

January 18, 2015