Wage and pension

Local News

Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday

Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27

December 24, 2025

Local News

Former politicians, experts make case for minimum wage increase in Durango

Residents say higher wages reduce stress, improve quality of life

September 15, 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

Potential impacts of minimum wage increase discussed at Durango City Council

Business leaders outline concerns, responses to possible salary hikes

May 13, 2025

Local News

Durango, Chamber of Commerce seek business input on minimum wage hike

Council to discuss proposed increase at May 6 study session

April 24, 2025

Local News

Retired Durango police, firefighters receive pension increase for cost of living

have changed, but risks on the job remain for first responders

January 26, 2025

Local News

Wage negotiations said to be moving in positive direction for Purgatory Resort bike patrol

Patroller thinks an agreement can be reached before summer season

March 30, 2023

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

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

Business

Former pension boss sues New Mexico over pay discrimination

The Associated Press SANTA FE – The former head of New Mexico’s pension system for educators has accused Democratic Gov.…

May 28, 2021

Business

Bill would grant union rights, state minimum wage for Colorado agriculture workers

would grant union rights, state minimum wage for Colorado agriculture workers

March 24, 2021

Local News

Fort Lewis College begins salary adjustments

raise in three years has led to pay inequities

December 19, 2020

Business

New Mexico confronts backlog of wage-theft complaints

Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley on Wednesday urged legislators to fund two new staff positions to investigate complaints of employers…

January 26, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico raises minimum wage for first time in over a decade

does it stack up with other Four Corners states?

January 8, 2020

Business

New Mexico moving to crack down on unpaid wage claims

From left to right, New Mexico Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and District Attorney Raul Torrez…

September 18, 2019

Local News

Poverty rates falling in La Plata and Montezuma counties

Plata County Human Services caseload stays stable

September 2, 2019

Local News

Cost of living outpaces a rising minimum wage

of four needs to earn $68,120 annually in Durango

February 4, 2019

Local News

Talk about town: For pocketbook conscious students, Fort Lewis College is a smart choice

According to a study conducted by Zippia, graduates of Fort Lewis College are the top earners from any small college…

July 25, 2018

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers seek pension fix on last day of session

State Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Canon City, calls the Senate to order as lawmakers work on the final day of…

May 9, 2018

Local News

Minimum wage increase unlikely to boost pay for many Durangoans

some worry about job creation in rural Colorado

January 2, 2018

Local News

Manufacturing hits 16-year high in La Plata County

sees growth, higher wages since 2010

October 3, 2017

Local News

Colorado releases list of businesses that violated wage laws

Information is now required to be public

September 1, 2017

Business

Construction worker shortage hitting home

Nationally trend is forcing up wages

April 16, 2017

Nation & World

N.M. Democrat-led Legislature likely to increase minimum wage

The Santa Fe New Mexican reported that two bills have already been filed by Democrats for the 2017 Legislature to…

December 28, 2016