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Local News

Fort Lewis College launches four-week Women’s Leadership in Practice series

Program created in response to feedback, demand, college says

April 3, 2026

Local News

Women entrepreneurs envision business futures in Durango

owners near parity with men, but challenges persist

December 21, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College alumna, father pitch pain-relieving shoe on ‘Shark Tank’

hope to take family business to next level

September 25, 2025

Business

Durango Nursery’s new owners are growing plants and community

Powers and Alena Rodman hope to continue legacy of business’ founder while making company more sustainable

August 2, 2025

Local News

Durango-based company empowers women to learn coding

GeekPack offers online courses and support in web development

July 6, 2022

Community

Durango woman bringing local flowers into the community

entrepreneur Taylor Hettinger is launching her new business, ‘Sweet Nothings’

May 21, 2022

Business

Liane Jollon named Outstanding Woman of the Year

Executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health led efforts to overcome COVID-19

June 20, 2021

Business

A ‘Wanderful’ COVID-19 success story

Wanderful Wheels’ cargo-to-campervan conversions was already hot, but pandemic superheated demand

June 7, 2021

Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Sharon Craig

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March 13, 2020

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Health and Wellness: Cecile Fraley

Pediatrician grows practice to better serve the Southwest

March 13, 2020

Women in Business

Nominees 2020

Business Owners Allison Ragsdale Amanda Goad Amber Gilchrist-Morris Christina Padilla Cindi Taylor Colleen Clausen Daniella Phillis Deborah Demme Ellen Babers…

March 13, 2020

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Forging Forward

Regional resources for female entrepreneurs

March 13, 2020

Women in Business

Introduction

About In fall 2019, Ballantine Communications gathered a committee of eight local businesswomen who graciously agreed to serve as the…

March 13, 2020

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Hiring Help

to attract, retain female employees

March 13, 2020

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Meet the Selection Committee: Ellen Shinkle

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Meet the Selection Committee: Andrea Avantaggio

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Meet the Selection Committee: Vivienne McIntyre

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Meet the Selection Committee: Lynn Urban

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Meet the Selection Committee: Rose Jergens

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Meet the Selection Committee: Jessika Buell

Jessika Buelldu1-i-syn “I think all the support and encouragement I have received from Durango has made me want to give…

March 13, 2020

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Meet the Selection Committee: Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk

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March 13, 2020

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Podcasts for Professionals

inspiration on the go through motivational talk shows

March 13, 2020

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Community Ambassador: Rita Simon

Chamber manager organizes events to benefit small businesses

March 13, 2020

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Business Owner: Kelly McAndrews

Archaeologist involves employees in engaging projects

March 13, 2020