Food Sysco expands into high-margin restaurant segment with $29 billion deal Specialist John McNierney works at the post that handles Sysco, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on… March 31, 2026
Local News Switchback Taco closes after seven years in downtown Durango hint at ‘something new and exciting’ in coming weeks March 30, 2026
Local News ‘Forums for Progress’ panel to examine energy issues in Southwest Colorado Industry leaders to discuss policy, oil and gas, and emerging energy sectors March 27, 2026
Local News Survey: Are you worried about AI replacing your job? This image released by Focus Features shows a scene from “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist.” Focus… March 26, 2026
Local News Durango Chamber of Commerce to host business, leadership panel in Durango brings together regional leaders to discuss impact, collaboration March 24, 2026
Local News Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system March 20, 2026
Local News Birthday cake truffles being pulled from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shelves Product does not pose health threat to customers, CEO says March 20, 2026
Local News Atmos Energy proposes gas rate increase hike would cost customers more than $5 more per month March 17, 2026
Local First The power of 10%: How small spending shifts strengthen La Plata County At Local First, we like to say “think local, first” because small choices add up. Even directing a small portion… March 15, 2026
Local News Fewer children raise economic questions in La Plata County costs, uncertainty cited as reasons for remaining child-free March 9, 2026
From the Chamber Advocacy is a collaborative effort Jeff Dupont If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that business owners must be resilient. We’ve navigated… March 8, 2026
Local News Starlight Lounge closes after 20 years on Main Avenue in Durango ‘It was time,’ longtime owner says March 7, 2026
Local News City Council greenlights 24% reduction in Durango marijuana business licensing fees Meanwhile, councilors gather information on what a dedicated sales tax could collect March 5, 2026
Business $10 stadium hot dog in Colorado lives on as effort to prevent high ‘captive audience’ pricing meets demise Bill 1012 was rejected Tuesday during its first hearing at the Colorado Capitol March 4, 2026
Food Hoopla Ice Cream makes its debut in Durango sell out before pop-up appearance at Anarchy Brewing Co. March 4, 2026
Local News Longtime Fort Lewis College faculty member appointed as Katz School of Business dean Institution selects internal candidate after national search March 2, 2026
Local News City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge February 27, 2026
Local News What does the Supreme Court tariff ruling mean for La Plata County small businesses? uncertainty complicates operations, local owners say February 26, 2026
Local News Maria’s Bookshop files lawsuit against city of Durango over police warrant argues compliance, without proper hearing, would have ‘chilling effect’ on free speech February 24, 2026
Local News Durango City Council to examine adjusting business fees for marijuana retailers to consider proration, alignment with state requirements February 24, 2026
Local News Agile Space Industries raises $17 million in oversubscribed funding round Company cites strong investor demand for exceeding goal February 24, 2026
Local News Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony February 20, 2026
Business Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows President Donald Trump visits Coosa Steel Corporation, Thursday in Rome, Ga. (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press)dur-i-syn WASHINGTON – Tariffs paid by midsize… February 19, 2026
Business Crocs had a good holiday season but still struggles under the heel of tariffs A display of Crocs stands in a display at the Denver auto show on Sept. 17, 2021, at Elitch's Gardens… February 18, 2026
Local News Is Durango obligated to help businesses negatively impacted by city operations? Councilors contemplate a remediation program February 15, 2026
Regional News ‘Tamale Act’ would expand the kinds of food Colorado home chefs can sell Refrigerated and meat items would be allowable under state’s Cottage Foods Act February 13, 2026
Local News Photos: Out with the old in with the new Casey McVay, manager of Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service, talks about how much easier it is changing the… February 12, 2026
Local News West Slope Westies opens dance studio in old Northpoint Furniture location ‘You will be welcomed, and if you stay long enough, you will be dancing,’ organization co-creator says February 12, 2026
Local News Is an economic rebirth on the horizon for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory? Interim CEO aims to return iconic Durango business to sound financial footing February 9, 2026
The Durango Herald Penny phaseout means small savings for some cash-paying customers in Durango Market instituting rounding policies; other stores may follow February 3, 2026