Local News
Verdict is in: No sky diving into Durango’s Off-Leash Dog Park
Odiorne’s search for a landing zone continues
Business
Local News
Woodhouse Spa terminates lease with new building owners amid dispute
estimated $400,000 in unused gift cards may be worthless
Business
Tarpley RV closes, taking out a premier player in Durango RV market
Company employed an average of 15 to 20 full-time employees
Local News
American Heritage Railways purchases share in Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Executives say two companies are perfect fit for collaboration
Local News
Durango gas prices begin to dip, but remain high
spokesman, Visit Durango don’t expect much reprieve this month given summer’s ‘last hurrah’
Local News
Four-story building planned for empty lot in downtown Durango
Avenue complex would take over parking lot south of Crossroads Building
Local News
La Plata County home watch business believes new accreditation bolsters credibility further
Home Watch & More, which is based in Bayfield, obtained accreditation from National Home Watch Association in May
Local News
West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango for second year
Startup Colorado Pitch Competition aims to provide five rural founders $280,000 in investment opportunities
Business
Fewer La Plata County homes sold during second quarter 2024
Interest rates continue to deter sellers from putting their homes on the market
Local News
Ignacio looks to become single-jurisdiction housing authority
would allow town to obtain financing on Rock Creek subdivision project, better manage short-term debt
New Mexico
Colorado judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons grocery ‘megamerger’
has been opposed by labor unions and consumer advocates
Local News
New Southern Ute program to help foster entrepreneurship opportunities
Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market and Outdoor Business Lab to launch on Friday
Local News
StoneAge Tools hosts charity team-building event in Durango
will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado
Local News
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory hires former Ballantine Communications executive as new CFO
Cass credits company’s loyal consumer following as a reason for taking job
Local News
Durango forming focus group to inform Downtown’s Next Step
Historic Main Avenue, business access common criticisms of pro-pedestrian project
Business
Southern Ute Indian Tribe invests in 500,000-square-foot hemp processing plant
Chairman says investment represents tribe’s commitment to environmental stewardship
Local News
Outpost at Helen’s Corner, a landmark northeast of Durango, closes shop
Property near Lemon Reservoir is on the market for $1.4 million
Local News
Billy Goat Saloon, an iconic watering hole near Bayfield, plans to close Aug. 11
Establishment cites rising insurance costs, trademark litigation as reasons
Local News
Two Southwest Colorado grocery stores could be sold in Kroger-Albertsons merger
Workers union faults potential buyer for lack of track record managing a large number of stores
Local News
Ignacio-area farm expanding presence by bolstering vegetable, tree shrub inventories
Farms obtained business permit to help provide extra inventory for La Plata County grocers
Local News
Farmers Market: Sunbird makes herbal drink mixers
elixirs are made with locally harvested fruits
Local News
How are Bayfield vacation rentals impacting housing availability, expenses?
Concerns linger over the effect properties are having on homes
Regional News
Medical marijuana patients and sales on a long decline in Colorado
Medical marijuana sales have hit their lowest levels in at least 10 years, totaling only $15 million in April, down 63% from April 2021, according to the State Department of…
Regional News
Oil production rebounds in Colorado, drillers optimistic
The sun sets behind an oil pump jack and the Rocky Mountains near Fredrick. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe adopted rules that meet or exceed the Bureau of Land Management’s…
Local News
Pagosa Springs brewpub to close original location in September
of Riff Raff Brewing Company says having two locations within close proximity was bad for business
Local News
Durango breweries release new craft beer honoring 50 years of the Colorado Trail
the Trail pale ale now available at participating places
Gallery
Photos: Working with wood
craftsman uses wood joinery, rather than nails or screws to construct homes and other structures
Local News
Six Durango businesses receive USDA funding for solar energy projects
U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizes cost savings, clean power production
Business
Martin named head of safehouse, shelter
Veronica Martin VOA Colorado has named Veronica Martin the senior director of Durango’s Community Shelter and Southwest Safehouse. In her position, Martin will oversee the facilities’ services and programs and…