Here is some almost mind-boggling information concerning the effect of tourism on our economy: As of 2015, tourism accounted for 26 percent of the jobs in La Plata County, making…
Two registered nurses open spa with medical applications
Joe Wheeling owner of James Ranch, talks about the future of agriculture as a panelist at an economic development forum hosted by La Plata County on Friday. Laura Lewis Marchino,…
Zumacom expands service to Dolores, Lewis
In 2008, Hurricane Ike tore the roof off his business, Three Brothers Bakery. Now, he estimates, he’s facing $1 million in damage and lost revenue from Harvey – the fifth…
A man walks past a Microsoft sign set up for the Microsoft BUILD conference at Moscone Center in 2015 in San Francisco. Microsoft president and chief legal officer Brad Smith…
An employee sorts Legos in the LEGO flagship store unveiled as part of the new Les Halles shopping mall during the press visit in April 2016 in Paris. Danish toy…
The guest speaker will be Matthew Sarchet, representing the Warner Pacific sales team, who will give a presentation about the past and future of benefits administration and 1 CE credit.…
In three years, pub box has expanded rapidly
Erin Neer Erin Neer, a certified public accountant, founded MUNIRevs in 2011 but signed up this year for the Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs to accelerate the growth of…
Project on Florida Road adds 20 units to rental market
Startup aims to help rural utilities move away from traditional technology
Fort Lewis College study surveys festivalgoers, businesses
Driving also means listening to podcasts, and the Freakonomics episode “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask)” (http://bit.ly/FreakonomicsAug2) featured a revealing three-question quiz, which…
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview with Liz Claman of the Fox Business Network May 8 in Omaha, Neb. Buffett says the storm damage in…
The sharp, 9 percent drop in coverage means many residents fleeing Harvey’s floodwaters have no financial backup to fix up their homes and will have to draw on savings or…
Automating audits helps capture lost sales tax revenue
Graduates of Durango entrepreneur program look for backers for their new ideas
‘Litline’ shows you your path, speed and lets you share it with other users
Visitors look at a 1959 Chevrolet Impala vehicle and (from second left) a 1981 Delorean DMC12, a 1966 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duet and a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle Type I…
Alfreda Greyeyes was hired as a universal banker at the bank’s Bodo office. Greyeyes is from Bloomfield, lived in Durango for 16 years and returned to Bloomfield, where she most…
Greg and Hunter Mantell-Hecathorn Homes that meet the requirements of the DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Home program are eligible to receive the award. For more information, visit www.m-hbuilders.com.
A physician from PPSW, a school nurse from MMS and a behavioral health clinician will be on staff. Basic diagnostic tests, such as strep and urine, will be available on…
Housing Solution’s Transitional Housing and Solar Barn Raising programs were recognized. The nonprofit collaborated with Durango Adult Education Center and 4Core to create and offer the programs. For more information,…
Technology development company growing
These organizations, referred to as the A,B,C,D, & L group, are as follows: “A” stands for Alliance – or more formally the La Plata County Economic Development Alliance. Headed by…
Sobre Mesa replacing Pepperhead with ‘something different’
Broadband initiative broadens request for partnership
