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How Ouray’s ice farmers nurture a frozen crop that is beautiful and climbable

Ouray Ice Park ice farmer Jason Watkins heads out to work not on a tractor but a quad runner with…

February 12, 2024

Local News

New custom bike retailer enters Durango cycling market

E-commerce business specializes in titanium frames for pack biking and trail riding

February 10, 2024

Business

Two Colorado Starbucks employees – and thousands of supporters nationwide – celebrate recent win for unionized workers

and Colorado Springs baristas won ruling that ordered company to reinstate former positions, back pay

February 9, 2024

Business

CEO of Southwest Health named Region 9 Leader of the Year

Joe Theine received the Ed Morlan Economic Development Leader of the Year Award from Region 9. (Courtesy) Joe Theine, CEO…

February 8, 2024

Business

Southwest Small Business Development Center is named Region 9 Partner of the Year

Southwest Small Business Development Center Courtesy Photo. The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has presented the Southwest…

February 8, 2024

Local News

Thrills and spills abound at Snowdown ‘Beer Puppeteer’ contest

gathered to test their dexterity and beer-guzzling abilities Friday at Carver Brewing Co.

February 3, 2024

Local News

Housing inventory declines as certain markets in Bayfield decrease in median price

Interest rates could lower into the 5%-6% range in 2024

February 3, 2024

Local News

La Plata County contractor breaks ground on weather radar tower

system expected online this year

February 2, 2024

Local News

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory moves on from CEO

chairman says company wants to focus more on its franchising system

January 29, 2024

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport breaks record for traffic in 2023

431,828 passengers traveled through DRO in 2023, up from prior record set in 2021

January 29, 2024

Local News

Strater Hotel dedicating rooms to figures who helped shape Durango’s history

immortalized include former President Gerald Ford, plus local icons Charles Schumacher and Olga Little

January 29, 2024

Local News

Region 9 Economic Development project manager views future of Southwest Colorado’s economy as ‘glass half full’

Heather Otter discusses the advancement of career and technical education and its positive impact on the region

January 27, 2024

Local News

Get ready for peace, love and to throw down for Snowdown

Durango’s winter festival welcomes 200 events over 10 days

January 26, 2024

Regional News

Why Xcel Energy’s push to expand EV incentives has divided climate and consumer advocates

Benny Gutierrez with Nissan of Durango, seen here in 2020, demonstrates the different types of electrical plug-ins on the all-electric…

January 26, 2024

Business

Days Inn on north Main Avenue is getting a new look and name

decide to gear new brand toward outdoor community

January 22, 2024

Local News

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City

labor shortages is the main factor in decision

January 19, 2024

Local News

$6 million in construction funding awarded to Three Springs senior living center

Construction started in 2022 to provide more options for assisted living

January 17, 2024

Local News

High-speed internet arrives in Bayfield

Virtually every household and business can tap into fiber-optic line

January 16, 2024

Regional News

Recalls increase for tainted marijuana, as the industry calls for a study

Leaves of a Cannabis plant seen on display at the first ever Cannabis Exhibit at the California State Fair and…

January 16, 2024

Local News

Seasonal flights between Durango and Houston to return this summer

Twice-weekly flights will provide greater access to southeastern United States, Latin America

January 13, 2024

Local News

Open Sky Wilderness Therapy announces closure

18 years, the business employed 1,400 people in Durango

January 13, 2024

Local News

Tesla to install eight superchargers at Durango Transit Center

Charging stations will be required to work with other electric vehicle models

January 11, 2024

Local News

Cost of living instills economic pessimism in Southwest Colorado residents

Economists break down what the state and county economies looked like in 2023

January 10, 2024

Local News

Durango urban renewal authority spends $550K on housing, neighborhood improvements in 2023

MidTown URA brimming with potential, community development director says

January 10, 2024

Local News

Durango railroad revives 143-year-old locomotive

American Heritage Railways forges new path with restoration work

January 9, 2024

Community

Pueblo Seed and Food Company to open for 2024

Cortez company, which will open on Jan. 19, sells products made from whole grains, along with a long list of…

January 4, 2024

Local News

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

causes extensive damage to kitchen area

January 2, 2024

Business

Southeast Durango facility helping baseball, softball players stay sharp year-round

Athletics launched operations back in May

December 31, 2023

Local News

Residents share perspective on shopping environment in Durango

Shoppers weigh in on the Durango Mall, what the city’s retail ecosystem needs

December 27, 2023

Local News

Durango business Mable’s Bagels to call it quits

man behind the bagel will pursue a career in school counseling

December 24, 2023