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Durango Craft Spirits earns awards
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Durango Craft Spirits earns awards

November 15, 2016

Soiled Doves Vodka won a gold medal and Mayday Moonshine won a silver medal. Durango Craft Spirits was also named Colorado Vodka Distillery of the Year. Durango Craft Spirits is…

Durango Coca-Cola expands territory
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Durango Coca-Cola expands territory

November 15, 2016

The bottler has assumed territory in Gallup, N.M. Financial terms were not disclosed. The completion of the acquisition in New Mexico increases Durango Coke’s workforce by 34 employees. “The Gallup…

More farmers are having trouble making loan payments
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More farmers are having trouble making loan payments

November 15, 2016

A farmer harvests corn in Sheffield, Illinois. More U.S. farmers are facing financial stress because of higher debt and falling food prices.Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News Four years after record U.S. crop…

Business After Hours will be at FLC
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Business After Hours will be at FLC

November 15, 2016

It will be hosted by Fort Lewis College in the Student Union Ballroom, 1000 Rim Drive. Cost is $7 for Chamber members and for each guest. Free parking starts at…

Downtown will have plenty to do this holiday
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Downtown will have plenty to do this holiday

November 15, 2016

Downtown kicks things off with Singing with Santa on Friday Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at First National Bank of Durango by 5:45 pm,…

Is a tiny house right for you?
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Is a tiny house right for you?

November 12, 2016

Their main appeal is their lower cost and the desire by some to minimize their possessions and living space. Like anything else, there are positives and negatives associated with the…

Will new president spur development?
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Will new president spur development?

November 12, 2016

Some real estate officials and economists are speculating that having a real estate developer in the White House could spur new projects and housing around the country. One noted that…

San Juan Basin Health has announced new hires
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San Juan Basin Health has announced new hires

November 8, 2016

Shannon Shropshire is the newest assessment, planning and communications specialist. She will be focused on assisting with the next Community Health Needs Assessment and 2018 Public Health Improvement Plan. She received…

SCAPE accepting applications
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SCAPE accepting applications

November 8, 2016

SCAPE helps launch start-up companies by providing office space, mentoring and access to funding. Call 317-0880 or visit www.goscape.org for more information.

Region 9 earns award for SCAPE
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Region 9 earns award for SCAPE

November 8, 2016

SCAPE is a 3-year-old program that helps launch new businesses to create more jobs in Southwest Colorado. Companies that are accepted into the six-month program receive office space, intense mentoring…

Terri Steinberg joins Hair Fusion
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Terri Steinberg joins Hair Fusion

November 8, 2016

Terri has more than 20 years experience in the salon and spa industry, which includes advanced haircuts for both men and women, coloring, highlighting and makeup. For an appointment call…

Durango Rocks nominations due Friday
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Durango Rocks nominations due Friday

November 8, 2016

Durango Rocks award nomination forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday to the Durango Chamber of Commerce. The categories are: Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year,…

Business After Hours will be Nov. 17 at FLC
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Business After Hours will be Nov. 17 at FLC

November 8, 2016

The Durango Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17. It will be hosted by Fort Lewis College in the Student…

Physical therapist offers free presentations on Fridays
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Physical therapist offers free presentations on Fridays

November 8, 2016

Andre Botha, physical therapist and co-owner of Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness, will host presentations on a variety of topics including back pain, stress, breathing, weight loss, cardiovascular training, balance,…

Dish’s Sling TV bracing for new competition
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Dish’s Sling TV bracing for new competition

November 8, 2016

Guests look over products in the Sling Television booth at INTX: The Internet & Television Expo in Chicago.Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News AT&T, which has tied up with Time Warner in a…

It’s robots, not Mexico, taking U.S. factory jobs
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It’s robots, not Mexico, taking U.S. factory jobs

November 8, 2016

He might want to bash the robots instead. Despite Ttrump’s charge that “we don’t make anything anymore,” manufacturing is still flourishing in America. Problem is, factories don’t need as many…

Smith & Wesson  getting new name
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Smith & Wesson getting new name

November 8, 2016

The board already approved a new moniker for the 164-year-old company starting Jan. 1: American Outdoor Brands Corp. Investors will vote on the change at a Dec. 13 meeting, Smith…

‘Women and Wealth’ seminar offered Nov. 10
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‘Women and Wealth’ seminar offered Nov. 10

November 1, 2016

The topic of discussion will be “Women & Wealth: a clear view of retirement and the confidence to a well-planned life.” The seminar is free, but reservations are required and…

Insurance, financial advisers to meet Nov. 10
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Insurance, financial advisers to meet Nov. 10

November 1, 2016

There is no cost for members, and lunch is $20 for non-members. The topic will be “Getting a financial advantage by knowing how banking works in 2016,” to be presented…

Sarah Doane joins Buena Vista Builders
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Sarah Doane joins Buena Vista Builders

November 1, 2016

Sarah Doane previously worked at the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado as the executive assistant for two years and has been in Durango for five years. She is involved…

Dawes receives professional award
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Dawes receives professional award

November 1, 2016

The association is a Colorado professional organization of lawyers which represents injured workers in their workers compensation claims. Dawes received the award for his “tireless and outstanding work on behalf…