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Animas Surgical Hospital names insider as CEO
Roberts started at the hospital as a receptionist 20 years ago
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Durango’s StoneAge Inc. named to Outside Magazine’s list of top 50 workplaces in U.S.
Company reportedly pays an average salary of $86,000 per year
Regional News
2024 looking good for Colorado jobs, but interest rates will still be a sticking point, CU report says
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment offices in downtown Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News The state’s employment is estimated to increase 2.2% in 2023, which equates…
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Little things poppin’: Longtime popcorn entrepreneur brings gourmet business to downtown Durango
Durango Gourmet Popcorn intends to enter Durango retail and wholesale market
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Colorado Secretary of State discusses new laws protecting small businesses with Durango, county leaders
Griswold goes over protections against scammers, deceptive solicitations
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Meadow Market brings food options to Durango’s Edgemont neighborhood
Business offers groceries, breakfast and lunch menu items
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La Plata Food Equity Coalition work group elevates minority entrepreneurs
putting language justice, commissary kitchens, more resources in business owners’ fingertips
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Durango BID Holiday Rewards Program attempts to compete with last year’s record
Shopper incentives produced over $140,000 in local spending in 2022
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Number of vehicles exceed parking capacity, as Durango-La Plata County Airport experiences big holiday weekend
of Thanksgiving travelers increase across the country
Regional News
Colorado car sales are rising, despite strikes and interest rates
A prospective buyer surveys a row of unsold 2023 QX60 luxury sports-utility vehicles at an Infiniti dealership Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Highlands Ranch. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)David Zalubowski The…
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Passengers delayed over seven hours at Durango-La Plata County Airport
anticipates Thanksgiving weekend air traffic to break local record
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Shop local on ‘Noel Night’
Richard Ballantinedu1-i-syn Dear Readers, Inserted in today’s Durango Herald is the Noel Night gift guide that features more than 40 local businesses that are welcoming shoppers this Friday evening. The…
Regional News
40,000 people work at Denver International Airport. Here are a few of the faces you may meet – and their advice for travelers
Medferyashwork Dawd, seen here on Nov. 1, 2023, works at Hudson News at Denver International Airport. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News “I remember them talking about reaching 60…
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LPEA sells communications company as part of strategic move
of directors have goal to pursue funding for broadband connections for all members
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Axis Health System approved by the state as an enterprise zone project
agency says this will help expand health care resources
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Durango audiologist nominated for award for work in Zambia
Chandace Jeep, who sees babies from Durango and Cortez, helped establish newborn hearing screening program in the South African country
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Boarding Haus owner discusses the rise of snowboarding, success of shop
Agnew shares his perspective on how Durango has changed and REI coming to town
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Gas prices drop in Southwest Colorado. What does this mean for the holidays?
demand is low and supply is high, economist says
Business
Thousands of Venezuelan migrants in Denver want to work but can’t afford the $545 federal application fee
Community Foundation is raising funds to help migrants with the application fee and Gov. Jared Polis had asked the feds to waive it
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Durango company receives housing incentive grant to build 66 affordable homes
Age Systems gets up to $680,000 for cross-laminated timber projects
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Voters favor continued funding for Durango Business Improvement District
79% of votes cast support continuing BID with 2 mill property tax
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The Nugget Mountain Bar needs to move food truck, again
with fire code create dilemma for north La Plata County business
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United Airlines introduces second Airbus to Durango market
aircraft, maintained frequency represent increased seat capacity
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Home prices up, sales down during third quarter in La Plata County
interest rates a ‘nemesis’ for prospective homebuyers
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Durango businesses receive ‘green business’ certifications from 4CORE
businesses recognized for efforts becoming more environment friendly
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10 Mercy physicians honored with lifetime achievement awards
Organizer hopes awards will increase physician retention and preserve institutional knowledge
Business
Region 9 Economic Development hires SWORD coordinator
Claire West The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado announces that Claire West has joined the team as the Project Coordinator for the SouthWEST Opioid Response District. West…
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Higher Purpose Homes close to having capital for modular factory in Mancos
Modular building company seeks state funding to provide affordable housing solutions
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Chef Safari opens new African fusion food truck in Durango
delivers spiced cuisine at Ted’s Rentals & Sales