The Durango Herald Penny phaseout means small savings for some cash-paying customers in Durango Market instituting rounding policies; other stores may follow February 3, 2026
Local News Sky Dine to take over concessions at Durango-La Plata County Airport Five-year deal includes option to extend contract January 30, 2026
Local News La Plata County housing prices rise as in-town Durango dips home sales held steady compared with 2024 January 26, 2026
Local News Durango’s uneven economy leaves lower-income residents behind Economists say policy choices reflect the kind of community people want January 25, 2026
Local News Former T’s Smokehouse location now home to Taos-founded craft barbecue restaurant ‘We want people to feel at home,’ owner says January 24, 2026
Local News Ballantine Family Fund donated more than $455,000 to Southwest Colorado nonprofits in 2025 Donation numbers surpassed 2024 by more than $100,000 January 23, 2026
New Mexico Farmington Chamber of Commerce Redcoats to visit New Mexico Legislature Redcoats, goodwill ambassadors for local businesses and community January 23, 2026
Local News Durango company to build bus platforms for FIFA World Cup Business’ ‘largest project ever’ will be brought to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, CEO says January 20, 2026
Local News Durango City Council gives preliminary approval for new U-Haul self-storage building Three-story, 108,000-square-foot building would be located near Grandview Interchange January 19, 2026
Local News Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000 ‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says January 17, 2026
Local News How is Durango’s winter economy faring amid dry spell? Season’s not over, but it is ‘certainly a little worrisome,’ local business leader says January 17, 2026
Local News Finalists announced for Southwest Colorado Rocks awards 2026 marks first year Bayfield, Ignacio will join event January 14, 2026
Local News Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County ‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says January 14, 2026
Local News Durango Mall development deal collapses says property owners withdrew authorization request for housing, grocery store January 13, 2026
Local News Gable House Bed and Breakfast to host immersive murder mystery game for third year than a dozen participants can solve three-day case at historic inn January 12, 2026
Local News Durango Hot Springs petition calls for lower rates for locals 3,000 signatures collected in three days January 12, 2026
Local News Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel Rebranded 47-room lodge aims to draw outdoor adventurers January 7, 2026
Local News It’s about adapting: business and economy focus of forum at Fort Lewis College Southwest Economic Outlook spurred discussions on cost of living, stagnant wages and artificial intelligence January 6, 2026
Local News Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals January 6, 2026
Local News Texas real estate firm purchases Confluence at Three Springs apartments acquisition in Durango by Olympus Property January 5, 2026
Local News What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year January 5, 2026
Local News Visit Durango accepted into Colorado’s Accessible Travel Program 25 organizations to receive training, accessibility resources January 1, 2026
Local News A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations December 31, 2025
Local News Women entrepreneurs envision business futures in Durango owners near parity with men, but challenges persist December 21, 2025
Local News Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology EOSedge X-ray system offers faster scans, 3D reconstructions December 19, 2025
Local News Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years catered to tourists, but locals kept it going December 18, 2025
Local News Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights Proposal includes $185,000 from lodgers tax fund for minimum revenue guarantee to airline December 10, 2025
Local News Is Whole Foods coming to Durango? Residents push back on tentative plan to redevelop Durango Mall for grocery store, apartments December 10, 2025
Local News ‘Robust’ growth continues through 2025 at Durango-La Plata County Airport Government shutdown caused 30 canceled flights December 9, 2025
Gallery Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango Zia Fadil and Rebekah Quayle have their picture taken with Santa during Noel Night in downtown Durango on Friday as… December 5, 2025