Business

StoneAge Inc. becomes fully employee-owned

Founders sell stock to allow employees to purchase the company

February 11, 2023

Outdoors

Silverton Mountain plans a second chair at the frills-free ski hill

expert-only steep skiing mecca hopes a new lift will add fuel to town’s growing winter economy

February 10, 2023

Local News

Startup Colorado wants to help Durango entrepreneurs network

Organization relaunches itself as a nonprofit after being affiliated with CU Boulder for 11 years

February 9, 2023

Local News

Durango City Council pumps brakes on development proposals for downtown lot

two ideas include entertainment complex and condominiums

February 9, 2023

Business

Snowdown likely to have a positive impact on local businesses this year

anecdotal indicators shows yearly event was a boon for Durango

February 8, 2023

Local News

Taste of Durango is called off this year

members say spring event is too demanding on tight labor pool

February 7, 2023

Local News

Will car prices come down in 2023? Indicators suggest yes, but interest rates may slow demand

who bought vehicles during pandemic stuck with high payments, low trade-in values

February 7, 2023

Local News

Durango Ski & Patio to offer free ski rentals one day in February

Business owner hopes to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with the sport

February 2, 2023

Local News

Tax survey should have included county residents, says Durango Chamber of Commerce director

City respondents ranked tourism marketing low on list of priorities Local businesses stand to benefit if Durango tourism officials can…

February 2, 2023

Regional News

A study answers the question: Has legal pot in Colorado made other drug problems worse?

A study from the University of Colorado and the University of Minnesota uses long-term data on twins to assess the…

February 1, 2023

Local News

Home sales sputtered, median prices soared last year in Durango and La Plata County

spending power and high appreciation values deter homebuyers

January 31, 2023

Local News

Main Street Cortez perks up with a new coffee shop

Coffee House and Eatery restores popular community meeting place

January 31, 2023

Business

Colorado saw a lot of businesses open at the end of 2022 – and a lot close, too

Persistent inflation, rising interest rates and a growing tally of layoffs at big companies across the U.S. make it difficult…

January 30, 2023

Business

U.S. House OKs bill to open public land to development if reserve oil is tapped

Amendment from Rep. Boebert of Colorado would identify portions of Thompson Divide to be leased

January 30, 2023

Local News

Bayfield-area residents left in cold as AmeriGas fails to fill propane tanks

Company representative unsure what might be causing delivery delays in La Plata County

January 26, 2023

Local News

Sears Hometown Store is on its way out of the Durango Mall

Franchise-owned offshoot of parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

January 24, 2023

Local News

Is REI coming to Durango?

Community members speculate over the potential of having big-box outdoor retailer

January 23, 2023

Regional News

Colorado may end age-discriminating work questions

Bill 58 would put an end to asking applicants’ age

January 23, 2023

Regional News

Colorado regulators out of patience with oil well cleanup

K.P. Kauffman Co. says it will be in better financial condition if it sells northeastern Colorado wells to a company…

January 23, 2023

Local News

Errand Girl goes the distance – like hundreds of miles – to deliver your package (or mother)

Ignacio business involves a car, canine sidekick and an adventurous driver

January 23, 2023

Business

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory CEO satisfied with third quarter results

Durango flagship store sees increase in sales during fall months

January 16, 2023

Local News

Former El Moro general manager enters Durango City Council race

Woodruff says he’s ready to serve up a fresh perspective

January 13, 2023

Sports

Durango company becomes majority owner of the largest ski resort in Americas

Chile-based Valle Nevado is Mountain Capital Partners’ first international endeavor

January 13, 2023

Local News

San Juan Basin residents see sharp spike in natural gas bills

storage levels locally and nationally are blamed for price increase

January 12, 2023

Local News

Avian flu helps create shortage of eggs and higher prices at grocery stores

Experts say new Colorado law may also increase costs, but is unlikely to further reduce supply

January 10, 2023

Local News

New report downplays economic impact of Colorado’s oil and gas industry

energy transition continues, oil and gas jobs account for less than 1% of total state employment

January 9, 2023

Local News

Celebration of life for former Durango city councilor set for Jan. 21 at Fort Lewis College

Business owner and musician Chris Bettin to be honored at Community Concert Hall

January 5, 2023

Local News

Holiday Rewards Program has its best year yet

initiative’s third year brings in over $147,000 in spending at Durango businesses

December 28, 2022

Local News

Colorado AG Weiser forms task force to combat organized retail theft

Formation comes as new state law goes into effect aiming to reduce the anonymous online sale of stolen goods

December 28, 2022

Local News

Durango liquor stores predict sales drop-off in 2023

Starting in 2023 grocery stores will be able to sell wine, creating competition for local alcohol retailers

December 28, 2022