Local News
State program provides retirement fund for small-business employees
Employers with five or more staff members to be automatically enrolled in 2023
Business
Local News
How will city of Durango use single-use bag fees?
Officials have no plans to collect more than the 10 cents per bag being required by state of Colorado
Community
Master of Social Work available this summer
The University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work Four Corners Program is accepting applications for the Advanced Standing MSW program starting this summer. Students with a bachelor’s degree in…
Business
Economic Development Alliance welcomes new board members
La Plata County Economic Development Alliance membership welcomed three new board members at its October meeting. Kent Curtis of First Southwest Bank, Mitch Dye of Imagenet Consulting and Jason Portz…
Local News
Higher Purpose Homes commit to building affordable housing
Startup company actively seeks investors in attempt to produce 250 homes a year
Local News
Companies look to grow labor force through SCAPE investors
2022 startup showcase features experienced companies looking to expand marketing and employment
Local News
Durango weighs options ahead of statewide single-use bag fees at large retailers
hopes to alleviate confusion for business owners and consumers once state law takes effect
Local News
Durango business owners sober about voting ‘no’ on host of ballot measures
alcohol-related measures draw the ire of local merchants
Local News
Hawaiian coffee franchise to open shop in Pagosa Springs
Ass sees growth potential in destination towns like Steamboat, Telluride, Aspen and Durango
Business
PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods brings unique style to fly fishing
Springs based e-commerce business is set to open its first store next week
Local News
Homeslice to open its new location this week on north Main Avenue in Durango
Bird’s location will include drive-thru window for online orders
Local News
Purgatory Resort bike patrol votes to unionize
Patrollers seek year-round status for better pay, benefits and worker retention
Local News
Lawsuit filed in Durango seeks to resolve contract dispute between moviemaking businesses
Complaint says film studio took money to build sets that were never made
Business
Matheson awarded Durango Botanic Gardens Docent of the Quarter
(Courtesy) Sharon Matheson was awarded the Durango Botanic Gardens Docent of the Quarter Award during the docent social on Sept. 8. She and her husband moved to Durango in 1988.…
Local News
Durango staff recommends keeping bump-outs for 3 to 5 more years
Council considers a fee for business owners if program is extended
Business
Comfort Keepers announces new hire
Lacey Enderle Comfort Keepers In Home Care welcomes Lacey Enderle to its team as its client services manager. Enderle moved to Durango in 2006. She has been an active member…
Business
TripOutside sets up in Durango to offer outdoor adventure listings countrywide
got their start working remotely in an RV
Business
New housing development comes to the Animas Valley
Dalton Ranch adds more single-family lots north of Durango
Business
Durango based nonprofit opens new office
On Aug 10, HomesFund purchased the entire second floor of the Colorado Heritage Building, 150 E. Ninth St. HomesFund will occupy the main office suite, unit 207, and lease the…
Local News
Mercy Hospital CEO appointed to lead Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
Patrick Sharp to start at sister Centura Health facilities Oct. 3
Business
LPEA’s Matlock named a finalist for award
Jessica Matlock, La Plata Electric Association CEO, was named as one of three finalists for the 2022 SEPA Utility Transformation Leader of the Year award. The awards recognize the nation’s…
Local News
Study seeks answers, solutions to downtown Durango parking woes
the city need higher meter fees, better public transportation, a parking garage – or none of the above?
Business
Purgatory Resort sets opening date
Purgatory Resort will open for the season on Nov. 19. Snow-making upgrades and other infrastructure/operations improvements have allowed for a 25% increase in expected snow production. For trip planning or…
Local News
Main Mall in downtown Durango goes big on solar power
to install 600 panels on rooftop, making it the largest array in town
Regional News
Vail Resorts to limit number of day lift tickets during 2022-23 season
is meant to prevent overcrowding and maintain a quality experience for skiers
Local News
Some Durango store owners fear Main Avenue redesign would limit access to shops
75 businesses sign letter to city objecting to new downtown vision
Business
Remote work hasn’t lost popularity in Durango
the height of the pandemic fades, remote work continues to appeal to those living in rural areas
Local News
Nugget Mountain Bar near Purgatory Resort changes ownership
La Plata County establishment welcomes new faces amid permit disputes
Business
Tailwind Nutrition releases new active hydration electrolyte mix
Durango outdoor community plays part in company’s success
The Durango Herald
How a restless couple established a Durango legacy tradition
and Arthur Ballantine took a big leap in the 1950s