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Chamber of Commerce announces Durango Rocks Awards finalists

Ceremony to be postponed until spring because of COVID-19

January 19, 2022

Local News

Entrepreneurial accelerator program accepting applications until end of January

Virtual SCAPE Q&A scheduled for Wednesday

January 19, 2022

Local News

BID gives update on grants, bump-outs, July 4 activities

a drone light show replace traditional fireworks this Independence Day?

January 15, 2022

Local News

Demand for guns and ammo near record highs, but some shops hit hard by supply chain hang-ups

Colorado Bureau of Investigation recorded 487,097 firearm transactions in 2020

January 14, 2022

Food

Farm to Fingers Grazing launches new line of sauces and spreads

Bottles of chimichurri and Romesco can now be found on local shelves

January 9, 2022

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s economy has rebounded, but aging, labor and housing remain concerns

Economic outlook offers mixed bag for region, state

January 8, 2022

Local News

Service disruption for some AT&T customers lasts weeks in Forest Lakes subdivision

operations resumed Monday, wireless provider says

January 5, 2022

Regional News

Grand Junction chairlift maker is busier than ever

a sign that ski resorts are doing well and expect trend to continue

January 2, 2022

Local News

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022

Business

Second Holiday Rewards Program in Durango billed as biggest yet

Business Improvement District tracked about $136,000 in local spending

December 30, 2021

Education

‘Portrait of a Graduate’: What do students need to succeed?

Durango School District asks businesses, community leaders for feedback

December 26, 2021

Local News

Purgatory Resort owner purchases Mercury building in Durango

plans have been finalized for repurposing the 81,380-square-foot commercial space

December 18, 2021

Local News

Beloved ‘everything’ store closing its doors after 35 years in Cortez

reflects on music evolution and generations of customers

December 17, 2021

Business

CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health

launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates

December 16, 2021

Local News

The Osprey Packs story: Its roots, success, sale and its future in Cortez

major changes planned at company headquarters

December 7, 2021

Local News

Nugget Mountain Bar and La Plata County spar over permitting

was good during height of pandemic is now subject to intense scrutiny

December 6, 2021

Local News

Cortez-based Osprey Packs agrees to sell to Helen of Troy

$414 million deal expected to be finalized by end of the year

November 30, 2021

Local News

What are Durango businesses doing to win you over?

Downtown stores, business group list best reasons to shop local

November 27, 2021

Local News

Transit pass and parking card discounts coincide with Noel Nite

Downtown Durango could be packed if shoppers turn out

November 26, 2021

Local News

Holiday Rewards Program incentivizes local shopping

The sidewalks of downtown Durango were filled in 2017 during Noel Night. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn The Durango Business Improvement…

November 25, 2021

Local News

Did a digital app cripple Friday Night Magic in Durango?

House Games owner unsure if app, COVID-19 affecting events

November 21, 2021

Business

Wells Group Real Estate co-founder Jim Wotkyns retires from brokerage

key to thriving in the world of real estate is relationships, he says

November 21, 2021

Local News

Ballantine Communications CEO steps down after eight years

reaffirms commitment to serving Southwest Colorado

November 19, 2021

Local News

Could a small grocery store be coming to Bayfield?

annexes 16 acres for commercial development

November 17, 2021

Local News

More than 80 Durango businesses say they will participate in ‘Noel Nite’

Consumer holiday promotion is scheduled for Dec. 3

November 12, 2021

Local News

Table to Farm Compost set to launch Southwest Colorado’s first commercial composting operation

Facility will increase production as demand for recycling organic matter grows

November 11, 2021

Regional News

Feds say COVID cost the outdoor recreation industry $156 billion in 2020. But did it really?

analysis shows a 19.5% decline, but that includes losses outside the industry

November 10, 2021

Local News

‘Shop Local for the Holidays’ replaces 2021 Noel Night in Durango

Promotion seeks to disperse foot traffic from one of busiest nights of the year

November 10, 2021

Business

San Juan National Forest begins hiring for 2022 field season

To see all the available positions, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sanjuan/about-forest/jobs. The application period is from Nov. 5-12. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/. For…

November 9, 2021

Local News

Bump-out season comes to an end; should outdoor seating become permanent in Durango?

Customers appreciate street-side dining, businesses say extra space is an economic boon

November 2, 2021