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San Juan National Forest begins hiring for 2022 field season

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

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

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

‘Buy it when you see it.’ Retailers dread holiday shortages

‘Buy it when you see it.’ Retailers dread holiday shortages

Ginger Pigg in her gift boutique The Perfect Pigg in Cumming, Ga. on Oct. 22. She says she is struggling…

October 27, 2021

Homeslice Pizza in Durango sells restaurants to Peak Food & Beverage

Homeslice Pizza in Durango sells restaurants to Peak Food & Beverage

of Steamworks, El Moro and Bird’s add to their portfolio

October 26, 2021

Trump plan for new media venture gets investors’ thumbs up

Trump plan for new media venture gets investors’ thumbs up

Donald Trump speaks during a rally Jan. 6 protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as president in Washington.…

October 21, 2021

Colorado ski resorts are in an uphill battle for workers amid the historic labor shortage

Colorado ski resorts are in an uphill battle for workers amid the historic labor shortage

‘Help wanted’ ads outnumber ‘for rent’ listings in communities enduring housing, worker shortages

October 20, 2021

U-Haul to open self-storage facility in Durango

U-Haul to open self-storage facility in Durango

A contemporary U-Haul retail and self-storage facility is coming to Durango south of Wilson Gulch Drive and north of the…

October 18, 2021

Apple orchard owners battle frost, hail and insects during first year of ownership

Apple orchard owners battle frost, hail and insects during first year of ownership

Plata County family learned lessons, is focused on successes

October 17, 2021

Colorado tourism pushing for international visitors, new director says

Colorado tourism pushing for international visitors, new director says

Pandemic put brakes on global travel in 2020, which cost the state over a billion dollars

October 16, 2021

Colorado ski resort offers a $49+ chance to skip the lift line, triggering a skier backlash

Colorado ski resort offers a $49+ chance to skip the lift line, triggering a skier backlash

U.S. senator calls on Powdr to kill the program

October 15, 2021

Shoppers can earn $50 gift cards for patronizing north Main Avenue businesses

Shoppers can earn $50 gift cards for patronizing north Main Avenue businesses

Program in its second year helps spur economic activity, benefits customers

October 12, 2021

Distribution of Durango brews brings in beer tourists

Distribution of Durango brews brings in beer tourists

enthusiasts outside area get taste of what Durango has to offer

October 10, 2021

Durango Diner is sold, but don’t worry: New owner says he’ll keep greasy spoon the same

Durango Diner is sold, but don’t worry: New owner says he’ll keep greasy spoon the same

and Donna Broad owned downtown eatery for 41 years

October 6, 2021

Kroegers Ace Hardware under new ownership

Kroegers Ace Hardware under new ownership

Expanded benefits for employees and a larger inventory are on the way

October 2, 2021

Tico Time brings joy to some, misery for others

Tico Time brings joy to some, misery for others

Neighbors of RV resort say loud music, nudity has made life ‘hell’

September 29, 2021

Farmers Market: Reconnect Skincare fuses nature and cosmetics

Farmers Market: Reconnect Skincare fuses nature and cosmetics

Chemical sensitivities led Juran to create own body products

September 28, 2021

Why do Durango hotels reject hiring bonuses as a way to stymie labor shortage?

Why do Durango hotels reject hiring bonuses as a way to stymie labor shortage?

hoteliers view perks as ‘quick fixes’ to employment woes

September 26, 2021

BID fall promotions and events

What's Up Downtown

BID fall promotions and events

Durango Business Improvement District has several events and promotions planned for this fall. Come out and join us! The North…

September 25, 2021

At economic summit, keynote speaker stresses importance of embracing humanity of modern workers

At economic summit, keynote speaker stresses importance of embracing humanity of modern workers

National Geographic photographer recounts near-death experience in Pakistan

September 21, 2021

Spoke Sound combines speakers and wall art

Spoke Sound combines speakers and wall art

Distributed mode loudspeaker tech transforms images into audio-visual experiences

September 18, 2021

Video content: A small business’ best friend

The Tourism Effect

Video content: A small business’ best friend

Over the past 18 months, the Visit Durango team has been intrigued and excited by a quickly expanding trend: Short…

September 18, 2021

Economic Alliance Summit features author, photographer and local business leader

Economic Alliance Summit features author, photographer and local business leader

of 2021 event is ‘Rehumanizing Work’

September 18, 2021

Odd Bird brings baked goods with a twist

Odd Bird brings baked goods with a twist

delivers chef’s choice ‘Pajama Boxes’ on Saturday mornings

September 15, 2021

Two Durango breweries receive medals at Great American Beer Festival

Two Durango breweries receive medals at Great American Beer Festival

Steamworks, Ska Brewing take prizes for chile beer and English ale, respectively

September 13, 2021

Summer tourism winds down, but ‘shoulder seasons’ pick up in Durango

Summer tourism winds down, but ‘shoulder seasons’ pick up in Durango

Businesses have a good season despite fewer visitors

September 13, 2021

The time of giving is here

From the Chamber

The time of giving is here

Autumn is by far my favorite time of year. I love fall sports, the cooler nights and changing colors. It’s…

September 11, 2021

La Plata County man finds new job, new hope

La Plata County man finds new job, new hope

washing company helps lift Nathan Pease out of homelessness

September 8, 2021

Private and public ownership

Private and public ownership

The sales of a handful of prominent private and publicly-owned properties in Durango have been hot topics of discussion within…

September 4, 2021

Tales of Tomorrow comics shop closing reluctantly

Tales of Tomorrow comics shop closing reluctantly

Farmington store to shutter because of manga shortage

September 3, 2021

Oh Hi expands distribution of CBD seltzers to 10 states

Oh Hi expands distribution of CBD seltzers to 10 states

Cannabidiol beverages now available from Alaska to Florida

September 3, 2021