Business

Local News

Durango-based MUNIRevs purchased by Austin based GovOS

business to retain employees and offer new services

August 24, 2021

Local News

Aurum Labs in Durango receives state certification for hemp testing

Company also seeks nod from Drug Enforcement Agency

August 20, 2021

Local News

Re-evaluation of work-life priorities drive labor shortage in Southwest Colorado

Employees share complex reasons behind job transitions

August 16, 2021

From the Chamber

Finding good employees during the staffing crisis

“It can be like finding a needle in a haystack.” That’s what one business owner said to me recently while…

August 14, 2021

Business

Lawsuit could delay replacement for aging postal fleet

U.S. Postal Service Employee Brad Yonan surveys his 1993 Gramen postal vehicle July 10, 2012, after it caught fire as…

August 12, 2021

Local News

Freddy’s, a fast-casual chain eatery, opens in Durango

dogs and sandwiches range from $6 to $14

August 11, 2021

Business

Without ‘right to repair,’ businesses lose time and money

Sarah Rachor works in her hop yard on April 4 near Sidney, Mont. Rachor has a tractor from 1998, mainly…

August 11, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Spine Center welcomes new neurosurgeon

Payne San Juan Regional Medical Center welcomed Dr. Christopher Payne to the San Juan Regional Spine Center’s team of neurosurgeons.…

August 9, 2021

What's Up Downtown

Downtown Ambassadors and a San Juan Brewfest update

Durango Business Improvement District started its Downtown Ambassador Program in summer 2016. Over the past six years, the program has…

July 30, 2021

Business

Cannabis industry in New Mexico faces big challenge of water

Cid Isbell, right, and Medina Isbell talk about their plans to truck in water for the small cannabis farm they…

July 28, 2021

Local News

What’s behind a workforce shortage in Southwest Colorado?

businesses struggle to find willing applicants

July 28, 2021

Business

11-year-old on rocky road to success

Kendrick Keene finances Roth IRA, brokerage account selling polished rocks, geologic knowledge to tourists

July 26, 2021

Business

Housing prices across La Plata County surge upward

estate market only got hotter in the second quarter of 2021

July 21, 2021

Business

Helping small firms get their fair share of the pie

to Business program connects local contractors with $114 million in school construction projects planned for the next four years

July 18, 2021

From the Chamber

Now is the time to take advantage of the job market

As I walked around downtown recently, I noticed numerous help wanted signs. Businesses are continuing to emerge from the pandemic…

July 17, 2021

Business

Colorado voters approved paid leave last year, but a new lawsuit from a Grand Junction company says it’s unconstitutional

Colorado’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, which voters approved in 2020, is facing a legal challenge that aims to…

July 16, 2021

Business

U.S. drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge

In this 2015 file photo, pumpjacks work in a field near Lovington, New Mexico. The Biden administration has approved thousands…

July 14, 2021

Local News

Southwest food co-op sees success through virtual farmers market

jumped 70% in 2020

July 11, 2021

Local First

The Complexity of Durango’s Labor Shortage

Earlier this summer, Local First, In The Weeds and Good Business Colorado’s Resilient Restaurant Program convened Durango’s local restaurant owners…

July 10, 2021

Local News

Dolores passes ordinance to allow for food trucks

License and inspections are required to operate

July 9, 2021

Business

Twilight Toys sells handpicked items in Durango

store has locations downtown and at Purgatory Resort

July 5, 2021

What's Up Downtown

Summer events returning to Durango

Summer events are back and going strong. Here’s a rundown of three events to put on your calendar. First up…

July 3, 2021

Business

Colorado reaches 91% rural broadband coverage; efforts to improve internet for Utes move forward

Pending measure would help pay for infrastructure for tribes

June 23, 2021

Business

Honeymoon visit results in new ownership of Shirt Off My Back

owners intend to preserve business’ legacy

June 22, 2021

From the Chamber

Who let the dogs (and cats) out?

These days, we all could use a little fun and something to celebrate, especially after this past year. We are…

June 19, 2021

Local News

Restaurant brings Colorado-New Mexico border cuisine to Ignacio

pull inspiration from family history

June 17, 2021

Local News

Ignacio pledges support for Creative District

Government resolution could help district tap into Colorado resources

June 17, 2021

Business

Pandemic ruling: State not obligated to compensate business

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declares her intention to seek reelection during a campaign rally June 3 in Albuquerque,…

June 9, 2021

Business

A ‘Wanderful’ COVID-19 success story

Wanderful Wheels’ cargo-to-campervan conversions was already hot, but pandemic superheated demand

June 7, 2021

What's Up Downtown

Downtown Durango poised for a great summer

I recently attended a webinar hosted by Downtown Colorado Inc., an organization that works for groups like BID across our…

June 5, 2021