Local News
Fewer children raise economic questions in La Plata County
costs, uncertainty cited as reasons for remaining child-free
Business
From the Chamber
Advocacy is a collaborative effort
Jeff Dupont If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that business owners must be resilient. We’ve navigated inflation, workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions, rising insurance costs and…
Local News
Starlight Lounge closes after 20 years on Main Avenue in Durango
‘It was time,’ longtime owner says
Local News
City Council greenlights 24% reduction in Durango marijuana business licensing fees
Meanwhile, councilors gather information on what a dedicated sales tax could collect
Business
$10 stadium hot dog in Colorado lives on as effort to prevent high ‘captive audience’ pricing meets demise
Bill 1012 was rejected Tuesday during its first hearing at the Colorado Capitol
Food
Hoopla Ice Cream makes its debut in Durango
sell out before pop-up appearance at Anarchy Brewing Co.
Local News
Longtime Fort Lewis College faculty member appointed as Katz School of Business dean
Institution selects internal candidate after national search
Local News
City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records
Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge
Local News
What does the Supreme Court tariff ruling mean for La Plata County small businesses?
uncertainty complicates operations, local owners say
Local News
Maria’s Bookshop files lawsuit against city of Durango over police warrant
argues compliance, without proper hearing, would have ‘chilling effect’ on free speech
Local News
Durango City Council to examine adjusting business fees for marijuana retailers
to consider proration, alignment with state requirements
Local News
Agile Space Industries raises $17 million in oversubscribed funding round
Company cites strong investor demand for exceeding goal
Local News
Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards
Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony
Business
Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows
President Donald Trump visits Coosa Steel Corporation, Thursday in Rome, Ga. (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press)dur-i-syn WASHINGTON – Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the course of the past year,…
Business
Crocs had a good holiday season but still struggles under the heel of tariffs
A display of Crocs stands in a display at the Denver auto show on Sept. 17, 2021, at Elitch's Gardens in downtown Denver. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press) Crocs, the shoe company…
Local News
Is Durango obligated to help businesses negatively impacted by city operations?
Councilors contemplate a remediation program
Regional News
‘Tamale Act’ would expand the kinds of food Colorado home chefs can sell
Refrigerated and meat items would be allowable under state’s Cottage Foods Act
Local News
Photos: Out with the old in with the new
Casey McVay, manager of Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service, talks about how much easier it is changing the gas prices on the new sign compared to going up…
Local News
West Slope Westies opens dance studio in old Northpoint Furniture location
‘You will be welcomed, and if you stay long enough, you will be dancing,’ organization co-creator says
Local News
Is an economic rebirth on the horizon for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?
Interim CEO aims to return iconic Durango business to sound financial footing
The Durango Herald
Penny phaseout means small savings for some cash-paying customers in Durango
Market instituting rounding policies; other stores may follow
Local News
Sky Dine to take over concessions at Durango-La Plata County Airport
Five-year deal includes option to extend contract
Local News
La Plata County housing prices rise as in-town Durango dips
home sales held steady compared with 2024
Local News
Durango’s uneven economy leaves lower-income residents behind
Economists say policy choices reflect the kind of community people want
Local News
Former T’s Smokehouse location now home to Taos-founded craft barbecue restaurant
‘We want people to feel at home,’ owner says
Local News
Ballantine Family Fund donated more than $455,000 to Southwest Colorado nonprofits in 2025
Donation numbers surpassed 2024 by more than $100,000
New Mexico
Farmington Chamber of Commerce Redcoats to visit New Mexico Legislature
Redcoats, goodwill ambassadors for local businesses and community
Local News
Durango company to build bus platforms for FIFA World Cup
Business’ ‘largest project ever’ will be brought to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, CEO says
Local News
Durango City Council gives preliminary approval for new U-Haul self-storage building
Three-story, 108,000-square-foot building would be located near Grandview Interchange
Local News
Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000
‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says