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Studio B: Fit body, fit mind
business integrates fitness and nutrition with psychological health
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Stitch receives national recognition
The magazine, published by published by Better Homes & Gardens, will be available May 11.
Local News
Vallecito Marina did just fine in 2020. What will this summer bring?
COVID-19 pandemic brought more business to lake community north of Durango
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Basin Coop sales down about $1.5 million during pandemic year
sales declined, but store goods, feed and grain were up
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New Mexico to fund blimp broadband study for rural internet
Details of the contract to Sceye, pronounced “sky,” are still in the works, says Economic Development Department spokesman Bruce Krasnow. The company calls its silver, blimp-shaped, remotely controlled balloons “stratospheric…
Local News
La Plata County denies license for marijuana dispensary
failed criminal, civil background review
Business
Grasshopper Landscaping and Lawn Services announces new hires
Grasshoppers has hired Greg Sykes as its head arborist. Sykes spent nine years with the city of Durango’s forestry division, five as head arborist. He is well versed in tree…
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Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado welcomes new board members
The Foundation’s board recruitment process includes comprehensive vetting to find committed individuals who will bring unique talent and skills to the board of directors. Arms has more than 25 years…
Business
A business founded on fungi
Videographer’s passion for mushrooms sprouts home-based firm and a documentary
Local News
Durango caught in circus dispute
Acrobatics business raises complaint against city employee
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Hand Crafted Therapy welcomes new physical therapist
Reitmandu1-i-syn Melissa Reitman, physical therapist and certified birth doula, has 30 years of experience in geriatric care and chronic pain, as well as advanced training in dry needling, pelvic floor…
From the Chamber
Leadership comes in many forms
Have we had some tough times? Oh, sorry, that’s an understatement. I’d just like to take a little bit of ink and do some shoutouts to people who have made…
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Colorado clean energy industry recovers from pandemic losses
The U.S. had reported as many as 600,000 clean energy job losses at one point last year, but a strong rebound reduced that number to about 307,000 job losses by…
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Durango Automotive Repair announces car giveaway
Durango Automotive Repair, along with other local businesses, will give away a car to a local resident in need. Residents may apply by picking up an application from the VFW…
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Twilight Toys opens Durango store
Each product in the store is hand-picked by the owner, Cristina Grave. Twilight Toys believes quality toys, games and constructive activities are an important part of a child’s development. For…
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Bank of the San Juans changes market presidents
Rieger joined the bank in 2017 as a commercial lender in Durango and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2020. Rieger was instrumental in managing Bank of the San…
Local News
Colorado businesses may be required to accept cash
Bill 1048 cleared Legislature and is headed to governor’s desk
Business
SWCAHEC welcomes Ashleigh Manuelito
Manuelito was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, and is a member of the Navajo Nation. One of her personal goals is to shift the paradigm of health programming to…
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Animas Surgical Hospital expanding off site
Ambulatory Surgery Center at Escalante set to open in summer
Local First
Dealing with stress when it crops up in the workplace
Maybe we experience stress at home, maybe we experience it at work, and maybe we experience it at home and work. Heaven forbid, but maybe we even experience stress while…
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Groups take aim at New Mexico drilling plan amid U.S. review
Pumpjacks work in a field in April 2015 in the Permian Basin near Lovington, N.M. Environmentalists and Native American activists say the Biden administration’s review of the federal oil and…
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Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness therapist attends seminar
The series covered advanced topics in walking and running biomechanics; common injuries; lower body/foot/ankle pathology; leg length discrepancies, pelvic asymmetries and SIJ dysfunction; footwear; orthotic fabrication; and complex video gait…
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Region 9 EDD part of Statewide Loan partnership with EDA Funds to help rural Colorado businesses
Eligible businesses include those helping to create or retain jobs as an effort to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will serve minority, immigrant, women, disabled and veteran-owned businesses…
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Region 9 Economic Development District announces new loan committee member
Jones is a commercial loan officer at Bank of the San Juan’s and a previous “Lender of the Year” Awardee for Region 9. Jones started with Bank of the San…
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Goff Engineering and Surveying employee earns license
Stoddard has an associated degree in land surveying from AB Tech in North Carolina and is a field crew chief specializing in construction staking, boundary and route surveying and is…
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Fenceline Cider receives three awards at the 2021 New York International Cider Competition
Windfall received a Silver Award in the Wood-Aged Category and Understory Elderberry won the Bronze Award in the Fruit Cider Category. Fenceline Cider was also named Colorado Cider Producer of…
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New Mexico governor signs bill to require paid sick leave
Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks following the end of New Mexico’s annual legislative session March 20 in Santa Fe.Cedar Attanasio/Associated Press Signed Thursday, the Democrat-sponsored legislation ensures that employees…
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New Mexico leads US Southwest in broadband needs
The administration released details about each state’s needs for everything from internet access to highways, affordable housing and drinking water projects. In New Mexico, the federal government estimates that 22%…
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Durango hardware store still thriving at 100
Kroegers counts on customer service, changing with the times and hometown roots
What's Up Downtown
COVID-19 vaccines and rewards
The Durango Business Improvement District offers another opportunity this coming Monday. BID applied to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for a Community Based Organization clinic. CBO clinics…