Business

El Pomar Foundation approves $122,000 to nonprofits in Southwest Colorado

Disabled Sports USA of Durango – $4,000 in general operating support; Karl E. Eitel FundDurango Arts Center Inc. – $5,000…

December 1, 2020

Local EXIT Realty affiliated office welcomes new team members

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch, 1032 Main Ave., is a member of EXIT Realty Coloradoâ€™s network of independently owned and…

December 1, 2020

Outdoor recreation a mighty economic force

Colorado, it accounts for 3.1% of total economy

November 29, 2020

Local First

Local First is the voice of the local business community

Local First is proud to be working with La Plata County through their Cares Act funding to disburse approximately $1.1…

November 28, 2020

Local News

State reports new COVID-19 outbreaks, including Durango nursing home

Multiple cases also found at business in town

November 26, 2020

Albuquerque is among finalist locations for Space Command

The U.S. Air Force narrowed down its final options to Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, Patrick Air Force Base…

November 24, 2020

Region 9 to market SW Enterprise Zone Contribution Projects

Donors who meet at least minimum donation requirements for approved Enterprise Zone Projects can claim a 25% state tax credit,…

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado provides over $1.25 million in COVID rapid-response granting

Food security has been the focus of a large portion of CERF granting, with $187,621 distributed to nonprofits and local…

Comfort Keepers offers free senior care packages

Each care package includes snacks, sanitizer, tissues, games and more, based on availability. Suggestions for other items are also accepted.…

Durango North/Riverside KOA wins major awards during annual convention

The KOA Founder’s Award, named in honor of Dave Drum, who founded KOA on the banks of the Yellowstone River…

Tri-State to cut greenhouse gases in Colorado by turning to renewable power

Electricity provider targets 80% cut in emissions by 2030

What's Up Downtown

The time to act is now

It is important to note that this is not a shutdown. Our community, and many others in Colorado, were headed…

November 21, 2020

Mancos, FastTrack providing free internet at Boyle Park

100 Mbps offered from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

November 19, 2020

New Mexico ski resorts will delay opening amid pandemic

The regulations ordered by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham are expected to continue through Nov. 30. Ski Santa Fe and…

November 18, 2020

New Mexico wary of oil downturn as agencies trim budgets

New Mexico Democratic Senate majority leader Peter Wirth, of Santa Fe, guides a floor debate in June at the Capitol…

November 18, 2020

Coldwell Banker forms partnership

The partnership should provide some economies of scales to more affordably create pamphlets, magazines and other marketing material, said owner-broker…

Coldwell Banker Heritage House Realtors helps find forever homes for 107 pets

The company, a partner of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, worked with local animal shelters in each of the markets it…

Applications open for SCAPE 2021 Accelerator Program

The SCAPE Program is an intensive six-month accelerator that teaches entrepreneurs the science of startups. The selected cohort will learn…

Engel & Völkers luxury real estate coming to Durango

Engel & Völkers Telluride office.Courtesy Engel & Völkers Engel & Völkers has a global network of advisors and dynamic use…

Durango is targeting telecommuters for relocation

grant will aid recruitment of high-skilled remote workers

November 15, 2020

Local News

La Plata County nonprofit, remodeling business become state philanthropy honorees

to Act and The Riber Co. among 33 organizations awarded

November 13, 2020

Report: New Mexico’s outdoor economy growing faster than US

Officials with the state’s Outdoor Recreation Division pointed to updated figures released by the federal government’s Bureau of Economic Analysis.…

November 11, 2020

Region 9 Economic Development District receives NADO 2020 Impact Award

NADO’s Impact Awards program recognizes regional development organizations and their partners for improving the economic and community competitiveness. The Region…

November 9, 2020