Business

Durango is targeting telecommuters for relocation

grant will aid recruitment of high-skilled remote workers

La Plata County nonprofit, remodeling business become state philanthropy honorees

to Act and The Riber Co. among 33 organizations awarded

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. The numbers show the industry contributed $2.4 billion to the…

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 9 award recognizes the OEDIT’s partnership with rural Colorado for…

Region 9 to host information session on Rural Jump-Start Program Incentive

The state program is available in Dolores, Montezuma, Archuleta and San Juan Counties and incentivizes relocating or start-up companies offering a non-duplicative business product or service. La Plata County is…

Fort Lewis College student joins Region 9

As a Fort Lewis College junior from Mississippi, Farmer is studying economics and is interested in working in the private sector. He plans to attend graduate school at Washington University…

Durango Dermatology welcomes new nurse Lorraine Roche

Rochedu1-i-syn She has worked in medical aesthetics since 2007 and continued her education by becoming an RN in 2015. While she enjoyed many years working in a hospital environment, she…

Durango Joes releases new rewards app

It also provides a new option for customers who use the Joes Card loyalty program. The app adds additional security and flexibility, while matching the program the Joes Card offers.…

Floral shop moves to E. 2nd Ave.

McLain said her floral business had outgrown her home operation. “There’s demand from people who have not been able to be with each other. You can’t express emotion, so instead…

Some TLC to help Durango’s ma-and-pa shops during lean times

Economic groups look to help small businesses with fall, winter sales

Buy local or bye-bye local this winter

We all need to stick together to sustain our economy and our small businesses. Keep Durango and La Plata County strong. As the weather has finally turned to cooler temperatures,…

New Mexico governor seeks tourism stimulus as cases increase

Confirmed COVID-19 cases topped 50,250 in New Mexico on Wednesday with the reporting of an additional 1,022 cases. State health officials also reported another 14 confirmed deaths, bringing that statewide…

Navajo energy company to acquire shares in coal power plant

The Four Corners Power Plant in Waterflow, N.M., near the San Juan River in northwestern New Mexico. The Navajo Nation would expand its investment in coal-fired electricity generation as part…

4 Corners Children’s Clinic, the office of Jessica Rensner, CPNP opens for services Monday

The office will provide preventative care such as well visits and ports physicals, sick care, and will offer COVID testing. 4CCC embraces the whole child approach to drill down to…

Oh So Good Digital opens for business in Durango

Creative Director T.J. Zark is the former head of HelloZark based in Mancos, and Marketing Director Lisa Marie Jacobs formerly led Bright Design in Bayfield. By merging their companies, Zark…

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes back radiation oncologist

Bush has more than 30 years of experience in his field. He specializes in general radiation oncology including breast, prostate, lung, head and neck, colorectal, lymphoma and central nervous system…

La Plata Family Centers Coalition recognized as one of top home visiting programs

Earning the Blue Ribbon Affiliate designation means that La Plata Family Centers Coalition is one of the top home visiting programs in the nation, demonstrating remarkable results in implementing the…

Wooley Wolverine now open

The store offers yarn, fabric and more. For more information, visit www.wooleywolverine.com.

Comfort Keepers welcomes new team member Sadie Hess

Hessdu1-i-syn Hess has a passion for caretaking and has been a caregiver in nursing homes and home health. She is Colorado raised, and despite having traveled within and outside of…

Habitat for Humanity homes outfitted with solar panels

Solar donates time, equipment to reduce families’ electricity needs

Durango’s office space market catches the coronavirus cough

COVID-19 creating plenty of vacancies for the desk set

Animas Trading Co. to host weekend marketplace in November

The market will feature local artists and vendors selling hand-crafted goods and last from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the store at 742 Main Ave.

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center welcomes Imo Succo

Succodu1-i-syn Succo is a member of the Navajo Nation and was born and raised in New Mexico. She worked for the Navajo Nation Department of Law Enforcement before going back…

Centura Health-Mercy welcomes nurse practitioner

Dunawaydu1-i-syn Dunaway specializes in the medical management of diseases of the cardiovascular system including hypertension and heart failure. Dunaway earned her undergraduate degree in biology for Louisiana State University in…

TOPS receives recognition award

Durango Chapter of TOPS recently received a Recognition Award honoring 50 continuous years as an active chapter. Back row from left: Cam Gudat, Judy Baumgartner, Beverly Dittmer, Kathleen Shadell, Barbara…

Get Fused moves to new location

Helping crime victims helps the bottom line

Software from VSTracking simplifies victim service advocates’ lives

The holidays are fast approaching

Many things will be different this season, but I hope one thing remains the same. December has become the best month of sales for businesses downtown and in the North…

COVID-inspired mask chain store aims to become obsolete

Decorated face masks are for sale at a COVID-19 Essentials store in Park Meadows Mall, in Lone Tree, Colo. The Lone Tree store called COVID-19 Essentials is part of what…

AidtoAll online giving website shows promise

$62,000 distributed to 250 people