Local News Photo: Burger shack calls it quits Another longtime Durango eatery has closed. Ben’s Big Burger announced on social media it is closing for good. The restaurant… September 12, 2020
From the Chamber Starting from the bottom If you think there are any problems voting here at home, I want to give a shout out to our… September 12, 2020
Business Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center names chief medical officer As chief medical officer, Hudson will share his passion for health care by providing leadership, strategic direction and overall operational… September 9, 2020
Business USDA Rural Development Colorado State Director and SBA Regional Administrator to visit Durango businesses The group will tour several entities within the Durango area that have received assistance through USDA Rural Development and/or the… September 9, 2020
Business The Community Foundation to host onprofit capacity-building webinar series for nonprofit staff and board members Webinars will be offered twice a month from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. September’s offerings are diving into nonprofit financials… September 9, 2020
Business New Mexico film industry to resume some production work Film companies will follow specific guidelines created by a industry task force as they resume, The Santa Fe New Mexican… September 8, 2020
Business New Mexico art collective seeks union, management resists Employees at the Santa Fe-based art collective Meow Wolf are seeking to unionize under the Communications Workers of America umbrella.… September 8, 2020
Business Durango financial expert sees gold values rising higher allows people to make small investments September 8, 2020
Local First The case for providing a supportive workplace Steve Eliasdu1-i-syn To be more specific, employees form an overall sense of how much their organization values their contributions and… September 5, 2020
Business Spaceport America vets capital projects amid investigation Interim CEO Scott McLaughlin testified before a New Mexico legislative panel, saying the recent shakeup stemming from a whistleblower complaint… September 2, 2020
Business CDC directs halt to renter evictions to prevent virus spread President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr arrive Tuesday at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. after a trip to… September 1, 2020
Business First Southwest Community Fund to participate in Energize Colorado’s Energize Colorado Gap Fund The fund will provide more than $25 million in small business loans and grants. Sole proprietors, businesses and nonprofits with… September 1, 2020
Business First Southwest Bank nominates first place winners for Governor’s Minority Business Awards FSWB’s Chief Development Officer, Sherry Waner, nominated the businesses for the awards. The Governor’s Minority Business Awards are an honor… September 1, 2020
Local News Bayfield brewery has liquor license suspended for violation investigation links overserving to fatal car crash September 1, 2020
Local News Irish Embassy Pub in Durango will close doors Labor Day COVID-19 restrictions forced a 2-month closure; now sales are slow September 1, 2020
Local News Jack Llewellyn: Glue of Durango’s business community Chamber of Commerce director has deep local roots that help boost bottom lines August 31, 2020
Business Federal government awards Region 9 with 2 grants to help businesses surmount COVID-19 total $743K August 30, 2020
Business New owners remodel Magpies Newsstand parents purchase downtown cafe, feature locally made products August 30, 2020
Local News Are marijuana shops being over-taxed by the city of Durango? Officials to review licensing fees this fall August 28, 2020
Local News Residents rally in support of grocery store’s free-choice mask policy Farmers Fresh has been threatened with legal action August 27, 2020
Business Survey, focus groups aim to boost New Mexico competitiveness Marylou Ligier takes a to-go order to a patron at her family’s restaurant and pastry shop Clafoutis on Monday in… August 27, 2020
Business Los Alamos newspaper to call it quits after decades in print The Los Alamos Monitor announced on its webpage that the decision was shared with staff Friday by officials with Landmark… August 25, 2020
Business Animas Surgical Hospital named one of top four hospitals in Colorado, based on patient experience The list uses data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores from the Centers for Medicare… August 25, 2020
Business SCAPE Startup Showcase goes virtual This approach offers an even greater opportunity for participants to connect with the 2020 cohort with unlimited access to pitch… August 25, 2020
Business Pediatric Associates of Durango to host farewell celebration and meet and greet Due to COVID-19, food and drink will not be provided, but there will be coloring books for the children. Participants… August 25, 2020
Business Purgatory Resort, Durango Chamber partner for COVID relief Support to help local businesses hurt by virus August 23, 2020
Business Viral pandemic doesn’t deter Happy Pappy’s restaurateur Despite COVID-19, Durango man goes forward opening pizzeria August 23, 2020
The Tourism Effect The uncertain future of the events industry We have all felt the surreal experience of connecting with total strangers in a crowd. Maybe it was a stadium-wide… August 22, 2020
Business Economic Development Administration awards Region 9 with two grants totaling $743,000 The Rise and Recover Together COVID recovery funds will support the recovery efforts in the five-county area, as well as… August 19, 2020
Business La Plata Family Center moves to new location The center is now co-housed with Cafe au Play. An outdoor play area for children five years and younger is… August 19, 2020