Business

Navajo look to Arizona utilities to make up for coal losses

2 coal-powered plants already shuttered; two more by 2031

February 6, 2020

Local News

Effort to jump start local insurance pool gains traction in Southwest Colorado

alliance sees strong interest from area businesses, governments

February 4, 2020

Business

Goff Engineering & Surveying, Inc announces Thomas W. Engel as a new partner

Tom received a bachelor of science in civil engineering from San Diego State University in 2002. Engel joined Goff in…

February 3, 2020

Business

Kogan Builders Inc. announces new ownership

Asherdu1-i-syn Kogan Builders will continue to operate in the region as it has for more than 20 years, designing and…

February 3, 2020

Business

Durango Financial Planning announces new hire

Kothedu1-i-syn Kothe comes from FIS where she specialized in financial processing for over four years. Kothe joined the team at…

February 3, 2020

Business

Colorado launches carbon, energy programs for cannabis firms

Both programs, which began Jan. 29, support Democratic Gov. Jared Polis’ mission to cut greenhouse gases 50% by 2030, The…

February 2, 2020

Business

Pathways Physical Therapy & Holistic Health welcomes physical therapist, Cara Cage, PT, DPT

Cagedu1-i-syn Cage has been a physical therapist for almost 10 years, specializing in orthopedics, the spine, lymphedema and treatment post…

February 2, 2020

Local News

Durango firm to build tax website for state of Colorado

MUNIRevs moves from 15 employees to 40 in one year

February 2, 2020

Business

Durango restaurants take lead in reducing plastic use

Biodegradable to-go containers, straws, utensils now more common

February 2, 2020

From the Chamber

Embrace the ‘P’ word

Yes, I’m referencing “politics.” Oh, I heard your collective moan, but I’m being serious here. We all are going to…

February 1, 2020

Business

New Mexico leads U.S. in pecan production

The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that production in the Southwest state topped out at more than 96 million pounds,…

January 31, 2020

Business

Durangoan Lisa Bloomquist appointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Council

Bloomquist is the executive director of HomesFund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is a certified Community Development Financial Institution and a…

January 29, 2020

Business

Bralee Inman joins Daisy’s Salon

Inmandu1-i-syn Inman is looking forward to sharing her talented ability to color, cut and design hair for your special events…

January 29, 2020

Local News

4-story building proposed for East Second Ave. in Durango concerns neighbors

Durango Planning Commission delays decision on project

January 29, 2020

Local News

Fort Lewis College to review investments for environmental, social impact

Scoring system will be applied to 20% of school’s holdings

January 27, 2020

Business

Tech startups come to the Mountain West, but can they grow?

However, when it comes to them taking over as the nation’s next Silicon Valley, Nick Crabbs, a partner at tech…

January 26, 2020

Business

New Mexico confronts backlog of wage-theft complaints

Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley on Wednesday urged legislators to fund two new staff positions to investigate complaints of employers…

January 26, 2020

Business

Yellow Car Country Wines: Fun, fruity wines in Cortez

‘Who else would make a wine gummi’

January 26, 2020

Local First

Here’s how to help your Local First Foundation

du1-i-syn We are approaching 300 business members in 2020. This is a monumental achievement for our remote, rural slice of…

January 25, 2020

Local News

More affordable Bayfield homes attract buyers in 2019

In-town Durango median price climbs above a half million for last year

January 24, 2020

Local News

Unique pizza operation opens in Forest Lakes subdivision

Woods operates out of trailer in driveway

January 22, 2020

Local News

Does Durango have blight? The answer could help city redevelop

urban renewal authority would help spur construction

January 22, 2020

Local News

Colorado minimum wage reaches $12. Is it enough to live in La Plata County?

Advocates urge local governments to use new powers to increase wages even more

January 20, 2020

Local News

Supernova furniture moves to Bodo to accommodate growth

to offer self-serve kiosks, kids’ play area

January 20, 2020

Business

Stock market training offered to students

Economic Literacy Colorado will present its free spring Stock Market Experience on Monday. The Stock Market Experience is a 10-week,…

January 19, 2020

Business

Low-wage employees benefit from tight labor market

Benefits, higher wages result of Durango’s unemployment rate at 2.2%

January 19, 2020

What's Up Downtown

Get ready for a Rockin’ Snowdown

I joined the Snowdown board of directors a year ago and have enjoyed the fun of Snowdown every year since…

January 18, 2020

Business

Antique Corral in Cortez accused of selling racist products

Replica signs depicting segregation ignite fury on social media

January 17, 2020

Local News

After announcing plans to nix coal, Tri-State says it will invest in solar, wind

supplier to build 8 renewable energy projects, with 2 in Southwest Colorado

January 16, 2020

Local News

Durango tourism rebounds in 2019, but not for all business sectors

year’s wet winter bolstered rafting companies, Purgatory Resort

January 14, 2020