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La Plata County Economic Development Alliance names Michael French as new leader

says workforce housing, broadband among top priorities

January 14, 2020

Business

Labor Dept. rule clarifies ‘joint employer’ standard

The Labor Department issued a final rule Sundaythat clarifies when a worker is employed by more than one company, an…

January 13, 2020

Business

Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs Chosen to Participate in 2020 Rural Innovation Initiative

The Rural Innovation Initiative is made possible through a cooperative agreement between RISI and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. SCAPE…

January 13, 2020

Business

New executive director announced at La Plata County Economic Development Alliance

French was identified as the top candidate after an extensive national search. French has previously served in executive management roles…

January 13, 2020

Business

Blueprints of Hope attends cancer leadership conference

This five-day January conference is intended to support cancer advocates in their continued work of improving cancer patient education and…

January 13, 2020

Business

La Plata Integrated Healthcare welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Shaina Nawrocki

Nawrockidu1-i-syn Nawrocki specializes in family medicine and incorporates holistic treatments that focus on healing the mind and body. Family-centered care…

January 13, 2020

New Mexico

Four Corners Community Bank to rebuild new branch on 20th Street in Farmington

The Four Corners Community Bank plans to rebuild its 20th Street location.Courtesy of Four Corners Community Bank A bright, inviting,…

January 13, 2020

Business

Southern Ute Growth Fund hires one of their own as vice president of human resources

Baker started her professional career with the Southern Ute Department of Education in 2001, taking over responsibility as the distance…

January 13, 2020

Business

Southern Ute Indian Tribe appoints new director of energy

Hadrick has over 22 years of technical and management experience in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. She has…

January 13, 2020

Business

Millwood Junction in Mancos will be sold again

owners shut restaurant down a few months after purchase

January 13, 2020

Local News

Nayarit Restaurant opening second location

scrap patio plans in favor of new venue

January 12, 2020

Business

Dinostore brings retro style to Dolores

Vintage shop features classic clothing, electronics, oddities

January 12, 2020

The Tourism Effect

Durango joins the destination management revolution

They understand the role of the typical destination marketing organization, like Visit Durango’s, is evolving to fulfill a new role…

January 11, 2020

Business

You can now make $100,000 working at Taco Bell

Six-figure salary for managers to be tested in Midwest

January 10, 2020

Business

U.S. consumer comfort rises to 19-year high on views of economy

Bloomberg’s index of consumer comfort rose 1.2 points to 65.1 in the week ended Jan. 5, according to a report…

January 10, 2020

Business

Underfunded IRS struggles to send refunds, answer calls

call for more funding from Congress

January 10, 2020

Business

Long-term mortgage rates fall

Thirty-year loan at 3.64%

January 10, 2020

Local News

Forest restoration project could bolster timber industry

Creative solutions sought for small, damaged trees in Southwest Colorado

January 10, 2020

Business

Company to shut down inactive New Mexico uranium mine

State officials on Friday confirmed Hobson, Texas-based Rio Grande Resource Corp. provided formal notice in early December of its plan…

January 6, 2020

Business

2020 brings higher labor costs for small businesses

As of Jan. 1, there are higher minimum wages in a quarter of the states, and new federal overtime rules.…

January 6, 2020

Business

U-Haul International to stop hiring smokers in 21 states

The well-known truck and trailer rental company approved the nicotine-free policy set to go into effect Feb. 1 in more…

January 5, 2020

Business

La Plata Physical Medicine moves to new location

La Plata Physical Medicine is now located at 555 Rivergate Lane, Suite B1-102. Existing and new patients may contact his…

January 5, 2020

Business

Columbine Landscapes receives Thrive! Living Wage Coalition certification

Columbine Landscapes has received Thrive! Living Wage Coalitionâ€™s certification.Courtesy Columbine of Landscapes They are now one of 100 certified living…

January 5, 2020