Business
The Tourism Effect
Coopetition is a movement, not a buzz word
According to Oxford, coopetition is defined as “collaboration between business competitors, in the hope of mutually beneficial results.” The word is a literal combination of “cooperation” and “competition.” The tourism…
Business
Professional Women’s Network to host speed networking
Bring business cards for fast-paced connections with other local boss babes. A bigger network and appetizers are included and a cash bar will be available. Check-in is from 5 to…
Business
Navajo look to Arizona utilities to make up for coal losses
2 coal-powered plants already shuttered; two more by 2031
Local News
Effort to jump start local insurance pool gains traction in Southwest Colorado
alliance sees strong interest from area businesses, governments
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 2012 after working in California and Durango, serving as the…
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 building custom homes under the same professional management, operations and…
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 the start of the year as the firm’s new operations…
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 Denver Post reports. The Colorado Department of Public Health and…
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 breast cancer surgeries and pelvic floor therapy. She is a…
Local News
Durango firm to build tax website for state of Colorado
MUNIRevs moves from 15 employees to 40 in one year
Business
Durango restaurants take lead in reducing plastic use
Biodegradable to-go containers, straws, utensils now more common
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 continue to be inundated with the national drama and the…
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, up 6% from the previous year. Georgia followed with 69…
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 HUD-approved housing counseling agency. The mission of HomesFund is to…
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 and everyday lives. Born in Texas and moving here to…
Local News
4-story building proposed for East Second Ave. in Durango concerns neighbors
Durango Planning Commission delays decision on project
Local News
Fort Lewis College to review investments for environmental, social impact
Scoring system will be applied to 20% of school’s holdings
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 startup Vynyl, has his doubts. “We’re not going to be…
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 failing to adequately pay low-wage laborers. Six investigators currently attend…
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 the West. Clearly, our community has prioritized the importance of…
Local News
More affordable Bayfield homes attract buyers in 2019
In-town Durango median price climbs above a half million for last year
Local News
Unique pizza operation opens in Forest Lakes subdivision
Woods operates out of trailer in driveway
Local News
Does Durango have blight? The answer could help city redevelop
urban renewal authority would help spur construction
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
Local News
Supernova furniture moves to Bodo to accommodate growth
to offer self-serve kiosks, kids’ play area
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, robust, online investment simulation program that teaches third through 12th…
Business
Low-wage employees benefit from tight labor market
Benefits, higher wages result of Durango’s unemployment rate at 2.2%
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 I arrived in Durango in 2003. Snowdown is a great…