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Federal grant seeks to boost regional internet service
Satellite company receives $6.7M to expand services in three counties
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Authorities seek to stem crime in New Mexico oilfields
Eddy County Sheriff Mark Cage said detectives and deputies conducted an operation last week at various oilfields amid concerns over crime, the Carlsbad Current-Argus reports. “With the increase in production…
Business
BLM announces appointment of Al Elser as Farmington district manager
As the Farmington district manager, Elser will oversee 150 employees, 2 million acres of public lands, and 7 million acres of Federal oil, natural gas and minerals managed for the…
Business
Columbine Landscapes announces promotion of Megan Peters top crew leader
Petersdu1-i-syn Peters moved to Durango from Wisconsin in 2017 to experience life in the mountains. Her easy going attitude, gentle nature and love for plants and gardening make her an…
Education
Southwest Health System appoints COO of medical group
Southwest Health System recently announced that Kerri White-Singleton will be chief operations officer for Southwest Medical Group. She will oversee provider management, recruitment and retention, and clinic operations. White-Singleton has…
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La Plata Electric votes to raise revenue; rate increase expected in April
More funds needed to cover projected deficit, provide cushion in budget
What's Up Downtown
Looking back and looking ahead to 2020
I have also been thinking about BID’s accomplishments for the year and our top priorities for 2020. For 2019, three accomplishments come to mind. For starters, BID successfully rolled out…
Business
Quiz: How well did you keep up with business news in 2019?
Questions 1. Facebook, already under fire for its privacy practices, faced a new barrage of criticism and concerns after unveiling plans to create a digital currency. Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and…
Business
Colorado pot grower advances sales despite $7M loss in storm
Pueblo-based Los Suenos Farms lost about 20,000 plants because of subfreezing temperatures and several inches of snow in October, Marijuana Business Daily reports. The Colorado market was concerned because retailers…
Business
Visitor center along historic Route 66 gets more funding
The commission voted unanimously in favor of the allocation during a recent meeting. The money has been set aside pending a comprehensive marketing analysis on the center. The additional funds…
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Durango Creative District earns state certification
$50,000 in grant funding will support startup
Business
Pathways physical therapist receives advanced women’s health training
Reitmandu1-i-syn Reitman helps women manage changes through pregnancy and assists in helping to continue favorite activiities with modifications as needed. She provides guidance for labor and delivery, whether vaginally or…
Business
Hallmark to reinstate same-sex marriage commercial it pulled
Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled, and then reinstated, ads for wedding-planning website Zola that featured same-sex couples, including two brides kissing. The family-friendly…
The Tourism Effect
Records on track to be set in 2019
Over the past 12 months, Visit Durango estimates 1.3 million visitors traveled to experience our region’s outdoor, historic and cultural attractions. As of Oct. 31, city lodgers tax increased 7.1%…
Business
Older Coloradans are working longer and demanding an updated set of tech skills
Older populations still need some help with tech basics, but a growing number now want to know how to use Etsy, social media and more
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Sunnyside Farms Market expands in new Durango location
Business plans new freezer line of meals
Business
Testing tech ideas in public? San Francisco says get permit
Supporters of the legislation, which the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday, say it is the first of its kind in the U.S. They say it’s long overdue in a…
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144-unit apartment complex on north Main Avenue denied
Durango Planning Commission unanimously rejects proposal
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Blueprint aims to buoy rural Colorado economies
Governor’s plan lacks details, funds, according to some
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Matt Taylor, leader at Durango tech giant Worldpay, to retire
44-year-old Fort Lewis College graduate plans to spend time with family
Business
Natural Grocers to open 40th Colorado store in Pagosa Springs
Natural Grocers offers organic produce, meat humanely raised without antibiotics, hormones or other growth promoters, free-range eggs, pasture-based dairy, GMO-free prepackaged bulk products, groceries that don’t contain any artificial colors,…
Business
Jameson Bobbin promoted to Durango market president
Bobbin replaces Travis Craig, who will remain affiliated with Vectra Bank as part of its parent company, Zions Bancorporation. As Durango market president, Bobbin will provide strategic operations and sales…
Business
Netflix executive touts ‘golden era’ of streaming service
The entrance to ABQ Studios in Albuquerque, where Netflix announced at the studio complex that it chose Albuquerque as a new production hub. An executive with Netflix says the streaming…
From the Chamber
Don’t pass the Buck
Buck’s quite an institution now, and you have seen him all over town in the years since he emerged as our Look Local First spokesperson. He’s the giant dollar bill…
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Southwest Health Alliance starting negotiations to bring health care costs down
Group raising additional start-up funds
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Axis Health System CEO Bern Heath to retire
Leader built new facilities, integrated health care
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Rental rates stay high in Durango despite building boom
Subsidized housing helps, but not enough to meet demand