New Mexico
Lauter Haus Brewing becomes 2nd brewery in Farmington
A sign of expanding craft beer scene in New Mexico
Business
Business
Google co-founders step aside as antitrust scrutiny heats up
But their long foreshadowed successor, Sundar Pichai, has been well prepped to serve as the public face of the company in addition to his current role as chief executive. Larry…
Business
Colorado beer company keeps flowing with distribution deal
The Daily Camera reported Boulder Beer Co. has announced it reached an agreement with Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. to continue distributing Boulder Beer products around the country. Sleeping Giant of…
Business
Coldwell Banker welcomes Rebecca Balboni
Balboni is a certified real estate negotiation expert and designated seller’s representative specialist. She is active in the local equestrian community, serving as president of the board of the Four…
Business
Stillwater Music welcomes new board member Sherin Clarke
Clarkedu1-i-syn Clarke grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Durango to attend Fort Lewis College, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in accounting. She became involved in Stillwater as…
Business
Comfort Keepers announces hiring of Hana Mueller
Muellerdu1-i-syn Mueller moved to Durango from Illinois in 2018. She studied English and marketing, and became a community relations coordinator for a company with several assisted living homes. She fell…
Local News
City of Durango explores allowing marijuana lounges
Entrepreneurs see opportunity for creativity
Local News
Fort Lewis College to financially reward civic-minded students
One-time matching dollars will be available in the fall
Local News
As Giving Tuesday approaches, nonprofits look to critical giving season
Colorado Gives Day can make charitable gifts go further
Local News
Durango candle-making company helps homeless by giving them a job
Business sells handmade product at Nature’s Oasis
New Mexico
New esports facility is first of its kind in region
Nemesis 5 Esports in Farmington opened last week with 58 computers and 20 TVs
Local First
Look local: Amazon enters the public sector
And, to remind our readers, our name is “Local First,” not “Local or Death!” We encourage all community members and institutions to look local first. Your final decision may not…
Business
New Mexico to funnel more investments to in-state startups
The State Investment Council voted Tuesday to adopt recommendations that will target more financial commitments from the state’s private equity program to New Mexico and nationally based venture capital firms…
Local News
Small town in Southwest Colorado first in region to receive doorstep fiber
$2.7 million federal grant could improve regional connectivity
Business
Columbine Landscapes announces Grace Landry as holiday decorator
Landrydu1-i-syn During the landscaping season, she is one of Columbine’s crew leaders and waste reduction manager. As a local to the area, she knows this land as well as anyone.…
Business
City of Farmington’s finance division receives three awards
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting: the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Farmington is 1 of 18 New Mexico local…
Business
San Juan College controller Kristie Ellis wins Outstanding Business Officer award
Given since 2013, the CCBO Awards recognize the financial and leadership impact made by individuals and departments within community college business offices throughout North America. The Outstanding Business Officer award…
Business
Four Corners Slow Money receives grant
Four Corners Slow Money has until Dec. 15 to raise $10,000 and take advantage of this amazing opportunity. They invite the community and local businesses to help them reach this…
Business
Hillcrest Golf Course hires new finance/accounting manager Amy E. Moody
Moody will be responsible for the non-profit’s accounting and cash management, banking relationships, budget and planning, as well as financial reporting to the Board of Directors. She begins her duties…
Business
Local real estate agent Shelley Low earns international award
The award was given in recognition of closing 50 or more real estate transaction sides during the production year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
Business
La Plata County to offer finance program for clean energy installations
C-PACE, (commercial property assessed clean energy), is a program designed to help commercial building owners install energy efficiency, renewable energy and water efficiency measures with affordable, long-term financing. The program…
Business
Tomsic Physical Therapy recognizes Dr. Laura Wenger
Wengerdu1-i-syn After three years of hard work and perseverance in completing the Bellin College/Evidence-in-Motion Fellowship training, Wenger has shown her commitment to advancing her physical therapy practice and serving patients…
Business
LPEA distributes unclaimed Capital Credits to local non-profits
In La Plata County: Alternative Horizons: $3,900, program supportAnimas Alano Club: $15,000, capital campaign/matching fundsAnimas Museum: $20,000, building upgrades/hvac systemCommunity Treehouse: $4,000, security enhancementsELHI Community Center: $4,000, emergency communicationsFort Lewis…
Business
Dr. Mason Miner earns Mastership Certification at World Clinical Laser Institute
This exam was compromised of oral, written and case presentations. Another requirement was to have 100 or more hours of continuing education in the field of laser dentistry. Miner is…
Business
Brewer grows hops unique to northern New Mexico
Hops thrive 700 miles farther north, but the high elevation of northern New Mexico and intense sunshine are beneficial to hops, according to Rich Headley, one of the founders of…
What's Up Downtown
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
BID’s signature Christmas event is Singing With Santa, a long-standing Durango tradition to kick off the holidays. Join us downtown the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29, between 5:30 and…
Business
Arizona grassland may be landing site for reusable spacecraft
Test flight to ISS planned for next month
Local News
Mexican restaurant opens on College Drive
Restaurateur plans to fill niche for late-night meals
Business
Nerf gun, Power Rangers claw cited by toy safety watchdog
World Against Toys Causing Harm unveiled its annual list Tuesday at a Boston children’s hospital. A realistic toy machine gun, a “pogo trick board,” a yeti teddy bear and a…