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Hidden gems in downtown Durango
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Hidden gems in downtown Durango

June 8, 2019

Within those listings are several hidden downtown gems. These are off the beaten path perhaps, or just not as well known, but they are unique places that offer quality products.…

Professional Women present concert
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Professional Women present concert

June 5, 2019

Overfielddu1-i-syn The concert will feature door prizes, conversation kick-starters, appetizers and a cash bar. Cost will be $10 at the door. PWN connects professional woman to share stories and to…

YPOD holds lunch with Zach Williams
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YPOD holds lunch with Zach Williams

June 5, 2019

Williams, 30, operates 2nd Deli & Spirits, 601 E. Second Ave., with partner Colin Brunson. He has lived in Durango since 2010 and he and Brunson opened 2nd Deli &…

Lavengood receives national recognition
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Lavengood receives national recognition

June 5, 2019

Tamra Lavengood, clinical performance coordinator with Mercy Family Medicine, was recognized recently by the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus group for contributions to innovative primary care. Lavengood is with Adam Boehler,…

First S.W. Bank adds to board
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First S.W. Bank adds to board

June 5, 2019

Bricker is a third-generation Coloradan who has been living in the San Luis Valley since 1975. She is the owner of Three Barrel Brewing Co. in Del Norte and has…

Website development focus of workshop
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Website development focus of workshop

June 5, 2019

The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. June 20 at TBK Bank, 259 W. Ninth St. in Durango. Nathan Morris will lead the workshop, which will examine…

Learn about ag finance at workshop
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Learn about ag finance at workshop

June 5, 2019

The event is free and includes a lunch. The instructor, Pat Calhoun, will help agricultural businesses with budgets, cash flow and developing and maintaining an annual budget.

Ben Frihauf of Farmers Insurance relocates office
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Ben Frihauf of Farmers Insurance relocates office

June 5, 2019

Frihaufdu1-i-syn The new location can be found in the North Point Building at 1315 Main Ave. Ste. 105, facing the railroad tracks. There is ample free parking and easy access.…

Attracting international visitors
The Tourism Effect

Attracting international visitors

June 1, 2019

Bowmandu1-i-syn While working at the Farmers Market, I met people from Fort Collins, Albuquerque, Oklahoma, Arizona, Kentucky, New Jersey and Texas in town for the weekend. We also greeted international…

As craft beer market grows, so do wild flavors
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As craft beer market grows, so do wild flavors

May 30, 2019

Those were among the flavors at the Strange Brew Festival in Reno, Nevada, this month, where competition for attention has intensified as craft beers have boomed. Brewers have always experimented,…

Waterstone Mortgage opens in Durango
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Waterstone Mortgage opens in Durango

May 29, 2019

The office will be led by loan originator Christal Dye. Dye has more than 18 years of professional experience within the mortgage lending, marketing and management consulting industries. Waterstone Mortgage…

SBA Colorado names new PIO
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SBA Colorado names new PIO

May 29, 2019

Stephen Collier joined the SBA Colorado District Office on May 13, transferring from the U.S. Department of Commerce where he was the Southwest regional communication manager for the U.S. Commercial…

Looking ahead to a great season
From the Chamber

Looking ahead to a great season

May 25, 2019

First of all, I can’t believe it’s been a year since we were sweltering in spring 2018, and in the wake of those dry weather conditions, experienced the 416 Fire…