Business
Durango’s tourism rising from the ashes in 2019
Last year’s negatives could provide economic tailwinds this year
Business
The Tourism Effect
Attracting international visitors
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…
Local News
Durango High School athletics scrambles to cover stadium loan
District considered using team funds to help with shortfall
Business
As craft beer market grows, so do wild flavors
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,…
Business
U.S. officials to put off oil leases near Chaco Culture National Historical Park
The decision comes after Bernhardt visited the site Tuesday and met with leaders of the Navajo Nation and Pueblo tribes that have been fighting to protect culturally significant sites beyond…
Business
Waterstone Mortgage opens in Durango
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…
Business
Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center welcome new executive director
Hartzell brings a wealth of knowledge in anthropology, education, and public health and is committed to the development and support of health professionals who meet the unique health needs of…
Business
Pediatric Associates of Durango welcomes new providers
Kim Kelley, M.Ed., is a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years of experience as a mental health provider. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from North…
Business
SBA Colorado names new PIO
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…
Business
New climate study ordered for Colorado, Utah energy leases
Equipment in the oil fields of the Uintah Basin, southeast of Vernal, Utah. A federal judge said Wednesday, May 29, 2019, U.S. officials must consider the climate change effects from…
Business
Interior secretary, tribes meet amid drilling fight
The meeting at the site near the northwestern corner of New Mexico came at the urging of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. He has sponsored legislation with other members of New…
Local News
Local rancher welcomes end to Japanese beef embargo
Japan will open markets, but imposes 38.5% tariff on imports
Local News
Monopolies drive health care costs in Southwest Colorado
Legislation seeks to increase transparency, lower costs
Business
Historic business signs buck a politically correct world
Iconic signs attract customers and the famous
From the Chamber
Looking ahead to a great season
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…
Local News
Cortez two-bedroom rental prices see dip
Housing report evaluates affordability in Southwest Colorado
Business
A look at efforts to make legal pot foster social justice
Cannabis seedlings grow under lights as part of a research project by students in the new cannabis minor program Feb. 19 at the State University of New York at Morrisville,…
Business
U.S. long-term mortgage rates slip; 30-year average at 4.06%
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage slipped to 4.06% from 4.07% last week. By contrast, a year ago the benchmark rate stood…
Business
Theme park to star ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Twilight’
Lionsgate Entertainment World will offer several adventures including a virtual reality motorcycle ride based on “Twilight,” a maximum-security prison breakout like in “Escape Plan” and a replica of The Capitol…
Business
Official: Sandia National Laboratories sees surge in hiring
The Albuquerque Journal reports that Scott Aeilts told the Albuquerque Economic Forum on Wednesday that 1,100 of the hires will be for new positions and the rest will fill openings…
Business
Mantell-Hecathorn Builders among top 3 for Zero Energy Ready Home certifications in Colorado
They are dedicated to incorporating design and building services with third-party certified healthy indoor air quality and utility savings beyond standard code-built homes. They were recognized by the Department of…
Business
Wild Iris Wellness to move to new location
Owner DeVere Keen Gable is a craniosacral therapist and holistic health coach and provides transformational body work. Gable’s mission is to help individuals feel their best and live their best…
Business
Local business Tailwind Nutrition receives award
The award, a joint recognition from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and the World Trade Center Denver, has been given to Colorado exporters annually since 1970.…
Business
Slew of new businesses coming to Main Avenue
Several new shops, restaurants coming, some leaving
Local First
The push for local, renewable energy
Why would a group like Local First work on energy issues? Here’s why: the Local First mission takes into account the triple bottom line as a nonprofit alliance of locally-owned,…
Business
3.2 Beer is gone, but Colorado didn’t notice – sales jumped in January
Joey Lash, assistant store director at Durango’s Albertsons, arranges all the different full strength beers on Jan. 2 in the store.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file When grocery and convenience stores started…
Business
Don Vic’s Grocery offers authentic Mexican food
Chile varieties, freshly made tamales and tortillas are a hit
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Drones help farmers detect disease, manage water
Aerial imaging saves producers, researchers time