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La Plata Electric could save money if it left energy supplier
Estimated cost of a buyout not released to the public
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Learn to start your own business
Starting a business can be challenging and uncertain. This course is designed to help you navigate through the steps needed to start a successful business. Presenters include a small-business specialist,…
Business
Yellow Carrot owner to speak with YPODS
Seedorf is a self-taught chef, pastry chef and event designer who opened The Yellow Carrot in 2008. Networking and registration will be held from 11:30 a.m. to noon and the…
Business
Come hear about business workshops in Pagosa Springs
The session will provide an overview of an upcoming Leading Edge Strategic Planning Series on Business Management and Planning. The in-depth, eight-week course will cover the necessary skills for starting,…
Business
Visit Durango Board of Directors seeks applicants
Visit Durango’s mission is to promote visitation to Durango and La Plata County, drive economic impact and support a positive visitor experience. Board members represent varied segments of the region’s…
Business
Stillwater Music hires new program director
Lesliedu1-i-syn Prior to moving to Durango with her family, Leslie was a practicing attorney in Maryland, a professional musician for churches in the Washington, D.C., area, and most recently, chief…
Business
Corri Stewart joins Highlands Residential Mortgage
Stewartdu1-i-syn Stewart began her career as a loan originator while living in Denver in 2014. She has a passion for connecting first-time home buyers to programs that help with down…
Business
Fish power brings couple home to Montezuma County
Jeff and Tammy Coulon open aquaponic farm south of Cortez
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Ska Brewing founder rails against corporate monopolies
Amazon like Standard Oil Trust, Thibodeau says
What's Up Downtown
North Main Event returns May 4
The city of Durango created this event last year, and it was so successful The Durango Business Improvement District has made it part of the annual events that it produces.…
Business
Know Your Dough and Alpine Bank partner
This will enable the nonprofit to build a strong and sustainable infrastructure to provide financial literacy programs and services that will have the greatest impact. To find out how your…
Business
Columbine Landscapes welcomes back Al Springer
Springer is currently a participant in the Colorado Master Gardener program, where she is learning valuable gardening knowledge to apply in the field and her personal life. She is excited…
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Sales tax requirements class
To register, visit www.meetup.com/ExSWdurango/events/259771519/.
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April 15 is coming: Have you filed your tax returns yet?
If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you’re running out of time
Business
U.S. long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 4.12%
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage increased to 4.12% from 4.08% last week. Two weeks ago, the benchmark loan rate marked its…
Food
WildEdge brewery celebrates two years of operation in Cortez
Brewers thank community with WildOne brew, music and more
Business
Major Durango employer Worldpay purchased by FIS
Durango’s startup, Mercury, changes corporate owners again
Business
Mesa Verde Motorsports plans grand opening
Business originally founded by Spruell’s grandparents
Business
Scammers peddling bogus tax breaks find traction on Facebook
In this screenshot made from a Facebook page, a search result for “solar energy governor” in Facebook’s Ad Archive shows ads that were falsely promising social media users that they…
The Tourism Effect
What is a Destination Marketing Organization?
First and foremost, Durango is amazing. I’ve had a love affair with Durango for many years, as have many of us in the Colorado tourism industry. As I have continued…
Business
Fun Center moving into Shooters’ World space
Motorsports shop moving from Dolores; Shooters’ World moving east
Business
U.S. mortgage rates move little after big drop; 30-year 4.08 percent
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked up to 4.08 percent from 4.06 percent – which had plunged from 4.28 percent last…
Business
Animas Trading Co. to host Women’s Market Place
Customers can check out a variety of vendors, featuring creations from Handcrafted House, no.wow and others. Bluegrouse, an all ladies bluegrass band, and the ladies of Durango Shimmy Mob will…
Business
Melissa Reitman joins Pathways PT
Melissa has been practicing Physical Therapy for over 27 years with extensive experience in orthopedics, manual therapy and treating the foot and ankle. She is certified in dry needling and…
Business
AboutFace becomes Aesthetics and Wellness of Durango
Sarah has over 13 years in the Aesthetic industry, specializing in cosmetic injections and skin care. Paula Fodrey, LE, CLT is lead esthetician and laser technician specializing in medical grade…
Business
Visit Durango to host Southwest Colorado tourism summit
The Durango Area Tourism Office is sponsoring the summit, along with guest speakers and presenters from the Colorado Tourism Office and more. This event is open to all businesses in…
Business
Michelle Brown joins Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Michelle Brown has been an agent in the Durango area for a decade, and represents both buyers and sellers. She holds titles including CNE, SRS, SFR, RENE to name a…
Business
Maria’s Bookshop, once listed for sale, will stay in the family
Evan Schertz joins ownership at Durango bookstore
Business
SCAPE choses six companies for business accelerator
Firms hold potential to create high-quality jobs for the region