Business

Local News

With completion of shop, Durango railroad opens for contract work

D&SNG is rebuilding locomotives and train cars for remote customers

December 3, 2024

Local News

Minor derailment interrupts Friday evening Polar Express schedule in Durango

Patrons were offered refunds, applicable vouchers

December 1, 2024

Local News

Holiday hustle strong on Black Friday in Durango

Families visit from New Mexico, Arizona and Texas for Polar Express train ride

November 30, 2024

Local News

Al Harper named to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory board of directors

American Heritage Railways purchased a significant portion of company in August

November 28, 2024

Local News

Child care center in Durango seeks new space after landlord refuses lease renewal

14 families scramble in search of alternative options

November 27, 2024

Local News

In-town Durango median home prices nearing $1 million mark

Brokers say more high-dollar properties were purchased during third quarter 2024

November 25, 2024

Local News

Ska Fabricating’s production operations to leave Durango

11 local jobs to be eliminated as company focuses on expanding market segments

November 22, 2024

Regional News

Colorado second in the nation in electric vehicle adoption

Affordable cars, generous incentives have state only behind California

November 17, 2024

Local News

New Bayfield barbershop giving blue collar workers a nice trim

Knipp earned her professional barber license this past summer

November 13, 2024

Local News

The Pine Cone, a burger and ice cream eatery in Bayfield, is under new ownership

Bayfield residents Wendell and Holly Heck took over restaurant Sept. 14

November 9, 2024

Local News

Animas Trading Co. owner to sell business in Durango

Wakeman looks to pass baton to youthful entrepreneur

November 5, 2024

Local News

Company donates $30,000 worth of plumbing and labor to VFW in Durango

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 needed replacement for original cast iron lines

November 2, 2024

Local News

Yellow Carrot owner to close restaurant in early November

says dine-in traffic down 65% in 2024

November 1, 2024

Local News

Photo: Just a little off the top and sides

Gilbert Shawcroft, owner of Chill Spot Barbershop, makes his annual appearance on Thursday outside of his business dressed as Jason…

October 31, 2024

Local News

Despite revenue decline, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory leadership pleased with progress

prices showing modest increases since August

October 29, 2024

Food

Derailed Pour House recognized by Tripadvisor

Durango restaurant earns a 2024 Traveler’s Choice award for ‘Casual Dining’

October 27, 2024

Business

How the first ‘carbon-positive’ hotel in the U.S. is handling a dead tree problem

hotel designed to resemble aspen tree

October 23, 2024

Local News

Completion of Durango REI delayed until summer 2025

Adjusted timeline needed by developer landlord to complete work

October 22, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s unemployment rate at 4%, inching upward along with the U.S. rate

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment offices in downtown Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Colorado’s unemployment…

October 19, 2024

Local News

Durango residents can be free of fallen autumn leaves with new on-demand collection service

to Farm Compost partners with city to perform no-charge leaf pickup

October 8, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Humane Society restores ‘thrift’ to Thrift Store with reduced prices

are easier to find in reorganized resale space

October 7, 2024

Business

How mountain town businesses are working to defy Colorado’s elevated quit rates

Creative benefits can make up for lower wages, less-than-ideal health insurance

October 4, 2024

Local News

Photos: Halloween season’s here, boils and ghouls!

Sofie, 4, and Kira, 6, get a scare Thursday while shopping at Spirit Halloween set up in the former J.C.…

October 3, 2024

Local News

Hutton Broadcasting launches radio station for Durango-area dogs

company terminates top 40 station in favor of new canine-oriented content

September 26, 2024

Local News

Should more businesses offer employee ownership?

Company executives share their experience with the trend during La Plata Economic Development Alliance Summit

September 19, 2024

Local News

The Tangled Horn brings farm-to-table dinner option to South Durango

looks to build ‘symbiotic’ relationship with nearby brewery

September 17, 2024

Local News

Yellow Carrot chef to be featured in Holiday Gourmet QVC segment

Durango restaurateur to promote her snack company on national television

September 12, 2024

Regional News

Colorado airports receive nearly $100 million in federal infrastructure funding

Contractors work on Phase 1A at Durango-La Plata County Airport. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded nearly…

September 7, 2024

Local News

Durango slows its pace on Downtown’s Next Step

wants funding details, more discussion with councilors

September 6, 2024

Local News

First five Pine River Commons townhome units now on market

Bayfield development looks to have buyers move into units by final week of October

September 6, 2024