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Durango, Chamber of Commerce seek business input on minimum wage hike
Council to discuss proposed increase at May 6 study session
Business
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Colorado’s outdoor businesses buckling in Trump trade war
'We can’t just uproot our supply chain overnight,’ business cofounder says
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A Bayfield business was on the cusp of the American dream. Tariffs may yank it away
‘For us, it’s not political, it’s existential,’ said Taylor Ripp, owner of Outpost Campers
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Purgatory Resort to install new chairlift this summer
Additional trails to expand mountain’s advanced and expert terrain
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Nourish Durango offers macro-friendly, protein-rich grab-and-go meals
looking to lose weight or bulk up will find meals tailored to their goals
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Durango spa receives liquor license despite concerns over prior alcohol violation
Council narrowly approves license for River’s Edge Wellness Center
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Silverton’s Avalanche Brewing is celebrating its final weekend before closure
and Casie Lashley say the Greene Street watering hole is under contract
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Apache Mobile Home Park in west Durango back on market – at higher price
Residents have until June to submit offer to purchase land
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Durango’s Starlight Lounge has new owner
McCranie believes she’s the only female tribal member to own a business on Main Avenue
Regional News
As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper
A newsstand at Gub Gub’s pizza in Walsenburg, CO sells copies of the World Journal newspaper on Mar. 11, 2025. (Dan Boyce/CPR News) The copublisher of the World Journal in…
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Bondad Landfill in La Plata County has an estimated seven years until it is full
Officials, experts say conversations about the future must start now
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Plan proposes higher wages, better infrastructure for La Plata County’s child care needs
Economic Development Alliance and Early Childhood Council present $20 million strategy
Business
What do tariffs mean for Colorado?
Residents could feel effect on prices for everything from gas to groceries
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Durango Ski Barn to close historic north Main Avenue location
Business will continue to operate south storefront at Crossroads Center
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Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze
Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business
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Vacant building on East Second Avenue could become Durango’s newest community hub
Redevelopment plans hit snag over city’s connectivity project
Regional News
Legislation designates March 3 – aka 303 Day – as ‘Buy Colorado Day’
'We really do want to create something that becomes a sustainable economic driver,’ advocate says
Business
Durango railroad’s new diesel shop brings past into present
American Heritage Railways grows train restoration program with more space, new technology, bigger workforce
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Flight school prepares for takeoff at Animas Air Park near Durango
DarkHorse Aviation founder aims to share his passion for aviation
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Cannabis sales declining in Durango, across Colorado
‘We need a full-fledged national legalization program,’ dispensary manager says
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Durango housing manufacturer receives grant to build off-site homes
Process reduces cost and waste, which helps lower home prices
Business
King Soopers workers strike over staffing and safety
least 10,000 employees from 77 stores took up signs in Colorado
Business
Seasons restaurant in Durango changes hands, not character
Durango native Ken Trujillo purchased fine dining eatery from longtime owner Karen Barger
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Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado
federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling
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A&L Coors to take over distribution for Ska Brewing
‘Right now, (we) are still the sole owners of Ska,’ Dave Thibodeau says
Regional News
Colorado gun stores warn weapons ban would make much of their merchandise illegal
Bill 3 is aimed at making it harder for people to violate the state’s 15-round magazine limit
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Durango residents push City Council to raise minimum wage
Advocates say policy would put more money in workers’ pockets, feed economic growth
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Resolution would begin merger of city with Visit Durango
Council will vote on matter Wednesday
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Jamie’s Fine Jewelry shop will close permanently at end of March
Jamie King expresses her gratitude to the community as she looks forward to retirement