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Subdivision in northeast Durango plans expansion
Developers of Mountain Trace request 54 additional homes
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Montezuma County’s hopes for solar power begin to dim
Company interested, but power purchase agreement is needed
From the Chamber
New year, new building, new recipients and new ideas
The chamber has a lot to celebrate as we organize and arrange our décor. A special thank you to all those who contributed to our capital campaign and/or items for…
Local First
Being Local is a state of mind in which you’re focused on community
du1-i-syn In my mind, I am hearing a justifying response that sounds like, “I have lived here for 20 years! I’m as local as it gets!” And while some of…
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Cortez golf simulation business seeks permit
Simulators allow wintertime practice, owners say
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Walgreens agrees to pay $269 million to U.S. in fraud accord
The two settlements, announced Tuesday, cover allegations over improper billing. In the first one, the company agreed to pay $209.2 million to resolve claims it billed Medicare, Medicaid and other…
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Kroger, Microsoft create futuristic grocery store
Market parent company hopes to market innovation
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Grand Junction now has a grocery-sized hole in its downtown
joins other Colorado towns with no grocery store in downtown
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Soup Palette looking for new home
The business will still offer catering from a commercial kitchen and will operate a food truck, said owner Jenni Bennett Gross. Bennett Gross said she plans to be up and…
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Pediatric Partners promotes Barthel
Bartheldu1-i-syn In her new position, Barthel will provide patient and family care supports; pre-authorizations and referral processing; and pediatric medical data analysis.
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Comfort Dental Office opens near Walmart
Todd Crandall, a partner in the new business, said he worked with his wife to research the need for an additional dental office in the area and found an adult…
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Know your Dough seeks volunteer teachers
Ideal candidates will enjoy working with youth and/or have knowledge of the financial services industries, such as accounting, banking and investing. The organization is currently scheduling programs for the spring…
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Home Builders offers scholarships
Up to $10,000 will be awarded to support area high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education in any aspect of the construction industry. Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. March 1.…
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Eye clinic welcomes cornea specialist Rose
Rosedu1-i-syn As a fellowship trained corneal specialist, Rose will offer a unique, specialized treatment in eye care that is not currently offered in the Four Corners. Some of her clinical…
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Durango Natural Foods Co-op to stay open, for now
does not ask member-owners to dissolve nonprofit
Local News
Photo: Durango Chamber of Commerce officially opens new building
David Steele, left, and Steve Pease, right, hold the ribbon as Jack Llewellyn, executive director of the Durango Chamber of Commerce, cuts it with giant-sized scissors Thursday afternoon during the…
Local News
Nayarit Mexican Cuisine wants to add rooftop dining
Neighbors, city staff are concerned about lighting, noise and parking
Business
Architects find home in 1100 block of Main
Remodel to honor character of 1930s Safeway building
What's Up Downtown
New year and new focus on North Main District
Many people do not know that BID works for north Main businesses, as well as for downtown businesses. North Main businesses produce about 20 percent of BID’s annual funding, which…
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The Trump factor
Americans more worried about financial futures now than at any other time in the Trump presidency
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Airbnb says it made a profit again in 2018
du1-i-syn Airbnb said in a memo that it generated earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization in 2018. A spokesperson declined to provide an exact figure. The company exceeded financial…
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Walgreens teams with Microsoft to battle Amazon
An employee restocks merchandise at a Walgreens Boots Alliance store in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Oct. 19, 2017. Walgreens is teaming with Microsoft to design “digital health…
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Walmart to stop accepting CVS prescription coverage
Walmart confirmed its exit from the CVS Health pharmacy insurance program, called CVS Caremark, after CVS refused the retail giant’s demand for larger reimbursements for the prescription drugs it dispenses.…
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What the government shutdown means for your mortgage
For one thing, the political storm is like severe weather at a major airport: You can expect minor delays or worse. And if you’re among the 800,000 federal employees going…
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Homebuilder sentiment rises from lowest level since 2015
in housing inventory could make purchases more affordable
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December’s 3.5% unemployment caps strong 2018 for Colorado jobs
people entered workforce than employers could create jobs for
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Learn about sitting smart at work
The workshop will include a 15-minute lecture, a 15-minute stretching session and 15 minutes of ergonomic training. The workshop will conclude with a question-and-answer session. The workshop should help people…