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Wells Group moves to new location
Business

Wells Group moves to new location

December 7, 2018

Wells Group invites the public to come and see the new office and thanks the community for helping build the company into what it is today.

Lee Ranch now member of American Angus Association
Business

Lee Ranch now member of American Angus Association

December 7, 2018

The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more…

LPCHS announces 2018 animal advocate
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LPCHS announces 2018 animal advocate

December 7, 2018

Cathy Roberts with Chris Nelson, LPCHS director of animal services, at the Bark and Wine event Nov. 10.Courtesy Roberts is a longtime LPCHS volunteer and former board member. She created…

Diversion of lodgers tax makes no cents
The Tourism Effect

Diversion of lodgers tax makes no cents

December 1, 2018

I reminded city councilors that tourism is a major economic driver in La Plata County. In fact, it is the economic driver in the county, responsible for one in four…

Lee Lutgen joins Southwest Mortgage Loans
Business

Lee Lutgen joins Southwest Mortgage Loans

November 30, 2018

Lutgen graduated from Durango High School in 2011 and managed the north location of Serious Texas BBQ for two years, working for the restaurant for six years. Lutgen is sad…

Andy Roach joins Highlands Residential Mortgage
Business

Andy Roach joins Highlands Residential Mortgage

November 30, 2018

Roachdu1-i-syn Roach has worked in the residential mortgage business locally for Bank of Colorado and most recently was branch manager for Caliber Home Loans. Roach is an instructor for The…

LPEA announces pair of promotions
Business

LPEA announces pair of promotions

November 30, 2018

In addition, equipment operator Trey Buffalo was selected as an apprentice lineman. LPEA’s apprenticeship program is sanctioned by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as well as the Department of…

LPEA names new meter technician
Business

LPEA names new meter technician

November 30, 2018

Herreradu1-i-syn Her position includes working with a variety of LPEA’s departments to assist with and advise about proper metering equipment, metering software, meter communications and new and existing installations and…

It’s starting to look like the holidays
What's Up Downtown

It’s starting to look like the holidays

November 24, 2018

The 11th annual Be Local Coupon Book release party is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Derailed Pour House. The Be Local Coupon Book contains more than 100…

Know Your Dough looking for volunteer coordinator
Business

Know Your Dough looking for volunteer coordinator

November 23, 2018

This volunteer position would assist staff in recruiting and organizing volunteers in anticipation of delivering financial literacy programs locally. The nonprofit currently has 25 active volunteers and is in need…