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Durango Hot Springs celebrates fifth anniversary and new developments to come

Co-owner said the resort sees over 100,000 visitors per year

September 2, 2024

Local News

Mercy Hospital receives highest rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Durango medical care facility among 381 nationwide to receive five-star rating

August 30, 2024

Local News

Durango Chamber of Commerce names new CEO

Dupont, longtime Dean of Student Engagement at FLC, wants to emphasize Young Professionals program

August 27, 2024

Local News

Farmers Market: Shelby Shakes turns brewer’s spent grain into granola

Kohn is on a mission to reduce food waste

August 26, 2024

Local News

Bayfield home market expecting cool-down, but lower prices could reignite demand

estate agent Jarrod Nixon says lower interest rates and sale prices could influence demand

August 24, 2024

Local News

Data shows Colorado added fewer jobs over the past year than previously reported

The inaugural “Hire Me Fair” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 1 at Bayfield High School.…

August 24, 2024

Local News

Mobile business trend is on the move in La Plata County

Concept continues to grow as cost of commercial rent deters owners

August 23, 2024

Local News

Two Durango projects receive housing catalyst fund money

View Mobile Home Park Co-op secures another round of funding

August 18, 2024

Local News

Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County holding public tours, expanding operations

operation also adding new animal stalls and pastures

August 18, 2024

Outdoors

Golden bike maker sues Gates Corp. over unpaid royalties for bike frame invention

Brand says it’s owed millions in unpaid royalties

August 17, 2024

Local News

EsoTerra Ciderworks to enter grape wine market with ‘The Arboretum,’ near Durango

maker is seeks capital to help build winery infrastructure

August 15, 2024

Local News

Verdict is in: No sky diving into Durango’s Off-Leash Dog Park

Odiorne’s search for a landing zone continues

August 12, 2024

Local News

Woodhouse Spa terminates lease with new building owners amid dispute

estimated $400,000 in unused gift cards may be worthless

August 9, 2024

Business

Tarpley RV closes, taking out a premier player in Durango RV market

Company employed an average of 15 to 20 full-time employees

August 8, 2024

Local News

American Heritage Railways purchases share in Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Executives say two companies are perfect fit for collaboration

August 8, 2024

Local News

Durango gas prices begin to dip, but remain high

spokesman, Visit Durango don’t expect much reprieve this month given summer’s ‘last hurrah’

August 2, 2024

Local News

Four-story building planned for empty lot in downtown Durango

Avenue complex would take over parking lot south of Crossroads Building

August 2, 2024

Local News

La Plata County home watch business believes new accreditation bolsters credibility further

Home Watch & More, which is based in Bayfield, obtained accreditation from National Home Watch Association in May

August 2, 2024

Local News

West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango for second year

Startup Colorado Pitch Competition aims to provide five rural founders $280,000 in investment opportunities

July 28, 2024

Business

Fewer La Plata County homes sold during second quarter 2024

Interest rates continue to deter sellers from putting their homes on the market

July 27, 2024

Local News

Ignacio looks to become single-jurisdiction housing authority

would allow town to obtain financing on Rock Creek subdivision project, better manage short-term debt

July 26, 2024

New Mexico

Colorado judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons grocery ‘megamerger’

has been opposed by labor unions and consumer advocates

July 26, 2024

Local News

New Southern Ute program to help foster entrepreneurship opportunities

Píinu Núuchi Farmers Market and Outdoor Business Lab to launch on Friday

July 25, 2024

Local News

StoneAge Tools hosts charity team-building event in Durango

will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado

July 25, 2024

Local News

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory hires former Ballantine Communications executive as new CFO

Cass credits company’s loyal consumer following as a reason for taking job

July 25, 2024

Local News

Durango forming focus group to inform Downtown’s Next Step

Historic Main Avenue, business access common criticisms of pro-pedestrian project

July 20, 2024

Business

Southern Ute Indian Tribe invests in 500,000-square-foot hemp processing plant

Chairman says investment represents tribe’s commitment to environmental stewardship

July 20, 2024

Local News

Outpost at Helen’s Corner, a landmark northeast of Durango, closes shop

Property near Lemon Reservoir is on the market for $1.4 million

July 18, 2024

Local News

Billy Goat Saloon, an iconic watering hole near Bayfield, plans to close Aug. 11

Establishment cites rising insurance costs, trademark litigation as reasons

July 16, 2024

Local News

Two Southwest Colorado grocery stores could be sold in Kroger-Albertsons merger

Workers union faults potential buyer for lack of track record managing a large number of stores

July 11, 2024