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What is Durango best known for?
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What is Durango best known for?

August 18, 2018

Let’s take the first question. What is Durango best known for? The answer seems pretty simple: The train, of course. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is only one…

Wild Iris Wellness opens in Durango
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Wild Iris Wellness opens in Durango

August 16, 2018

Business owner DeVere Gamble, who has performed craniosacral therapy at Pura Vida Healthcare for the last four years, will continue to provide therapy and integrative nutrition health coaching at the…

Smart Enterprises renews registration
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Smart Enterprises renews registration

August 16, 2018

Smart Enterprises has operated in Durango for more than 30 years. Companies registered by AGSC must demonstrate the ability and willingness to complete installation according to a standard through random,…

Southwest Midwives hires two to practice
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Southwest Midwives hires two to practice

August 16, 2018

Riddle is from Burlington, Vermont, and worked as a volunteer emergency medical technician during college. She earned a master’s degree in nurse-midwifery and women’s health from University of Pennsylvania; taught…

EXIT Realty Home and Ranch hires one
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EXIT Realty Home and Ranch hires one

August 16, 2018

EXIT Realty Home and Ranch, at 1032 Main Ave., is a member of EXIT Realty Colorado. For more information, visit www.exitrealtydurango.com.

Business workshop to be held Thursday
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Business workshop to be held Thursday

August 16, 2018

The course is designed to help navigate through steps of starting a successful business, with presentations from a small business specialist, marketing expert, small business banker, an attorney and accountant.…

Mountain Bike Specialists receives award
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Mountain Bike Specialists receives award

August 16, 2018

Mountain Bike Specialists joined a group of 1,200 bicycle-friendly businesses, which are all small, independent businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies in the United States. For more information, visit…

ASAP Accounting to offer free web conference
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ASAP Accounting to offer free web conference

August 16, 2018

During the web conference, titled “401(k) 101 Part 2: Retirement Plan Options for the Smaller Business,” participants will learn about options and fiduciary duties for sponsoring retirement plans for employees.…

San Juan Brewfest nears drinking age
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San Juan Brewfest nears drinking age

August 11, 2018

The Brewfest started at Purgatory Resort in 1998 and was held over Labor Day weekend on the mountain for its first nine years. In year 10, the event moved to…

Mortgage rates dip on weak jobs report
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Mortgage rates dip on weak jobs report

August 9, 2018

Freddie Mac headquarters are seen in McLean, Va.Jay Mallin/Bloomberg According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average slipped to 4.59 percent with an average…

Durango Tourism Office names sales manager
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Durango Tourism Office names sales manager

August 9, 2018

Wilson has more than 25 years of sales and operational experience in luxury hospitality and tourism industries. She most recently served as senior national sales manager for Visit Albuquerque and…

Region 9 relocates to Tech Center
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Region 9 relocates to Tech Center

August 9, 2018

Region 9 will be closed Friday through Aug. 22 to move and will be without phone or computer service during that time. After the move, office hours will be held…

Region 9 adds two members to board
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Region 9 adds two members to board

August 9, 2018

Heitzman is the city of Cortez management intern. She attended Fort Lewis College graduated with a public policy degree from University of Colorado at Denver. Dunton has worked for the…

Lunches with Leaders scheduled Tuesday
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Lunches with Leaders scheduled Tuesday

August 9, 2018

The networking event is open to Durango area professionals 21-40 years old. Registration is required and includes lunch. Cost is $10 for YPOD members and $15 for nonmembers. To register,…

Know Your Dough appoints board member
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Know Your Dough appoints board member

August 9, 2018

Johnson has worked with KYD as a volunteer presenter and offers financial industry knowledge to strengthen the nonprofit’s mission. For more information, email KYD Executive Director Allison Andersen at [email protected].