Business

Local News

Ignacio-area farm expanding presence by bolstering vegetable, tree shrub inventories

Farms obtained business permit to help provide extra inventory for La Plata County grocers

July 11, 2024

Local News

Farmers Market: Sunbird makes herbal drink mixers

elixirs are made with locally harvested fruits

July 10, 2024

Local News

How are Bayfield vacation rentals impacting housing availability, expenses?

Concerns linger over the effect properties are having on homes

July 8, 2024

Regional News

Medical marijuana patients and sales on a long decline in Colorado

Medical marijuana sales have hit their lowest levels in at least 10 years, totaling only $15 million in April, down…

July 8, 2024

Regional News

Oil production rebounds in Colorado, drillers optimistic

In the first quarter of 2024, companies in Colorado have pumped more than 41.7 million barrels of oil, 19% more…

July 7, 2024

Local News

Pagosa Springs brewpub to close original location in September

of Riff Raff Brewing Company says having two locations within close proximity was bad for business

July 6, 2024

Local News

Durango breweries release new craft beer honoring 50 years of the Colorado Trail

the Trail pale ale now available at participating places

July 5, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Working with wood

craftsman uses wood joinery, rather than nails or screws to construct homes and other structures

July 5, 2024

Local News

Simon Gnehm: Traditional timber framing

Craftsman runs Dovetail Timbers in Durango

July 5, 2024

Local News

Six Durango businesses receive USDA funding for solar energy projects

U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizes cost savings, clean power production

July 3, 2024

Business

Martin named head of safehouse, shelter

Veronica Martin VOA Colorado has named Veronica Martin the senior director of Durango’s Community Shelter and Southwest Safehouse. In her…

July 3, 2024

Regional News

Frontier and United Airlines face federal wage theft lawsuits in Colorado

A United Airlines jetliner lifts off from a runway at Denver International Airport on June 10, 2020, in Denver. Two…

June 29, 2024

Local News

Durango railroad to resume service to Silverton after rockslide covered tracks

caused minimal damage to tracks

June 27, 2024

Local News

Colorado business lobbyists share key legislative wins during Eggs and Issues forum

of wage theft and short-term rental bills deemed crucial for businesses

June 27, 2024

Local News

FLC student marketing agency takes off with new Katz School of Business funding

Students help develop strategies to drive customer traffic

June 24, 2024

Local News

Demolition project on north Main Avenue in Durango to become new commercial building

structure was torn down in December, leaving vacant lot

June 24, 2024

Local News

Bayfield vacation rentals gaining economic steam

no hotels in town, rental properties helping aid local tourism

June 21, 2024

Local News

Ignacio’s Rock Creek housing project to provide income qualified housing before end of year

Residents making under 80% of area median income will qualify for down payment assistance

June 20, 2024

Local News

Porky’s Smokehouse faces signage dilemma

Complications emerge amid Bayfield restaurant’s efforts to replace panels in existing Wells Group sign

June 20, 2024

Local News

Energy-efficient camper company launches in Bayfield

Outpost Campers CEO also aims to open manufacturing facility by or before this winter

June 20, 2024

Outdoors

Visits to Colorado ski areas in 2023-24 slightly down from prior year’s record

2021, resorts have been pumping record sums into new lifts, terrain and infrastructure

June 17, 2024

Local News

It’s about people, outgoing Mercy CEO says

Brandon Mencini’s last day will be July 1

June 17, 2024

Local News

Composting business begins every-other-week service in Durango

Additional subscription option decreases cost, frequency of food waste collection

June 14, 2024

Local News

Work begins on new McDonald’s location near Three Springs in Durango

food joint one of several businesses planned for area

June 13, 2024

Local News

Porky’s Smokehouse to add new drive-thru

of Bayfield eatery saw benefits at prior location during COVID-19 pandemic

June 12, 2024

Local News

Lawsuit reveals more troubling details about Durango Stephanie Morris Nissan dealership

Midwest bank says the car dealer owes $1.8 million for collateral sold out of trust

June 11, 2024

Local News

Roxy’s closes after sudden death of co-owner

Business opened in spring 2023 and developed following in Durango electronic dance music scene

June 9, 2024

Local News

Investment banker says Walmart is enough competition in Albertsons-Kroger merger

Raising prices after merger would cause an exodus of customers, he says

June 7, 2024

Local News

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory board chair steps down to lead the company

Geygan took over in May as interim CEO; company’s governance policy prohibits dual roles

June 6, 2024

Local News

Heartwood Cohousing wins OK for 14 homes, turns attention to design and financing

Bayfield-area neighborhood set to break ground on new homes in spring 2025

June 5, 2024