Business
Business plans battle for supremacy in the Hawk Tank
46 different plans submitted this year
Business
The Tourism Effect
Mesa Verde comes to Durango
Starting tomorrow, April 15, and for the first time ever, Mesa Verde Museum Association will be selling tickets for Mesa Verde National Park’s ranger-led tours from inside the Durango Welcome…
Local News
Mural celebrates what people love about Durango
Painting is first project by Local First Creative Arts Initiative
Business
Durango man to receive Leadership New Mexico award
Bryson At the dinner, the nonprofit will present the Distinguished Alumnus Award to Bryson and the Distinguished Leadership Award to DiPaola. Bryson is involved in various entrepreneurial initiatives and community…
Business
Local Realtor receives award
Osborn Osborn was recognized for recording 53 land closings in 2017. For more information, call Osborn at 946-3935.
Business
Rental property training offered at Strater
Classes include: Effective smoke-free policies, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: The Chronic Disease and Tobacco Team of Denver Community Public Health will educate participants about benefits and concerns of smoke-free policies in…
Business
Vendors needed for Tractor Supply spring market
The event is seeking vendors interested in selling homemade and homegrown items, such as crafts, furniture, candles, soaps, honey, eggs, produce, baked goods, etc. Local nonprofits and food trucks are…
Business
Trump ethanol moves may be worse for farmers than soy tariff
President considering change to Renewable Fuel Standard
Business
First National Bank of Durango sold to Texas company
Triumph Bancorp purchases oldest bank in Durango
Business
10 tools every new homeowner should own – and 3 they shouldn’t
Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but afterward, you’re responsible for maintenance. You no longer have a landlord to fix that running toilet or leaky faucet. The upside? Having…
What's Up Downtown
A Meltdown, then the MAIN Event
The Meltdown kicks off with a free show Friday at the Powerhouse Science Center, on the plaza by the river. The StillHouse Junkies play at 5 p.m., then the Colorado…
Business
Mangan fuses family and guitars in Cortez string business
Curt Mangan string company fuses family and music instruments
Business
Pinnacol Assurance issues $291K in general dividends to Montezuma County employers
Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, is distributing $291K in workers’ compensation dividend checks this month to 394 Montezuma County policyholders. In total, nearly 53,000 employers throughout the state…
Local News
Cortez City Market closes for four hours on Wednesday
Morning closure caused by equipment failure
Business
Study: Homes more affordable than in past 40 years
Home prices have been rising faster than wages for years. But researchers at Trulia, an online residential real estate site, found that mortgage rates have a bigger impact on affordability…
Business
Durango Nursery and Supply hires two, promotes one
Pacheco Michelle Pacheco was promoted to floor manager and is now responsible for hiring and training floor staff, and assisting customers. Pacheco is originally from Maryland and has been at…
Business
Attorneys invited to April housing law training
The training is open to attorneys and mediators interested in housing law, and will cover topics, including: fair housing primer; tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities; statutory and common-law housing…
Business
Animas Laser Therapy opens in Durango
Dr. Michelle Hemingway is taking inquiries from those interested in services at the clinic. For more information, call 317-1611, email [email protected] or visit www.altdurango.com.
Business
Southwest Colorado nonprofits to attend April 17-18 meetings
Area nonprofit organizations should plan to attend these meetings: Pagosa Springs: 10-11 a.m. April 17 at Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd.Bayfield: 1-2 p.m. April 17 at Pine…
Food
Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile
Absolute, Beny’s and Oscar’s make shortlist for Colorado’s best green chile
Business
Plant that destroys chemical weapons beset by troubles
Army wants to spend millions of dollars to reduce worker risk
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You can live your dreams
Write down anything that comes to you about any aspect of your life. Maybe nothing came to mind. That would have been true for me when I was being crushed…