Business
Hershey renews trademark battles with marijuana businesses
company has stood up to candy maker
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Colorado’s top oil, gas regulator becoming energy consultant
Matthew Lepore, right, director of the Oil & Gas Conservation Commission, is resigning to become legal counsel and strategic adviser for Adamantine Energy, a Denver consulting group that works with…
Business
Think Network Technologies hires one
Hedigerdu1-i-syn Hediger has seven years of marketing experience in retail and finance industries. Think Network is a Durango-based information technologies company that provides services in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and…
Business
Region 9 hires business resource specialist
Rose was previously the senior vice president for Alpine Bank and has 15 years of commercial lending experience. He will oversee the Region 9 loan program and work with county-level…
Business
Durango Sports Club hires physical therapist
Wenger earned undergraduate and graduate physical therapy degrees from University of Kansas and University of St. Augustine. He provides treatments for cervical spine and headaches; lumbar spine; acute and chronic…
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Nunn Construction promotes employee
Schnurrdu1-i-syn Schnurr earned a mechanical engineering degree from University of Oklahoma and moved to Southwest Colorado to work for Nunn. He planned and managed the construction of Montezuma-Cortez High School…
Business
Mountain Bike Specialists to celebrate half century of business
An open house that includes drinks and snacks will be held at the bike shop, 949 Main Ave. “We are grateful to the residents of the Four Corners who have…
What's Up Downtown
What’s in a name?
How do you brand a commercial area that does not really have a brand? Why does an area need a brand? What is the correct brand for an up-and-coming commercial…
Business
La Plata County manufacturers look to form a business alliance
could pool resources to expand
Business
Rock Lounge reopens at new location
The Rock Lounge reopened to the public Friday at its new location, 111 E. 30th St.Courtesy of The Rock Lounge Starting Monday, the business will host regular hours, from 11…
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Mancos apple cidery opens Saturday
The cidery is located at 141 South Main St. in Mancos. During the family-friendly grand opening, the store will sell hats and other merchandise bearing the Outlier Cellars logo. The…
Business
Women investors invited to Edward Jones presentation
The presentation is for women investors and will cover financial strategies that fit different lifestyles and needs through examining five financial questions specific to women. Light refreshments will be served…
Business
Home Builders’ presentation to discuss tax law
Cocktails and conversation will begin at 5:30, with a buffet dinner and presentation at 6:30 p.m. Advanced registration cost is $40 before March 2 and $45 before March 7. Cost…
Business
Albertsons in Durango holds ribbon-cutting after extensive remodel
The remodeled store features an expanded produce and organic foods section; a bakery and floral expansion; updates to the meat and deli department; and interior and exterior improvements. Albertsons will…
Local News
Dolores Outfitters focus on outdoor fun, adventure
offers adventure gear, jeep and ATV rentals
Local News
Divided La Plata Electric board united on vision for exploratory group
Subcommittee not approved to research buyout from Tri-State
Business
Lending by big banks to small businesses hits a record high, study finds
Small businesses, which have created two out of three new jobs in this country in recent years, are the ones with big capital needs. The good news is that big…
Business
Home prices in two-thirds of U.S. cities have hit record highs
up 5.3 percent from a year ago
Business
Mountain Bike Specialists hires one
Turnerdu1-i-syn Turner is from Connecticut, attended college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, before moving to Durango and has more than 15 years of experience in the Austin, Texas, and…
Business
Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program boosts 5 regional firms
The Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs was established 4½ years ago by local economic development groups and angel investors. Its mission is to generate more local companies in Southwest…
Business
Fast Signs manager nationally recognized
Fast Signs of Durango general manager Candice Archuleta (left) was presented the Manager of the Year award by Fast Signs International CEO Catherine Monson at the company’s 2018 convention in…
Business
Mortgage rates climb to their highest levels in nearly four years
Mortgage rates haven’t been this high in nearly four years.Tony Dejak/Associated Press file According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average shot up to…
On Real Estate
Four critical things to do before you make an offer
The most critical step before moving forward on a home is determining if you will be able to obtain financing. Loan requests can be denied because of the borrower’s qualifications…
Money Savvy
Five keys to eliminating your debt
If you’re like me, making more money isn’t the only answer. After all, over the years, our income went up and so did our debt. Reducing spending helps, but it…
Business
Original bike shop owner returns to Durango, repurchases Pedal the Peaks
Mountains, small-town vibe bring David Howard back for more
Food
Popular coffee shop reopens in Dolores
Owner Mark Looper took over the former Pony Expresso building and, along with his girlfriend Misty Henderson, remodeled it to make room for more tables. A newly installed bar with…
Business
Permanent makeup, aesthetics business relocates
Dotsondu1-i-syn Cosmetologist Renee Dotson provides services at the business through Dr. Mason Miner’s dentistry practice. Skin care treatments include fruit enzyme peels, microcurrent, microdermabrasion, areola and corrective skin camouflage procedures.…
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La Plata County Assessor gives personal property tax reminder
Deadline to declare property is April 15
Local News
Montezuma County businesses join public lands petition
Alpacka Rafts, Osprey Packs sign monument letter