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Applicants sought for 2018 SCAPE program
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald SCAPE is a nonprofit, partnered with Investment Fund, that offers a six-month program for area small businesses to receive mentoring, development, branding, financial education, office space and…
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Region 9 gives lender of the year award
Rose Rose has worked in commercial lending for 15 years and moved to Southwest Colorado in 2011 with his family. Criteria for the award was established by the Region 9…
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Volunteers sought for youth financial programs
Candidates should be passionate about working with youth, and have teaching experience or knowledge of financial services, such as accounting, banking and investing. Students will learn about needs and wants;…
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Goff Engineering president retires
Newby joined Goff in 1993 and has been involved in surveying projects throughout the Four Corners, including the Twin Buttes and Three Springs developments, and numerous projects for the city…
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Dr. Weber retires from La Plata Family Medicine
Weber Weber joined La Plata Family Medicine June 1, 1998, where she served as a family physician for the last 20 years. She will transfer her patients to physicians at…
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Ag summit planned for Jan. 16 at Montezuma County Fairgrounds
The free event runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes lunch. RSVP to [email protected] by Tuesday, Jan. 9. It is facilitated by the Colorado State University Extension and the…
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Smile By Design adds office in Bayfield
Orthodontist and owner Dr. Daniella Phillis is accepting new patients, specializing in early treatment, traditional braces, ceramic brackets and Invisalign. For more information or to make an appointment, call (970)…
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Condos, businesses planned for College Drive and East Eighth Avenue in Durango
Kangaroo Express may be replaced with three-story building
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Condos, businesses planned for College Drive and East Eighth Avenue in Durango
Kangaroo Express may be replaced with three-story building
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Food hall proposed near Durango Mall
Building could house 8-10 restaurants in shipping containers
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Mortgage rates pause but appear poised to drift higher
According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average slipped to 3.93 percent with an average 0.5 point. (Points are fees paid to a lender…
The Tourism Effect
Political will in building a strong tourism community
Political will can be measured in several ways. First is the city’s leadership. Do community leaders even recognize tourism as a viable economy? This may seem like an odd question…
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Couple undertakes restoration of historic Mancos Opera House
Long-term project will start with code updates
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Pinnacol Foundation sets scholarship application deadline
To qualify, students must be 16 to 25 years old; the natural, adopted, step- or full-dependent child of a Colorado-based employee who was injured or killed in a compensable, work-related…
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Plein Goods opens gallery
The shop features handcrafted textiles, ceramics, jewelry, paper, woodworking, metal, glass and basketry from around the world, including work from select regional artists and craftsmen. The business is offering 10…
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Rivergate Physical Therapy adds specialist
Earl has more than 20 years of orthopedic clinical experience; specializes in foot, ankle and lower-kinetic-chain dysfunction; and is the owner of FootWork. To schedule an appointment, call 259-2547.
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Coffee shop wants to be Denver’s first legal marijuana club
Process could take several months
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Design board OKs new Chamber building slated for north Main Avenue in Durango
moving to Brookside Park on north Main Avenue
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Durango’s lack of snow doesn’t deter Christmas shoppers
retailers prefer snowcapped San Juans and skiers in town
What's Up Downtown
Not your normal Christmas column
Despite a sharp reduction in panhandling in early summer thanks to the Durango Police Department’s efforts, panhandlers are back in downtown. What can be done to protect the businesses in…
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City plans for vote on Cortez Rec Center sales tax
2018 ballot question would extend sales tax but reduce rate
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Pantone picks deep purple ‘Ultra Violet’ as color of year
chosen to evoke counterculture flair