Business

Another resignation, a leave of absence and investigations amid effort to buy Telluride Ski Resort

A free gondola from downtown Telluride, in the background, takes passengers up over the ski area and down to the…

January 28, 2026

Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Dec. 10 in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press file)dur-i-syn WASHINGTON –…

January 28, 2026

Business

Cat Care Durango celebrates grand reopening in new facility

Cat Care Durango has announced that in its third year of operation, it is opening a newly renovated rescue and…

January 21, 2026

Business

Upper East Side Coffee Deli reopens under new ownership

Upper East Side Coffee Deli, at 28902 Highway 160 in Durango, has announced that it is reopening under the new…

January 21, 2026

Business

Big Tech’s fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition

Mike Petak of Spring City gestures while speaking to East Vincent Township supervisors in opposition to a data center proposal…

January 7, 2026

Sports

Amid Telluride strike, nearby resorts salvage holiday ski vacations

Patrollers say Telluride Ski and Golf has not reached out to resume negotiations; resort still making snow

January 2, 2026

Business

Will 2026 be the year for housing reform?

Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen hopes ‘yes’

December 31, 2025

Local News

More thrifting and fewer returns: the early trends that defined shopping

Growing unease over the U.S. economy has altered behavior

December 28, 2025

Business

Resilient U.S. consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

FILE – People shop at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)(AP…

December 24, 2025

Business

U.S. drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season

FILE – A motorist fills up the tank of a vehicle at a gasoline station Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in…

December 24, 2025

Business

Alpine Bank taps David Bratcher to lead community development efforts in Durango

Alpine Bank has named David Bratcher as head of community outreach for its Durango branch. Bratcher, a longtime Durango resident,…

December 18, 2025

Business

Polis rolls out new approach – and department – for workforce talent

Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks at a press conference, Oct. 22 at the governor’s residence in Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR…

December 17, 2025

Business

Government jobs boost Colorado gains in September as reports start up after the shutdown

A man walks through the cavernous Amazon building in Aurora on, Dec. 6, 2022. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) Colorado…

December 17, 2025

Business

Chef Safari’s African Fusion moves downtown

Chef Safari’s African Fusion food truck has moved to 901 East Second Ave., the Durango Elk’s Lodge. The restaurant will…

December 17, 2025

Business

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Wednesday in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press)dur-i-syn WASHINGTON – The Federal…

December 10, 2025

Business

Colorado ranchers say White House beef policy making tough job even tougher

Ranchers say the Trump administration’s decision to buy more Argentine beef was damaging during the time of year when they…

December 10, 2025

Business

Colorado forecast to add more jobs next year, but still not a lot

A car wash posts a help wanted sign on Colorado Boulevard in Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Colorado is forecast…

December 10, 2025

Business

Brim and Boot opens in downtown Durango

Brim and Boot, a luxury Western boutique located at 1019 Main Ave., held its grand opening Dec. 1. The locally-owned…

December 3, 2025

Business

Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn’t disrupt industry – but scrutiny on immigrant drivers might

FILE – A student driver helps his classmate steer the wheel into the right direction as they practice driving in…

December 3, 2025

Business

Is Colorado’s car market flashing a check engine light for the economy?

Jeff Silverberg, General Manager/Partner of John Elway Chevrolet in Englewood, shows off the detail of a “Bronco's Orange” C3 Chevy…

November 26, 2025

Business

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers quits OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails

This combo shows Jeffrey Epstein, left, and U.S. economist Larry Summers. (Courtesy of New York State Sex Offender Registry via…

November 19, 2025

Business

Three team members taking new patients at Durango Integrated Healthcare

Axis Health System has announced the addition of Taylor Gillis, a family medicine physician, and Ana Cecilia Siller, a family…

November 19, 2025

Business

Brian Rose returns to Alpine Bank Durango

Alpine Bank is pleased to welcome Brian Rose back to the team as a lender and senior vice president, based…

November 12, 2025

Business

U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as 1-cent coin gets canceled

Blank coins wait to be the last pennies pressed at the U.S. Mint, Wednesday in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/Associated Press)dur-i-syn PHILADELPHIA…

November 12, 2025