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Need a drill, saw or sewing machine? Check out the Durango Tool Library

a monthly membership fee, artisans can rent equipment to help with projects

March 18, 2022

Sports

Vail Resorts promises $175 million more for employees, bumps starting pay to $20 an hour

America’s largest resort operator was vilified this past season as it struggled to open chairs and handle crowds

March 15, 2022

Business

Uber charging customers new fuel fee for rides, delivery

Citing record-high prices for gasoline, Uber is charging customers a new fuel fee to help offset costs for ride-hail and…

March 12, 2022

Business

Southwest Midwives announces new team members

Southwest Midwives welcomed three new team members to the practice. Haley Yerxa completed her nurse-midwifery studies at Yale School of…

March 11, 2022

Business

‘Green’ building codes boost costs for Colorado fire victims

Rex Hickman sifts through the rubble of his burned home in Louisville on Jan. 2. Some homeowners recovering from Colorado’s…

March 4, 2022

Business

Stillwater Music welcomes new board member

Tischhauser Stillwater Music welcomed its new board member, Andreas Tischhauser. Tischhauser has had careers as a singer, flutist, professor and…

March 4, 2022

Business

La Plata Electric Association accepting board director applications

La Plata Electric Association is now accepting board director applications. The 2022 Board Director Candidate Packet can be found at…

March 2, 2022

Business

How much is your morning cup?

coffee shops around Durango have had to raise prices because of market struggles

February 27, 2022

Business

San Juan Symphony names executive director

San Juan Symphony announced the appointment of Chandra Stubbs as its newest executive director, effective April 1. Stubbs recently moved…

February 26, 2022

Local News

Gas-powered lawn equipment sales would be banned in parts of Colorado under Democrat bill

Bill 138 would also set new greenhouse gas emissions reductions

February 24, 2022

Business

Phoenix Physical Therapy selected as success story

(Courtesy of Phoenix Physical Therapy) Phoenix Physical Therapy has been selected as the Small Business Development Center’s February success story.…

February 18, 2022

Business

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties hires new broker

Crystal Chick (Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties) Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties hired Crystal Chick as its newest broker. Raised…

February 18, 2022

Business

Animas Surgical Hospital to host hip and knee replacement seminar

Animas Surgical Hospital will host a virtual hip and knee replacement seminar at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, on its…

February 17, 2022

Regional News

Patagonia, REI others threaten to boycott Outdoor Retailer show

Companies would not participate if event moves to Utah

February 14, 2022

Local News

Ska Fabricating’s new depalletizer is made easy to move and store

Microbus helps smaller breweries make their way into the canning game

February 13, 2022

Local News

Carver Brewing Co.’s brothers pass business to next generation

Brewpub remains family and sibling-owned

February 11, 2022

Business

Local Bank of Colorado lender named Lender of the Year

Jason Portz accepts the Region 9 Lender of the Year award. (Courtesy of Region 9) The Region 9 Economic Development…

February 10, 2022

Business

Mercury building sold for less than fair market value

Vacancy and changing workforce affected sales price, county assessor says

February 9, 2022

Business

Advantage Physical Therapy welcomes new therapist

Serae Mele (Courtesy of Advantage Physical Therapy) Advantage Physical Therapy announced the arrival of its newest physical therapist, Serae Mele.…

February 8, 2022

Business

Local First Foundation hires executive director

Sarah Tober (Courtesy of Local First Foundation)Sara K Blanco Photography Local First Foundation welcomed its new executive director Sarah Tober.…

February 8, 2022

Business

Visiting Angels receives ‘Leader in Experience’ award

Visiting Angels of Pagosa Springs received the 2022 Best of Home Care: Leader in Experience Award from Home Care Pulse,…

February 8, 2022

Business

Commissioners seek Southwest Basin Roundtable representative

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified resident to serve on the Southwest Basin Roundtable.…

February 8, 2022

Business

San Juan Regional nurse manager receives Patriot Award

San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Sonja Crum, the childbirth unit nurse manager, received the Patriot Award for supporting one of…

February 8, 2022

Business

La Plata County Search and Rescue president a finalist to receive $10,000 reward

Durango man recognized by his employer, Aflac, for his contributions to community

February 3, 2022