Business

Colorado mountain towns can now use tourism tax to deal with visitors, housing

Bill signed into law after passing Legislature with bipartisan support

April 5, 2022

Phoenix Physical Therapy to host ribbon-cutting ceremony

Emma Igoe, SueB Earl and Sienna Riley (Courtesy of Phoenix Physical Therapy) Phoenix Physical Therapy will host a chamber ribbon-cutting…

April 5, 2022

Business

Columbine Landscapes welcomes new project manager

Kayla Kain (Courtesy of Columbine Landscapes) Former Columbine Landscapes project lead, Kayla Kain has been promoted to be one of…

April 5, 2022

Business

Durango Picnic Co. will do the heavy lifting on outdoor dining experiences

Local treats and art workshops are focus of upcoming outdoor dining experiences

April 4, 2022

Business

A changing mall culture in Durango?

Owner, tenants of Main Mall see potential for growth in downtown space

April 2, 2022

Business

San Juan Regional Medical Center president leaves organization

San Juan Regional Medical Center’s president and CEO, Jeff Bourgeois, is leaving the organization effective March 31. Bourgeois served as…

March 31, 2022

Business

Durango Friends of the Arts to award grants

Durango Friends of the Arts will award $38,000 in grants in 2022 to support the arts in Durango and La…

March 30, 2022

Business

Durango Business Improvement District offers reward for shopping locally

The Durango Business Improvement District is reactivating its Spring Rewards Program, which incentivizes consumers to spend their money locally. Beginning…

March 30, 2022

Regional News

Outdoor Retailer show moving to Utah despite boycott threats

A ski boot appears on a display at the Salomon booth at the opening of the Outdoor Retailers and Snow…

March 23, 2022

Local News

Tailwind Nutrition named as Colorado Manufacturing Award finalist

La Plata County-based nutrition mix seller Tailwind Nutrition has been named as a finalist in the Colorado Manufacturing Awards’ Consumer…

March 23, 2022

Local News

Big Brothers Big Sisters hires new executive director

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado announces Jenn Bartlett as its new executive director. Bartlett most recently comes from…

March 23, 2022

Local News

Bump-outs are back in Durango

What started as a means of keeping businesses open during the pandemic has become a seasonal trend

March 21, 2022

Local News

Durango railroad operator poised to operate Old Tucson site

Western-themed attraction has served as a film set

March 20, 2022

Business

Williams Funeral Home offers services to cope with a loved one’s death

Business hopes to provide counseling services for those who are grieving

March 20, 2022

Business

New carwash coming to Durango

Cascade Xpress CarWash, an automated tunnel conveyor carwash, plans to open July 3. The carwash will be located south of…

March 18, 2022

Business

Durango Creative District seeking executive director

Durango Creative District is seeking an executive director to start May 15. Applicants can submit a cover letter, resume and…

March 18, 2022

Local News

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

For 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

North 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?

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

February 27, 2022