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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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A lesser-known Farmers’ Almanac will fold after 2 centuries, citing money trouble

Farmers' Almanac editor Sondra Duncan and publisher Peter Geiger pose in a corn field with the 2012 edition of the…

November 7, 2025

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Influencers are trying to cash in on politics, including Colorado’s race for governor

Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announces his candidacy for Colorado Governor at a press conference, April 11 in Denver’s City…

November 5, 2025

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Fox Fire Farms’ Aromella named Best White Wine at Colorado Governor’s Cup

On Oct. 18, Fox Fire Farms’ Aromella was awarded Best White Wine at the 2025 Colorado Governor’s Cup wine collection…

October 29, 2025

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Southwest Endoscopy Center named among nation’s best

Southwest Endoscopy Center in Durango has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best…

October 29, 2025

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Urban returns to office after illness

Susan Urban has returned to her previous’ office in the Colorado Heritage Plaza building at 905 9th St., after a…

October 29, 2025

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How to prepare for outages that impact our online lives, from banking to chatting apps

A Hulu mobile app shows it is not available during the Amazon Web Services outage, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in…

October 22, 2025

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Steamworks wins medal at GABF

Steamworks Brewing Co. has once again brought home national recognition, earning a Gold Medal for its Backside Stout at the…

October 17, 2025

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Kim Oyler wins Colorado Chamber Team Member of the Year Award

Kim Oyler The Durango Chamber of Commerce announces that Kim Oyler, Chief Operating Officer, was honored as the 2025 Colorado…

October 17, 2025