Business Animas Surgical Center at Escalante celebrates grand opening Surgical Center opens new office June 19, 2021
Business Ska Brewing recognized by Gov. Polis and OEDIT for excellence in exporting On May’s World Trade Day, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade gave Ska Brewing Co. an honorable… June 19, 2021
Business San Juan Hand Therapy congratulates Diana Davis on certification Courtesy San Juan Hand Therapy/Diana Davis earned the Certified Hand Therapist credential. San Juan Hand Therapy has announced that Diana… June 19, 2021
Business Student training to create attainable housing It’s no secret that housing prices have shot through the roof this past year, which adds to the slew of… June 19, 2021
Business Colorado pot tax hike proponents get bipartisan endorsements Kars of marijuana buds sit on the counter at the Denver Kush Club in 2015 in north Denver. A coalition… June 18, 2021
Business StoneAge is all aboard on automating its products Water-blast tool maker inks deal with Navy to computerize its cleaning devices June 13, 2021
Business Comfort Keepers names Shanalyn Haceesa as Caregiver of the Month Comfort Keepers in home care announced Shanalyn Haceesa as the recipient of the Caregiver of the Month Award for June.… June 12, 2021
Business Mayor Kim Baxter joins Visit Durango’s board of directors Visit Durango has welcomed Mayor Kim Baxter to its board of directors. Baxter will represent City Council. She was officially… June 12, 2021
Business Women’s Resource Center appoints four new board members Women’s Resource Center appointed four new members to serve on the organization’s board of directors: Lucia Thompson, Dr. Stacy Reuille-Dupont,… June 12, 2021
Local News After 2½-year closure, remote service station reopens with more offerings Hesperus convenience store to add Jeep rentals, local products and take-and-bake pizza June 8, 2021
Business A ‘Wanderful’ COVID-19 success story Wanderful Wheels’ cargo-to-campervan conversions was already hot, but pandemic superheated demand June 7, 2021
Business Local creator launches Kickstarter for chess set Courtesy HoldenArt/HoldenArt is seeking Kickstarter pledges for its new magnetic chess set. HoldenArt has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its… June 5, 2021
Business Forty causes will each win a $25,000 grant to assist their neighborhoods State Farm Neighborhood Assist will award $1 million in $25,000 increments to 40 nonprofit organizations across the U.S. to help… June 5, 2021
Business Comfort Keepers offers employees a 401K benefit package Comfort Keepers In Home Care of Durango now offers a company-sponsored 401(k) program with an employer match. Comfort Keepers continues… June 5, 2021
Business $1B in grants to go for broadband on tribal lands The Biden administration is making available $1 billion in federal grants to expand the availability of high-speed internet on tribal… June 3, 2021
Business United Airlines sees a supersonic future This photo provided by Boom Supersonic shows an artist’s rendition of United Airlines Boom Supersonic Overture jet. United said Thursday… June 3, 2021
Local News Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory reports annual loss fiscal year 2021, chocolatier finishes $900,000 in the red June 2, 2021
Business Help wanted, really, in wake of COVID-19 Durango, some short-staffed restaurants go dark a couple of days a week June 1, 2021
Business Former pension boss sues New Mexico over pay discrimination The Associated Press SANTA FE – The former head of New Mexico’s pension system for educators has accused Democratic Gov.… May 28, 2021
Local News Another surge in tourism expected this summer in Southwest Colorado indicators suggest pent-up demand for outdoor travel May 27, 2021
Business International firm to buy power from New Mexico wind farms The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE – A California-based renewable energy company that is building a collection of wind farms in New… May 26, 2021
Business First Southwest Bank names Ellen Stein as marketing director Courtesy First Southwest Bank/ Stein, EllenAllison Ragsdale First Southwest Bank has announced the hire of Ellen Stein as marketing director.… May 26, 2021
Business John Mace earns Pricing Strategy Adviso certification Courtesy R1 Colorado/ Mace, John John Mace with R1 Colorado has earned the nationally-recognized Pricing Strategy Adviso certification. The National… May 26, 2021
Business Bayfield acts to address housing costs begins plans to build affordable duplexes, examines reserving some for town employees May 17, 2021