Local News Six Durango businesses receive USDA funding for solar energy projects U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizes cost savings, clean power production July 3, 2024
Business Martin named head of safehouse, shelter Veronica Martin VOA Colorado has named Veronica Martin the senior director of Durango’s Community Shelter and Southwest Safehouse. In her… July 3, 2024
Regional News Frontier and United Airlines face federal wage theft lawsuits in Colorado A United Airlines jetliner lifts off from a runway at Denver International Airport on June 10, 2020, in Denver. Two… June 29, 2024
Education 9-R’s communications team wins state, national awards Paul Maddex, communications specialist, and Karla Sluis, public information officer. (Courtesy) Durango School District’s two-person Communications Department had an award-winning… June 28, 2024
Regional News Colorado’s inflation rate is falling faster than the U.S. average A shopper pushes a cart of groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, California, in this archived photo. Allison Dinner/The Associated… June 23, 2024
Business Vail Resorts struggling as lift ticket sales fall, visits down of company down 30% from this year’s high in February June 21, 2024
Local News Bayfield vacation rentals gaining economic steam no hotels in town, rental properties helping aid local tourism June 21, 2024
Local News Ignacio’s Rock Creek housing project to provide income qualified housing before end of year Residents making under 80% of area median income will qualify for down payment assistance June 20, 2024
Local News Porky’s Smokehouse faces signage dilemma Complications emerge amid Bayfield restaurant’s efforts to replace panels in existing Wells Group sign June 20, 2024
Local News Energy-efficient camper company launches in Bayfield Outpost Campers CEO also aims to open manufacturing facility by or before this winter June 20, 2024
Business Timberline Academy taps new leadership Dreher Robertson and Natalie Mitchell. (Courtesy of Colorado Timberline Academy) The board of directors of Colorado Timberline Academy announces that… June 19, 2024
Local News Porky’s Smokehouse to add new drive-thru of Bayfield eatery saw benefits at prior location during COVID-19 pandemic June 12, 2024
Local News Roxy’s closes after sudden death of co-owner Business opened in spring 2023 and developed following in Durango electronic dance music scene June 9, 2024
Local News Investment banker says Walmart is enough competition in Albertsons-Kroger merger Raising prices after merger would cause an exodus of customers, he says June 7, 2024
Business How a Boulder resident bought a used EV for less than $700 qualified for a pair of discounts meant to help lower-income drivers switch to electric June 6, 2024
Local News Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory board chair steps down to lead the company Geygan took over in May as interim CEO; company’s governance policy prohibits dual roles June 6, 2024
Local News Heartwood Cohousing wins OK for 14 homes, turns attention to design and financing Bayfield-area neighborhood set to break ground on new homes in spring 2025 June 5, 2024
Local News Pine River Commons townhome project slated to wrap up by mid-September line installations, hydrant evaluations cause slight setback for Bayfield development June 2, 2024
Local News Summer outlook on Bayfield home market appears promising Interest rates, inventory improving across the board May 31, 2024
Local News New transportation service coming to La Plata County ‘Over The Top’ will focus on large groups going on weekend trips May 30, 2024
Local News Has tipping culture gotten out of control in Durango? Customers sound off on increased gratuity percentages and counter service May 29, 2024
Local News Farmers Market: Hog Heaven Honey also sells the bees and Neil Sebestyen also remove unwanted bees May 28, 2024
Business Porky’s Smokehouse reopens after catching fire last fall Bayfield location has high visibility for travelers along U.S. Highway 160 May 27, 2024
Business Laura Lewis Marchino reelected to board of directors Marchino Laura Lewis Marchino, executive director of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has been reelected to… May 25, 2024