Business

Has the ‘silver tsunami’ reached Durango’s business community?

Increase in owners shuttering stores to retire could impact city’s economics

April 20, 2026

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Agile Space Industries to expand operations at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Agreement expected to create new jobs, support manufacturing growth

August 30, 2025

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Fewer La Plata County homes sold during second quarter 2024

Interest rates continue to deter sellers from putting their homes on the market

July 27, 2024

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First Southwest Bank appoints Eric Guttormson to senior lending officer

Eric Guttormson newly appointed First Southwest Bank Sr. Lending Officer. First Southwest Bank Courtesy Photo. According to a Feb. 20…

February 27, 2024

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Timber Age Systems based in Durango awarded state loan to build a factory

Company granted funding based on environmentally friendly approach to housing

February 20, 2024

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Southwest Small Business Development Center is named Region 9 Partner of the Year

Southwest Small Business Development Center Courtesy Photo. The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has presented the Southwest…

February 8, 2024

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Days Inn on north Main Avenue is getting a new look and name

decide to gear new brand toward outdoor community

January 22, 2024

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Shopping local for the holidays: This year’s season breaks records

National holiday spending predicted to hit more than $950 billion between November and December; Durango BID’s Holiday Rewards Program records…

December 16, 2023

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The San Juan Angler is now locally owned

owner says he’s determined to draw more people to fly fishing

December 9, 2023

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Little things poppin’: Longtime popcorn entrepreneur brings gourmet business to downtown Durango

Durango Gourmet Popcorn intends to enter Durango retail and wholesale market

December 3, 2023

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Region 9 Economic Development hires SWORD coordinator

Claire West The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado announces that Claire West has joined the team as…

November 1, 2023

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4CORE, American Solar Energy Society will host solar and sustainable living tour and soiree

4CORE, American Solar Energy Society will host solar and sustainable living tour and soiree on Oct. 7. (Courtesy of Laurie…

September 24, 2023

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Colorado accounting company CEO joins Citizens State Bank’s board of directors

Diana Murray (Courtesy) Citizens State Bank welcomed the leader of a Colorado-based accounting company to its Board of Directors. Diana…

August 18, 2023

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Durango business owner joins Bank of the San Juans’ Board of Directors

Tami Duke (courtesy) Bank of the San Juans has brought on Tami Duke to its Board of Directors. Duke joined…

August 18, 2023

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New housing development comes to the Animas Valley

Dalton Ranch adds more single-family lots north of Durango

September 11, 2022

Business

Remote work hasn’t lost popularity in Durango

the height of the pandemic fades, remote work continues to appeal to those living in rural areas

August 21, 2022

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Congress may continue to pay farmers to use less water as Colorado River pleas intensify

bill is tied to an Upper Basin water plan in response to talk about significant Colorado River cuts.

July 29, 2022

Business

MODSTREET values tactical urbanism for company’s future

Durango bump-out builders are looking to innovate downtown settings

July 1, 2022

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Spirit Airlines will talk to JetBlue about takeover bid

The tail of a JetBlue Airways Airbus A321 is shown as the plane prepares to take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood…

April 8, 2022

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Durango Hot Springs draws record number of visitors in 2021

$10 million remodel paying off for new owners

March 15, 2022

Business

CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health

launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates

December 16, 2021

Business

Wells Group Real Estate co-founder Jim Wotkyns retires from brokerage

key to thriving in the world of real estate is relationships, he says

November 21, 2021

Business

Apple orchard owners battle frost, hail and insects during first year of ownership

Plata County family learned lessons, is focused on successes

October 17, 2021

Business

Distribution of Durango brews brings in beer tourists

enthusiasts outside area get taste of what Durango has to offer

October 10, 2021