Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000 ‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says January 17, 2026
Marijuana banking bill advances in the Senate FILE – In this Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 file photo, a person inserts a debit card into an ATM in… September 28, 2023
Local banks say Silicon Valley Bank collapse has had little impact Bankers discuss benefit of diversifying investments and what caused issues for SVB March 15, 2023
The Silicon Valley Bank meltdown is hitting some Colorado startups is the largest bank to fail since the 2008 banking crisis March 13, 2023
Microloans offer up to $5,000 for eligible La Plata County renters Workforce Rental Assistance Program targets those making less than area median income October 3, 2022
Ex-Colorado governor resigns from board of Russian bank Owens stepped down from his position with the Credit Bank of Moscow on Sunday, saying he stands with Ukraine February 28, 2022
Democrats push for federal marijuana legalization, but banking bill could be collateral damage Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is a sponsor of the effort July 15, 2021
Nationwide coin shortage leaves Durango businesses pinching pennies ‘It’s been a tremendous hardship,’ laundromat owner says July 30, 2020
Colorado taking marijuana banking into its own hands seeks legislative and regulatory change to help banks work with businesses February 4, 2020
Durango credit union merges with bigger statewide operation Members vote overwhelmingly to join larger organization December 29, 2019
Arable farming Hemp entrepreneurs face banking challenges Southwest Bank finds a way to fill the need August 4, 2019
Local News Fort Lewis College to receive 10 cents every time ‘loyalty card’ is used Bank expects to generate at least $100,000 June 6, 2019
Business Dallas firm completes purchase of First National Bank 136-year run of local ownership ends September 10, 2018
Local News U.S. Houses passes Tipton bill to make rural banking more accessible Act allows electronic scans to set up accounts January 30, 2018
Local News Counterfeit bills reported in Montezuma County bills showed up in Dolores, Cortez January 24, 2018
Local News Local bank leader retires after 41 years Merritt’s tenure reflects changing banking environment October 30, 2017
Dolores State Bank hires new lender Linda DaviesDolores State Bank Linda Davies has experience working in several banks and mortgage companies in the Cortez area, according… October 27, 2017
Financing for hospital expansion inches forward An expansion at Southwest Memorial Hospital will include a remodeled main entrance.Courtesy photo The financing is being structured as revenue… October 6, 2016
Larry McGee returns as ag lender at Cortez bank Larry McGeedu1-i-syn Longtime Cortez resident Larry McGee recently rejoined Four Corners Community Bank’s lending team as commercial/ag loan officer. McGee,… September 20, 2016
Business What a bust looks like prices have energy companies and communities reeling as rig counts plummet March 30, 2016
Business Colorado pot banking case tests federal government’s drug rules weighs bank’s attempt to give pot shops access December 28, 2015
Local News Senators pursue pot banking Bennet, Gardner’s measure will enhance employee safety, improve accounting issues July 13, 2015