Durango train will resume trips to Silverton Flooding damaged sections of track north of Needleton October 17, 2025
Clearnetworx bolsters Four Corners presence with fiber acquisition in Montezuma County Clearnetworx expands in Four Corners with acquisition of Ting fiber network October 13, 2025
Hotel construction impacts residents, businesses in different ways Noise, street closures have been a steady drumbeat in South Durango October 10, 2025
Spontaneous business connections abound as West Slope Startup Week kicks off range of keynotes, events and programming free to local business community members through Friday October 7, 2025
Cortez workshop geared to help residents start a business Consulting sessions available after workshop October 4, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend to bring AI programming to FLC students, community members presented for first time in Durango in partnership with West Slope Startup Week and Howdy Partners Venture Fund October 3, 2025
Fort Lewis College alumna and father score investment on ‘Shark Tank’ Pain-relieving Z-Coil Footwear given funding to expand market, colors and styles September 25, 2025
Fundamental Needs, Montezuma Leadership Network hosts business workshop and pitch competition Fundamental Needs is also preparing to soft launch the Cortez Makerspace September 10, 2025
Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer September 9, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High School to host annual Industry Convening in September school is looking for industry partners to provide mentorship, internships and more September 3, 2025
Silver Bean Coffee Shop: A family dream rooted in love and remembrance Remembering their daughter while making memories with loved ones and travelers through coffee August 24, 2025
Durango residents protest REI, urge shoppers to support local stores manager says co-op isn’t a one-stop shop; supports collaboration August 23, 2025
Bitterblossom Games moves to new location in Cortez business features in-person gaming, collectible card trading and more August 14, 2025
Main Avenue bids goodbye to Tucson’s Barber and Styling ‘Town icon’ Amador Tucson entering retirement after 51 years in business August 11, 2025
Women-owned businesses are a vital part of Cortez: Get to know four of them businesses on and near Main Street are creating a vibrant culture August 5, 2025
Two La Plata County music organizations join forces Bayfield’s Be Frank Foundation to consolidate with Durango’s Stillwater Music July 31, 2025
Bark Bark Luxury Dog Boutique joins Main Avenue business scene store features homemade treats, unique pet supplies and guest doggie communicator July 24, 2025
Advance reservations down, day-of trips up on Durango-Silverton train Railroad sees shifts in how people ride, reflecting broader tourism trends July 14, 2025
Little Caesars opens Cortez location with free pizza, family fun 100 guests will receive a free classic pizza June 27, 2025
New Les Schwab Tire Center opens in Cortez with community celebration new business donated tires to the Tires for Purpose program June 24, 2025
Pagosa Springs highway project affects businesses, but they remain open urges patience amid delays, support for downtown shops June 23, 2025
Once-blighted south entrance to Cortez sees new gas station Maverik gas station along U.S. Highway 160/491 comes closer to opening June 19, 2025
Uber and Lyft urge Gov. Polis to veto rideshare bill Legislation is intended to increase safety for passengers and drivers May 15, 2025
