La Plata health officials defer to state in letting stay-at-home order expire Governments, businesses left hanging late Friday April 25, 2020
What will reopening Southwest Colorado look like? It’s still unclear health officials turn to state for guidance, receive mixed messaging April 25, 2020
Montezuma County discusses plan to reopen businesses Leaders concerned about economy, coronavirus surge April 21, 2020
Main Street Cortez’s Restaurant Row takes a hit during pandemic Vibrant dining scene stalls March 28, 2020
Order to shelter in place makes ‘ghost town’ of Telluride Ski and snowboard gear and clothing adorn shop windows. Bicycles are parked on clean town sidewalks, ready for rent and… March 26, 2020
Dolores feels impacts of coronavirus To-go food, retail, liquor and grocery still available March 24, 2020
Community Emergency Relief Fund activated in response to COVID-19 raised $12,000 in first 24 hours March 20, 2020
Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel in Towaoc closes Restaurant at Montezuma County’s second-largest employer serves to-go orders March 18, 2020
Economic developers of Southwest Colorado unite for Innovation brings together programs that help small businesses March 6, 2020
Durango’s downtown Starbucks will close Corporate officials say it’s a business decision January 27, 2020
Southwest Colorado will host Ride the Rockies cycling event Multiday tour expected to be economic boon January 13, 2020
Economists don’t see recession in 2020, including Southwest Colorado 9 director addresses local strengths, liabilities January 10, 2020
Business Durango railroad’s liability for 416 Fire worries economic leaders ‘It will all come down to what the insurance will cover’ July 3, 2019
Local News Feasibility study considered for convention center Determining potential market, location and size is needed, organizers say June 6, 2019
County lodgers tax to support convention center Reallocation cuts funding for two local chambers starting in 2020 May 29, 2019
Local News D&SNGR brings economic vitality back to a snowy Silverton Business owners anticipate a healthy season fueled by high moisture, a good economy and ‘pent-up demand’ May 6, 2019
Local News Ideas for possible Cortez-area convention center expand Informal survey favors concerts, American food and Navajo tacos April 21, 2019
Local News Dolores looks to bolster recreation economy flow at workshop, including legalizing OHV use in town April 10, 2019
Local News New group encourages customers to pay with cash card fees hurt business, some say April 5, 2019
County considers convention center at fairgrounds Commissioners offer to pay for building, but not operations March 15, 2019
Local News Dolores surveys other towns on marijuana shops small communities share data on sales, regulations March 12, 2019
Business Global recession fear suddenly stalking credit market Almost 30 percent of respondents to the bank’s poll cited a worldwide economic slump as their largest concern, the strongest… February 22, 2019
Local News Experts say economic expansion should run through 2019 Despite natural gas bust, interest rate hikes and tariffs, recession unlikely January 11, 2019
Local News Nominate Dolores’ best citizen and business of 2018 Winners will be chosen at annual spring banquet in Dolores January 1, 2019
