Manufacturing and engineering

Alpacka Raft changed access to wet wildlands, set new bar for domestic manufacturing

‘We used to know how to make things in this country and we’ve lost that know-how,’ says Alpacka CEO Thor…

November 18, 2025

New pellet mill in Mancos is subsidiary of Aspen Wood Products

Verde Pellets will produce aspen and wood pellets for heating and animal bedding

February 18, 2023

The Osprey Packs story: Its roots, success, sale and its future in Cortez

major changes planned at company headquarters

December 7, 2021

Cortez-based Osprey Packs agrees to sell to Helen of Troy

$414 million deal expected to be finalized by end of the year

November 30, 2021

Beer can shortage hits Durango brewers

COVID-scrambled supply chains force microbrewers to plan ahead

August 3, 2021

StoneAge is all aboard on automating its products

Water-blast tool maker inks deal with Navy to computerize its cleaning devices

June 13, 2021

Tailwind aiding hospitals across the country

Endurance powders being donated to help nurses, doctors during long shifts

May 2, 2020

Osprey Packs switches to making protective masks

Cortez-based pack manufacturer donates to responders battling COVID-19

April 4, 2020

Fort Lewis College research lays foundation for next generation of nuclear power

Coolant technology helps reduce radioactive waste problem

November 23, 2019

Bayfield

Homegrown CBD oil company grows as national market explodes

Federal hemp regulations could transform young industry

June 20, 2019

Dolores

Wood manufacturer announces plan for mill near Dolores

Wood is refurbishing a warehouse

June 18, 2019

Tailwind Nutrition finds new home

Owners’ desire to stay in Southwest Colorado kicks off 2-year search

June 9, 2019

Local News

Navajos get funding for manufacturing school

National Science Foundation, Commerce Department support manufacturing school

November 30, 2018

Manufacturing hits 16-year high in La Plata County

sees growth, higher wages since 2010

October 4, 2017

Business

E7 Systems serving new niche: Self-pour beer systems

Technology development company growing

September 3, 2017

Company eyes Dove Creek for hemp plant

Purchase would provide jobs, boost economy

November 19, 2016

Business

Durango’s Velorution Cycles and Bedrock Bags merge

Velorution Cycles moves into new location with Bedrock Bags

January 31, 2016

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LaChappelle relocates shop to Durango

a better fit for robotics, Mancos entrepreneur says

January 28, 2015

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LaChappelle relocates shop to Durango

a better fit for robotics, Mancos entrepreneur says

January 27, 2015

Business

Flooring company lays down growth

dropped by 75% after housing crash

September 1, 2014

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Colo. job growth is expected in 2014

expansion ranked in top 5 in U.S.

December 11, 2013

Local News

State job growth expected in 2014

Colorado growth ranked in top 5

December 11, 2013

A stable environment

Western Excelsior products aid stream restoration

September 4, 2013