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Potential impacts of minimum wage increase discussed at Durango City Council

Business leaders outline concerns, responses to possible salary hikes

DATE: May 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, Chamber of Commerce seek business input on minimum wage hike

City Council to discuss proposed increase at May 6 study session

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Retired Durango police, firefighters receive pension increase for cost of living

Times have changed, but risks on the job remain for first responders

DATE: Jan 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wage negotiations said to be moving in positive direction for Purgatory Resort bike patrol

Patroller thinks an agreement can be reached before summer season

DATE: Mar 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why do Durango hotels reject hiring bonuses as a way to stymie labor shortage?

Some hoteliers view perks as ‘quick fixes’ to employment woes

DATE: Sep 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Stakeholders weigh in on how La Plata County should spend $11M in COVID-19 relief money

Community organizations highlight housing, pay for essential workers, mental health services

DATE: Sep 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former pension boss sues New Mexico over pay discrimination

The Associated Press SANTA FE – The former head of New Mexico’s pension system for educators has accused Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and others of denying her equal pay. Jan...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Bill would grant union rights, state minimum wage for Colorado agriculture workers

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Fort Lewis College begins salary adjustments

One raise in three years has led to pay inequities

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico confronts backlog of wage-theft complaints

SANTA FE – New Mexico is struggling to clear a backlog of about 1,900 complaints of wage theft linked to enforcement of the state’s minimum wage law. Workforce Solutions Secretary...

DATE: Jan 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico raises minimum wage for first time in over a decade

How does it stack up with other Four Corners states?

DATE: Jan 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico moving to crack down on unpaid wage claims

ALBUQUERQUE – A popular New Mexico restaurant was the first business to be targeted Thursday in a state and local push to enforce wage laws. Officials said they were suing Haciend...

DATE: Sep 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business