Smiley Cafe changes hands once again
‘We want to provide a place that feels clean, but cozy,’ new owner says
DATE: Apr 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
14th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference coming to Ignacio in May
Event will cover avoiding burnout, navigating business loans, making it in rural markets, and more
DATE: Apr 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Ska Brewing takes gold for True Blonde at 2026 World Beer Cup
‘The root of the brewery is in the name of that beer,’ co-founder, former owner says
DATE: Apr 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bayfield School District superintendent to resign after one year on the job
‘It is with a mix of emotions that I share my decision,’ Dylan Connell says
DATE: Apr 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bayfield School District cuts programs amid budget crisis
Staffing, academic offerings and Wolverine Academy impacted
DATE: Apr 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Several leadership changes announced at Purgatory Resort
General Manager Dave Rathbun to become CEO, among other changes
DATE: Apr 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Has the ‘silver tsunami’ reached Durango’s business community?
Increase in owners shuttering stores to retire could impact city’s economics
DATE: Apr 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Business
How might AI impact Durango workers?
Expert urges workers focus on skills artificial intelligence can’t replace
DATE: Apr 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito
‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur says
DATE: Apr 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado
Less forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions
DATE: Apr 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fort Lewis College formally invests first Native American president
‘Today, I stand before you, a testament to the strength and resiliency of Indigenous people,’ Heather Shotton says
DATE: Apr 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Sunnyside parent, teachers oppose proposed school merger
Critics question timing ahead of new elementary opening
DATE: Apr 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
