Jack Llewellyn
Position: Staff reporter

Looking ahead to a great season

What a difference a year makes. First of all, I can’t believe it’s been a year since we were sweltering in spring 2018, and in the wake of those dry weather conditions, experience...

Have a voice in our economy

The late Joel Jones, whom I had the privilege to serve under after he was president of Fort Lewis College, was big on “leadership.” That’s actually an understatement. He was probably one of ...

Leadership La Plata: It’s worth it

While we have a lot of great programs at the Durango Chamber of Commerce, one of the most revered – and valuable to people who want to be involved in the community – is Leadership La Plata. ...

Keeping informed is good business

You’ve heard the adage, “Knowledge is power.” Believe it or not, its origin dates back to 1597 when Sir Francis Bacon coined the phrase and published it in his book, “Meditationes Sacrae and...

New year, new building, new recipients and new ideas

It has already been a busy year as the Durango Chamber of Commerce settles into our stunning new building at 2301 Main Ave., across from Durango High School. The chamber is headed “Back to t...