From the Chamber

Mindfulness, leadership and community excellence

In September, we hosted a Coffee and Connections event with Fort Lewis College professor Amoneeta Beckstein. The presentation and discussion focused on maximizing leadership potential throug...

DATE: Oct 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Supporting Durango businesses with unique offerings

There is a lot more to the Durango Chamber of Commerce than meets the eye. While networking events and other educational programs are integral to what we offer the community, we also work be...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Advocacy group looks out for local businesses

Summer is in full swing here in Durango. And after the winter we just had, it’s safe to say we are all ready for warmer days. Here at the Chamber, we are excited about all the opportunities ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Cultivating Leaders in La Plata County

While the New Oxford Dictionary of English defines leadership as the “action of leading a group of people or an organization,” it is so much more, and I think anyone can be a leader in any s...

DATE: May 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Chamber sees busy first quarter

Seeing more snow on the ground, it’s hard to believe it’s already April. All of us at the Chamber have had a very busy start to 2023, and now that we are into the second quarter, I wanted to...

DATE: Apr 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Celebrating Durango during this Year’s Durango Rocks Awards Event Mar. 9th!

All of us at the Chamber are honored to host one night every year, bringing together the community to applaud the achievements of businesses, nonprofit organizations and leaders. It’s an eve...

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Buying local makes a big impact

In partnership with the Durango Business Improvement District, Alpine Bank and Eolus Bar & Dining, the Durango Chamber is once again co-sponsoring the Holiday Rewards Program. This program c...

DATE: Dec 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Make your voice heard

Voting is an important part of our country and government. It’s an opportunity to engage in helping determine the future of our county, region, state and nation, and it significantly impacts...

DATE: Nov 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Getting back to the basics

As the summer winds down and schools start up again, we’re reminded that it’s time to get back to the basics. The pandemic and the resulting aftermath of inflation, labor shortages and suppl...

DATE: Aug 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Tips on starting a new business

Steve Jobs once said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” We all spend most of our waking hours working, so we better enjoy what we do. The Durango Chamber is often asked...

DATE: Jun 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Are you prepared to handle a crisis?

June 9, 2002, I was flying out of Durango to Denver. As we boarded the flight, we could see a large plume of smoke over Missionary Ridge. While flying over the fire, I knew that it wasn’t go...

DATE: May 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Investing in yourself through Leadership La Plata

I look out the window and see trees budding and tulips blooming, signifying springtime in Durango. It marks a time for regrowth and an opportunity to think about developing personally and pr...

DATE: Apr 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.