Local News
Completion of Durango REI delayed until summer 2025
Adjusted timeline needed by developer landlord to complete work
Business
Regional News
Colorado’s unemployment rate at 4%, inching upward along with the U.S. rate
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment offices in downtown Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Colorado’s unemployment rate was stable at 4% in September, according to the…
Local News
Durango residents can be free of fallen autumn leaves with new on-demand collection service
Table to Farm Compost partners with city to perform no-charge leaf pickup
Local News
La Plata County Humane Society restores ‘thrift’ to Thrift Store with reduced prices
Items are easier to find in reorganized resale space
Business
How mountain town businesses are working to defy Colorado’s elevated quit rates
Creative benefits can make up for lower wages, less-than-ideal health insurance
Local News
Photos: Halloween season’s here, boils and ghouls!
Sofie, 4, and Kira, 6, get a scare Thursday while shopping at Spirit Halloween set up in the former J.C. Penney location at the Durango Mall. Their mother, Bre Carlton…
Local News
Hutton Broadcasting launches radio station for Durango-area dogs
Media company terminates top 40 station in favor of new canine-oriented content
Local News
Should more businesses offer employee ownership?
Company executives share their experience with the trend during La Plata Economic Development Alliance Summit
Local News
The Tangled Horn brings farm-to-table dinner option to South Durango
Owner looks to build ‘symbiotic’ relationship with nearby brewery
Local News
Yellow Carrot chef to be featured in Holiday Gourmet QVC segment
Durango restaurateur to promote her snack company on national television
Regional News
Colorado airports receive nearly $100 million in federal infrastructure funding
Contractors work on Phase 1A at Durango-La Plata County Airport. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded nearly $100 million to fund infrastructure improvement projects at eight Colorado…
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Durango slows its pace on Downtown’s Next Step
Mayor wants funding details, more discussion with councilors
Local News
First five Pine River Commons townhome units now on market
Bayfield development looks to have buyers move into units by final week of October
Local News
Durango Hot Springs celebrates fifth anniversary and new developments to come
Co-owner said the resort sees over 100,000 visitors per year
Local News
Mercy Hospital receives highest rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Durango medical care facility among 381 nationwide to receive five-star rating
Local News
Durango Chamber of Commerce names new CEO
Jeff Dupont, longtime Dean of Student Engagement at FLC, wants to emphasize Young Professionals program
Local News
Farmers Market: Shelby Shakes turns brewer’s spent grain into granola
Shelby Kohn is on a mission to reduce food waste
Local News
Bayfield home market expecting cool-down, but lower prices could reignite demand
Real estate agent Jarrod Nixon says lower interest rates and sale prices could influence demand
Local News
Data shows Colorado added fewer jobs over the past year than previously reported
The inaugural “Hire Me Fair” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 1 at Bayfield High School. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press file) The latest jobs numbers from the…
Local News
Mobile business trend is on the move in La Plata County
Concept continues to grow as cost of commercial rent deters owners
Local News
Two Durango projects receive housing catalyst fund money
Animas View Mobile Home Park Co-op secures another round of funding
Local News
Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County holding public tours, expanding operations
Equine operation also adding new animal stalls and pastures
Outdoors
Golden bike maker sues Gates Corp. over unpaid royalties for bike frame invention
Spot Brand says it’s owed millions in unpaid royalties
Local News
EsoTerra Ciderworks to enter grape wine market with ‘The Arboretum,’ near Durango
Cider maker is seeks capital to help build winery infrastructure
Local News
Verdict is in: No sky diving into Durango’s Off-Leash Dog Park
Bruce Odiorne’s search for a landing zone continues
Local News
Woodhouse Spa terminates lease with new building owners amid dispute
An estimated $400,000 in unused gift cards may be worthless
Business
Tarpley RV closes, taking out a premier player in Durango RV market
Company employed an average of 15 to 20 full-time employees
Local News
American Heritage Railways purchases share in Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Executives say two companies are perfect fit for collaboration
Local News
Durango gas prices begin to dip, but remain high
AAA spokesman, Visit Durango don’t expect much reprieve this month given summer’s ‘last hurrah’
Local News
Four-story building planned for empty lot in downtown Durango
Main Avenue complex would take over parking lot south of Crossroads Building