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Durango urban renewal authority spends $550K on housing, neighborhood improvements in 2023
MidTown URA brimming with potential, community development director says
Business
Local News
Durango railroad revives 143-year-old locomotive
American Heritage Railways forges new path with restoration work
Community
Pueblo Seed and Food Company to open for 2024
The Cortez company, which will open on Jan. 19, sells products made from whole grains, along with a long list of seeds and other produce
Local News
Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire
Blaze causes extensive damage to kitchen area
Business
Southeast Durango facility helping baseball, softball players stay sharp year-round
Choice Athletics launched operations back in May
Local News
Residents share perspective on shopping environment in Durango
Shoppers weigh in on the Durango Mall, what the city’s retail ecosystem needs
Local News
Durango business Mable’s Bagels to call it quits
The man behind the bagel will pursue a career in school counseling
Local News
In The Weeds co-founder talks mental health in restaurant industry
Nonprofit organization emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices
Business
Colorado settles with towing company for $1 million. Customers will get some of the money
Wyatts Towing sign is posted in the parking lot of Felicia Jan Bryant’s apartment complex. Bryant got her money and her car back after it was towed away from there…
Local News
Here’s a look at how Durango artists are compensated for painting city murals
Artists discuss their takeaways from the city’s lodger tax projects
Regional News
Stanley Hotel in Estes Park – inspiration for ‘The Shining’ – is being sold to an Arizona nonprofit
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, July 21, 2021.Hart Van Denburg/CPR News John Cullen, whose Grand Heritage Hotel Group has owned the property since buying it out of bankruptcy in…
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Photo: Ska Brewing to unveil new Snowdown Ale
Get peachy with the official 2024 Snowdown beer; Release party will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday
Local News
Durango man launches towing company
Wayne’s Towing & Transport LLC started in late July, according to Better Business Bureau
Business
Shopping local for the holidays: This year’s season breaks records
National holiday spending predicted to hit more than $950 billion between November and December; Durango BID’s Holiday Rewards Program records $172,000 in local sales
Local News
A sip of McCardell’s Private Reserve
Durango Craft Spirits releases limited small-batch single malt whiskey
Local News
LPEA sues Tri-State over exit terms
After four years, power co-op still has no estimate of cost to break contract
Local News
Financial literacy classes available at Pagosa Springs High School
RG Bank promoting movement to ensure students are more financially literate
Local News
Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans
Nearly 600 La Plata County residents are enrolled; Local entities seeking ways to bring more insurance carriers to Southwest Colorado
Regional News
Gas prices are falling fast in Colorado as the cold winter months hit
A motorist fills up the tank of a vehicle at a Costco gasoline station on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Thornton. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski Gas prices have been falling…
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Here’s how Durango liquor stores are faring this holiday season
Prop. 125 is closing in on being a year old, as local retailers continue uphill battle against big box stores during shopping season
Local News
Four Corners organization receives grant to help tourism growth
Tracks Across Borders Scenic and Historic Byway commission will receive $10,000 worth of tourism marketing consulting
Business
The San Juan Angler is now locally owned
New owner says he’s determined to draw more people to fly fishing
Business
Strater Hotel announces new rooms division manager
Jenny Roberts Strater Hotel welcomes Jenny Roberts to the hotel as its rooms division manager. After graduating from Northern Michigan University with a degree in hotel management, Roberts worked in…
Local News
Some Durango businesses laud reimagining of downtown, while others dread the pains of construction
Downtown’s Next Step project welcomed by some, shunned by others
Local News
Durango restaurant owner, executive chef dies at age 44
Primus opened in 2019 on Main Avenue
Local News
Animas Surgical Hospital names insider as CEO
Meggin Roberts started at the hospital as a receptionist 20 years ago
Local News
Durango’s StoneAge Inc. named to Outside Magazine’s list of top 50 workplaces in U.S.
Company reportedly pays an average salary of $86,000 per year
Regional News
2024 looking good for Colorado jobs, but interest rates will still be a sticking point, CU report says
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment offices in downtown Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News The state’s employment is estimated to increase 2.2% in 2023, which equates…
Business
Little things poppin’: Longtime popcorn entrepreneur brings gourmet business to downtown Durango
Durango Gourmet Popcorn intends to enter Durango retail and wholesale market
Local News
Colorado Secretary of State discusses new laws protecting small businesses with Durango, county leaders
Jena Griswold goes over protections against scammers, deceptive solicitations