Local News
Phoenix Recycling receives permit to build large-scale composting facility
Wood, other biodegradable waste will be processed, owner says
Business
Local News
Buckhead West BBQ reopens after owners recover from crash
Couple were struck head-on while driving on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango
Sports
The business end of scholarship money is a challenge for many high school student athletes
FILE – NCAA logo displayed on the fence before an NCAA softball game between Jacksonville and FGCU, March 24, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File) FARMINGTON – The…
Business
Startup Colorado holds contest for business plans that center on belonging
A discussion about driverless cars of the present and future takes place during Denver Startup Week, Sept. 27, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) A dozen hopeful Colorado founders logged on to…
Business
Gun sales in Colorado fall to lowest level since 2014
Wayne Price, owner of The Gun Room, stands inside the shop in Lakewood on May 22. (McKenzie Lange/CPR News) It’s been more than a decade since gun sellers in Colorado…
Local News
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic brings yearly economic boost to Durango
Restaurants, hotels, businesses can count on economic boost over race weekend
Food
Colorado craft brewers buck national trend, selling more beer (not less) in 2025
Recess Beer Garden in Denver's Highland neighborhood May 14, 2026. (McKenzie Lange/CPR News) “What it looks like to run a successful brewery in 2026 is very different than what it…
Local News
Durango therapist tackles trickle-down effect of burned out bosses
Employers must address their own stress to operate thriving businesses, expert says
Local First
Love local? The Be Local Bash is for you
This June, the Local First Foundation will celebrate everything local at its Be Local Bash, bringing together independent businesses, nonprofits, community leaders and residents who help make La Plata County…
From the Chamber
Different missions, same leadership
Jeff Dupont Leading a nonprofit and running a for-profit business are two different jobs; one is centered on mission, the other on margins. The context is different, but many principles…
Local News
Gazpacho Restaurant closes after 35 years in Durango
Overdue rent payments, depleted funds to blame, co-owner says
Business
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
This image made from video provided by Japan's NNN-NTV shows Calbee snack packages in color and black and white, Wednesday in Tokyo. (NNN-NTV via AP) TOKYO – The packaging on…
Food
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Hanna Petersson, a member of Andon Labs’ technical staff, uses a telephone handset to speak with Andon Café’s AI agent ‘Mona’ in Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (James…
Local News
Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference tackles burnout, professional kindness
Event is a chance to network and gauge new businesses
Local News
Some Durango businesses report positives as stage 1 water restrictions set in
‘If anything, it's increased our business,’ owner of Blooming Landscape and Design says
Local News
The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site
Owners announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March
Local News
Durango, La Plata median home prices up more than 10% from first quarter last year
Housing, affordability ‘central to everything that we’re trying to do,’ city housing official says
Local News
Preliminary plans for new Purgatory Resort chairlift approved
After yearlong delay, momentum picks up on long-planned addition
Local News
Bump-outs return to Main Avenue in downtown Durango
COVID-era necessity has become optional business boost
Local News
City of Durango to impose late fees for liquor license renewals
Retail alcohol sellers to be looped into requirements applied to bars and restaurants
Local News
New Fort Lewis College training program aims to create pathways to water careers
Monthlong offering presented by Project RUN, FLC@Work and others
Regional News
Mild to Wild rafting trips begin early, following months of warm, dry weather
Tourists pivoting to water sports in bad ski conditions inspired decision, manager says
Local News
Fort Lewis College awards funding, scholarships in Hawk Tank competition
‘It's really cool to see all these kids spread their wings and do some magical stuff,’ event leader, business professor says
Local News
Smiley Cafe changes hands once again
‘We want to provide a place that feels clean, but cozy,’ new owner says
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
Local News
Several leadership changes announced at Purgatory Resort
General Manager Dave Rathbun to become CEO, among other changes
Business
Colorado’s downtown leaders talk historic properties, finding a niche and balancing public money with private interests
The Pueblo Riverwalk Boathouse project received an award in the project category from Downtown Colorado Inc. It is part of a $15.97 million expansion project and opened in April. (Courtesy…
Food
This Tamale Act could throw open the door for more home kitchen entrepreneurs in Colorado
The Combi Taco Catering crew make boxed meals at a commercial kitchen in Denver's Athmar Park neighborhood. April 13, 2026. (Rae Solomon/CPR News) “My mom would sell cheesecake and flan…
Business
Has the ‘silver tsunami’ reached Durango’s business community?
Increase in owners shuttering stores to retire could impact city’s economics
Business
Jury finds that Ticketmaster, Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
The Ticketmaster logo is seen along the sideline of the field before an NFL game on Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press file) A jury has…