Regional News
Feds say COVID cost the outdoor recreation industry $156 billion in 2020. But did it really?
Annual analysis shows a 19.5% decline, but that includes losses outside the industry
Business
Local News
‘Shop Local for the Holidays’ replaces 2021 Noel Night in Durango
Promotion seeks to disperse foot traffic from one of busiest nights of the year
Business
San Juan National Forest begins hiring for 2022 field season
To see all the available positions, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sanjuan/about-forest/jobs. The application period is from Nov. 5-12. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/. For more information, contact Human Resources Management at (877) 372-7248.
Local News
Bump-out season comes to an end; should outdoor seating become permanent in Durango?
Customers appreciate street-side dining, businesses say extra space is an economic boon
Business
‘Buy it when you see it.’ Retailers dread holiday shortages
Ginger Pigg in her gift boutique The Perfect Pigg in Cumming, Ga. on Oct. 22. She says she is struggling to get products to her store in a timely way.…
Local News
Homeslice Pizza in Durango sells restaurants to Peak Food & Beverage
Owners of Steamworks, El Moro and Bird’s add to their portfolio
Business
Trump plan for new media venture gets investors’ thumbs up
Donald Trump speaks during a rally Jan. 6 protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as president in Washington. Trump said Wednesday that he’s launching Trump Media & Technology…
Regional News
Colorado ski resorts are in an uphill battle for workers amid the historic labor shortage
‘Help wanted’ ads outnumber ‘for rent’ listings in communities enduring housing, worker shortages
Local News
U-Haul to open self-storage facility in Durango
A contemporary U-Haul retail and self-storage facility is coming to Durango south of Wilson Gulch Drive and north of the U.S. Highway 160 exit ramp. (Ken Wolter/Adobe Stock)Ken Wolter DURANGO…
Business
Apple orchard owners battle frost, hail and insects during first year of ownership
La Plata County family learned lessons, is focused on successes
Regional News
Colorado tourism pushing for international visitors, new director says
Pandemic put brakes on global travel in 2020, which cost the state over a billion dollars
Regional News
Colorado ski resort offers a $49+ chance to skip the lift line, triggering a skier backlash
U.S. senator calls on Powdr to kill the program
Local News
Shoppers can earn $50 gift cards for patronizing north Main Avenue businesses
Program in its second year helps spur economic activity, benefits customers
Business
Distribution of Durango brews brings in beer tourists
Beer enthusiasts outside area get taste of what Durango has to offer
Local News
Durango Diner is sold, but don’t worry: New owner says he’ll keep greasy spoon the same
Gary and Donna Broad owned downtown eatery for 41 years
Business
Kroegers Ace Hardware under new ownership
Expanded benefits for employees and a larger inventory are on the way
Local News
Tico Time brings joy to some, misery for others
Neighbors of RV resort say loud music, nudity has made life ‘hell’
Food
Farmers Market: Reconnect Skincare fuses nature and cosmetics
Chemical sensitivities led Juran to create own body products
Business
Why do Durango hotels reject hiring bonuses as a way to stymie labor shortage?
Some hoteliers view perks as ‘quick fixes’ to employment woes
What's Up Downtown
BID fall promotions and events
Durango Business Improvement District has several events and promotions planned for this fall. Come out and join us! The North Main District Rewards Program will start in early October and…
Local News
At economic summit, keynote speaker stresses importance of embracing humanity of modern workers
National Geographic photographer recounts near-death experience in Pakistan
Business
Spoke Sound combines speakers and wall art
Distributed mode loudspeaker tech transforms images into audio-visual experiences
The Tourism Effect
Video content: A small business’ best friend
Over the past 18 months, the Visit Durango team has been intrigued and excited by a quickly expanding trend: Short video content outperforms still photography and text-based content time and…
Local News
Economic Alliance Summit features author, photographer and local business leader
Focus of 2021 event is ‘Rehumanizing Work’
Food
Odd Bird brings baked goods with a twist
Baker delivers chef’s choice ‘Pajama Boxes’ on Saturday mornings
Local News
Two Durango breweries receive medals at Great American Beer Festival
Steamworks, Ska Brewing take prizes for chile beer and English ale, respectively
Local News
Summer tourism winds down, but ‘shoulder seasons’ pick up in Durango
Businesses have a good season despite fewer visitors
From the Chamber
The time of giving is here
Autumn is by far my favorite time of year. I love fall sports, the cooler nights and changing colors. It’s not only a change in season, it’s a change in…
Local News
La Plata County man finds new job, new hope
Window washing company helps lift Nathan Pease out of homelessness
Local First
Private and public ownership
The sales of a handful of prominent private and publicly-owned properties in Durango have been hot topics of discussion within our community over the past few months. From city-owned properties…