Food
Pandemic gives rise to Durango-based grazing board business
Alexis Saghie started Farm to Fingers after COVID-19 brought her home
Business
Business
Premium oil and gas tracts in short supply in New Mexico
The State Land Office said Monday that lease sales netted nearly $17 million for the year, marking a decrease of nearly 68% when compared to 2019. The sale completed earlier…
Business
New Mexico utility has plan for growing electric vehicle use
Some of the recently installed electric vehicle charging stations at the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe, New Mexico. State officials said the stations can be used by both government…
Business
Orthodontist purchases, remodels old Poer House
Looking to escape the Front Range, the Lovells find Durango
Local News
First-year restaurants stick it out through pandemic
Three businesses in Pine River Valley determined to survive
Business
Second round of Business Relief funding now available
Businesses who applied for the first round are not eligible to apply again, however any remaining funds may be distributed to first round applicants. Businesses and nonprofits whose applications are…
Local News
Buzz kill: Burglars mistake hemp for marijuana in Bayfield heist
170 plants valued at about $300,000 worthless for getting high
Business
SCAPE accepting applications through January
With the program’s pivot to online programming, it is ready to serve its next class virtually, reaching companies spanning from Durango to Cortez, Silverton, Pagosa and more. For more information,…
Business
Colorado reports highest-selling year in state for marijuana
The Department of Revenue said dispensaries made about $200 million in October, pushing the state’s annual revenue to more than $1.8 billion this year and making it the highest selling…
Business
US agency looks to open rare lizard’s habitat to oil and gas
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be accepting comments on the proposal through Dec. 21. The permits would be available to landowners who are participating in candidate conservation agreements…
Business
Chinampas Design seeks secondary life in aquatic agriculture
Trio of Hoosiers start design, marketing firm that will soon add hydroponic farm
Local News
Durango businesses jump on city’s COVID-19 relief grants
Almost 150 applicants seek aid money
Local News
Durango gives restaurants hand up with reimbursement program
City plans to cover high third-party delivery fees
Local News
Pro bono lawyers team up to help Colorado businesses
Volunteers advocate for individual companies, business interests
Business
Animas Surgical Hospital nurse recognized for COVID-19 efforts
This recognition honors individuals who have gone above and beyond for their patients and communities throughout the pandemic, exhibiting superhero traits such as courage, a strong moral code, a fighting…
Business
City of Durango offers restaurants partial reimbursement of delivery fees
Restaurants seeking reimbursement must submit the following on a monthly basis: Reports from the delivery vendor reflecting transactions and amounts being requested (must exceed 15% of delivery fees)Documentation showing the…
Business
Chinook Medical Gear honored for contributing to Durango’s economic diversity
Recipients must be at least 51% owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ or disabled individuals. They must be a Colorado-based business in good standing with the Secretary of State and…
Business
Centura Health-Mercy welcomes general surgeon Cynthia Millward
Millwarddu1-i-syn Millward provides surgical treatment of hernias, breast cancer and benign breast conditions, gallbladder disease, gastrointestinal tract diseases, anorectal conditions, thyroid nodules and parathyroid adenomas. She is skilled in open,…
Business
Southwestern Colorado Ear, Nose and Throat welcomes new audiologist
Olmsteaddu1-i-syn Olmstead received her doctorate of audiology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed her externship at Arkansas Otolaryngology Clinic in Little Rock, where her experience included…
Business
New Mexico seeks court’s protection from business lawsuits
New Mexico state police officers screen cars for compliance with an emergency lockdown order that bans nonessential visitors and limits vehicle passengers to two people May 7 as they enter…
Business
Durango School District wants to give students real-world experience
High school looking to expand internship opportunities
Local News
Durango group opens online store to support local businesses
‘Share the Love’ from the comfort of your couch
Local News
CJ’s Diner in Durango opens against court order
Restaurant says indoor service was ‘really busy’ on Saturday
Local News
Liquor World gears up to hand out food boxes to those in need
Store owner plans to gift 250 care packages with dry goods
From the Chamber
Moving on from 2020 without Rita
I laughed (we all need to do that these days). But indeed, I can’t believe it’s the end of the year. Let’s put 2020 in our rear-view mirror and look…
Local News
Small-business backers protest health orders in Durango
Some participants question effectiveness of COVID-19 restrictions
New Mexico
Walmart in Farmington closes for cleaning
Third-party company called in to clean, sanitize store
New Mexico
Shaky optimism surfaces as San Juan County begins to reopen
Gyms, restaurants and breweries project aura of safety after two-week ‘reset’
Local News
Durango considers how to support businesses amid COVID restrictions
Relief funds, deferring bills and subsidizing delivery orders discussed
Business
‘Buy local’ push picks up steam in New Mexico amid shutdown
Artist Janice Smith, owner of Laughing Spirits Gallery in Old Town, gets ready for this weekend’s virtual “Arts Gone Viral” show presented by the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts, Nov.…