Local News
Durango businesses report losing at least 70% of sales
Chamber survey shows reluctance to lay off workers
Business
Local News
COVID-19 disaster-assistance loans offered by Region 9
SBDC provides summary of federal aid
Business
Elwood Staffing assisting with critical staffing needs
They are ready to support businesses and their staffing needs and have qualified talent on standby to help businesses quickly react to fluctuations and maintain productivity. They also have plans…
Business
Absolute Physical Therapy now providing telehealth consults
Absolute Physical Therapy will still offer free telehealth for those who are established patients with or without insurance that does not cover this service. They are reaching out to all…
Business
Mercy welcomes new provider Carey Pedersen, NP
Pedersendu1-i-syn Pedersen specializes in treating patients of all ages in a family practice setting. Her care philosophy is to provide a strong and empathetic partnership with her patients for a…
Business
Mercy Regional Medical Center names Interim Chief Executive Officer
Murphydu1-i-syn Murphy, a resident of Durango for nine years, has served and will continue to serve as Centura Health’s Group Vice President of Strategy since 2018. Murphy has a proven…
Business
Mercy’s Chief Operating Officer’s last day on the job to be April 10
The search for McConnell’s successor will begin immediately. McConnell has been an integral member of the Mercy team since 2010, serving in progressive leadership roles. He began as vice president…
Business
New Mexico cancels national tourism campaign amid virus
New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Jen Schroer warned March 27 the state’s tourism industry will continue suffering amid COVID-19 restrictions and pledged that the state will do what it…
Business
EXIT Realty Home & Ranch to host lunch ‘n learn for those looking for a career in real estate
Helping people to buy and sell homes, invest in real estate or commercial properties can be both rewarding and lucrative. Those thinking of a career in real estate often have…
Local News
Local efforts underway to help Durango-area businesses and out-of-work employees
Development organizations share resources during COVID-19 response
Business
Podiatrist finds natural healing power
Tissue from donated placenta brings relief to patients with chronic wounds
Business
Know Your Dough receives donation from ASAP Accounting & Payroll Inc.
The money will go toward providing financial literacy classes to elementary school students in La Plata County for Know Your Dough, Inc. The organization is encouraged by the show of…
From the Chamber
Don’t worry, we will come through this
Durango has historically, since its founding, been a “boom and bust” town. If you’re stuck at home, read historian Duane Smith’s works. It’ll give you a perspective about what Durango…
Regional News
Mancos eateries cope with coronavirus
Businesses focus on new hours, takeout and sanitation practices
New Mexico
New Mexico State Police to enforce ‘non-essential’ business closures
Local police departments to assist ‘as needed’
Local News
Durango’s dispensaries adapt to coronavirus outbreak
Stores now offer curbside pickup, online and phone orders
Business
$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
This March 10, 2020 photo made by an investigator with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office shows gallons of Clorox bleach on display priced at $8.99 each at a Menards store…
Business
2020 Real estate prediction: COVID-19 won’t hurt in La Plata County
John Wells doesn’t see virus impacting home sales
Local First
Supporting local business during the coronavirus
Hootondu1-i-syn However, as the coronavirus continues to spread and more information has become available, the Local First board and staff have decided it is best to postpone our third annual…
Local News
Durango, a restaurant mecca, goes into shutdown mode
‘We’re hearing from people who think all restaurants are closed, and that’s not true’
Local News
Silverton Mountain almost reopened despite ski resort closure
Not technically a ‘resort,’ owners made plans to restart operations
Local News
Local workers, businesses my benefit from federal coronavirus legislation
Bill underway to provide further economic relief to affected industries
Business
Mountain Hyperbarics welcomes Lorrie Valencia
Valencia attended the University of Arizona and Fort Lewis College where she pursued a major in biology and minor in psychology. She received her practical nursing training from San Juan…
Business
Know Your Dough receives donation from TBK Bank
The money will go toward providing financial literacy classes to middle school students in La Plata County for Know Your Dough, Inc. The organization is encouraged by the show of…
Business
Census faces challenges as it aims to hire up to 500,000
The nation’s abundance of jobs has complicated the effort, and some rural areas – particularly in New England, Appalachia and some Rocky Mountain states – are falling behind recruitment goals…
Business
Grasshoppers announces promotions, expansion
Jimmy Mahan has been promoted to lead of lawn care and the property management division. Rockey Cundiff has been promoted to company superintendent. Benito Archuleta has been promoted to crew…
Business
Durango Financial Planning to continue marketing internship program
Ken Duncan, owner of the financial firm, started the Internship program in 2018. The program seeks to build a bridge between the college and business community in Durango. The program…
Business
Durango inventor builds a better dispenser
William Holden’s dispensers allow one-handed tears of paper towels and toilet paper
What's Up Downtown
From balloons and blues to brews and breads
Red Balloon Event BID’s springtime downtown shopping promotion, the Red Balloon Event, will take place April 23 to 25. This promotion is expanded to cover three days this year and…
Business
Colorado amends legislation to ban flavored vaping products
Analysts estimate the original version of the bill would have reduced state tax revenues by nearly $40 million, the Colorado Sun reported. That money goes to health care programs. “The…