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Centura backs out of Southwest Health Alliance
We are extremely disappointed in this response because Centura’s plan cuts the community out of health care entirely. Centura states that “Real solutions don’t come in third-party packages.” This third-party…
Local News
Ken & Sue’s restaurant in downtown Durango is for sale
Owners plan to retire, remain in Southwest Colorado
Business
Santa Fe officials want daily flights to LA amid film boom
Officials said such flights would have a significant impact on the economy of northern New Mexico, the Albuquerque Journal reports. American Airlines is set to temporarily restore weekly direct flights…
Business
Presenters sought for small-business confab
du1-i-syn SBDC invites all entrepreneurs to participate as attendees, exhibitors, or presenters. The daylong event is expected to attract hundreds of professional business owners who represent all sectors of the…
Business
SJNF holds workshop for vendors
Topics will include how PTAC can provide businesses with free services, how it can assist in becoming a government contractor, and how it can help find government contracting opportunities. Additional…
Business
Marketing Specialist Angelique Rodriguez awarded Jane and Stuart Wilson Professional staff award
Rodriguezdu1-i-syn Rodriguez organizes community and college events, oversees setting up displays and booths, which often means working after hours and on weekends, and she does it with a smile, making…
New Mexico
San Juan College to host ORII Basecamp event
Speakers will discuss advice on marketing an outdoor recreation businesses, how businesses can jumpstart the summer season, updates on the city’s outdoor recreation initiatives, information on operating on BLM land…
Business
Comfort Keepers receives Best of Home Care Leader in Excellence award
The Leader in Excellence Award is the highest recognition awarded by Home Care Pulse and is given to select home care businesses that consistently rank among the very highest in…
Business
Chamber offers informational session
du1-i-syn The sessions provide members with information about all the services and benefits the chamber offers members. Services and benefits include job postings, coupons, access to Reference USA datamining sessions,…
Business
Pot shops turn to highway sponsor signs amid strict ad rules
Currently, 51 cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, manufacturers and edible producers sponsor roadways throughout the state, according to the Adopt a Highway Maintenance Corporation. Although they represent less than half of all…
Local News
Small loans offered to businesses in Durango Creative District
$50K revolving loan fund established by First Southwest Community Fund
Business
New owner of Smiley Cafe looks to build on solid foundation
Commitment to gluten-free remains as menu items are introduced
Local News
Qualities for next Durango city manager defined
Document highlights challenges for new municipal administrator
Local News
Ax-throwing range could be coming to Durango
Ax throwing, an increasingly popular sport, may be coming to Durango. Pictured here is Kick Axe Throwing in Brooklyn.Associated Press file Durango Adventures and Zipline Tours is asking the city…
Business
Healthy US job market: How big a political edge for Trump?
Gory Rodriguez, of Starbucks, right, interviews a job applicant during a job fair Oct. 1 at Dolphin Mall in Miami. The January U.S. jobs report on Feb. 7 may provide…
Business
FSA names executive director
Abramsdu1-i-syn Abrams will direct farmers and ranchers to federal programs that assist them in difficult conditions. Farmers and ranchers are able to apply for assistance that is pertinent to their…
Business
Study finds DRO produces nearly $300 million in annual economic impact
The Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, conducted every five years, looks at the economic impact of 70 public-use airports in the state. The economic contribution of these airports increased 30%…
Business
Visit Durango Board of Directors seeks new member to represent retail sector
Board members serve to steer destination marketing for the region’s tourism industry and foster open communications with Visit Durango. Applicants interested in representing the tourism retail industry segment must be…
Business
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado announces Philanthropy Program at Primus Restaurant for the month of February
Primus Restaurant introduced its monthly giving partnership last summer through the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado. A portion of proceeds from restaurant sales each month is donated through the Community…
Business
Nick Johnson joins EXIT Realty
Johnson’s background is in banking and finance, and with over nine years in the mortgage industry, he brings a wide range of additional knowledge and experience to the office and…
Business
Bodo Athletics to offer classes
Bodo Athletics focuses on learning, self-development, developing individualized discipline to foster success and growth, strength and conditioning, Olympic weightlifting, personal training and nutrition coaching. Their goal is to increase and…
The Tourism Effect
Coopetition is a movement, not a buzz word
According to Oxford, coopetition is defined as “collaboration between business competitors, in the hope of mutually beneficial results.” The word is a literal combination of “cooperation” and “competition.” The tourism…
Business
Professional Women’s Network to host speed networking
Bring business cards for fast-paced connections with other local boss babes. A bigger network and appetizers are included and a cash bar will be available. Check-in is from 5 to…
Business
Navajo look to Arizona utilities to make up for coal losses
2 coal-powered plants already shuttered; two more by 2031
Local News
Effort to jump start local insurance pool gains traction in Southwest Colorado
Health alliance sees strong interest from area businesses, governments
Business
Goff Engineering & Surveying, Inc announces Thomas W. Engel as a new partner
Tom received a bachelor of science in civil engineering from San Diego State University in 2002. Engel joined Goff in 2012 after working in California and Durango, serving as the…
Business
Kogan Builders Inc. announces new ownership
Asherdu1-i-syn Kogan Builders will continue to operate in the region as it has for more than 20 years, designing and building custom homes under the same professional management, operations and…