Community
Once Upon A Sandwich reopening with a promise to serve ‘magic daily’
Shop has been in Cortez since 1990
Business
Local News
Ore House owners hope to reopen in 2025
Asbestos and city code compliance makes setting official date difficult
Local News
Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives
Many visitors hit the slopes before taking a dip
Local News
Family bond fuels Eastern La Plata County business conglomerate
Members of the Lee family own 10-plus businesses across Bayfield, Ignacio
Local News
Early child care business in Durango receives lease extension
The Growing Place has until end of June to relocate
Local News
Support network bolsters entrepreneurs’ confidence, breaks barriers to food business
Training, networking and guidance continues after founding in 2022
Local News
‘We have not met service expectations’ USPS acknowledges in light of Durango mail delays
Area residents complain that packages marked ‘out for delivery’ for days at a time
Local News
New restaurant set to take over former Primus location in downtown Durango
Owner says business will feature small plate concepts
Regional News
Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges
Colorado is also trying to stop consolidation
Local News
Nonprofit focused on service industry workers in Southwest Colorado names new leader
Emilia Majewski was program manager at In the Weeds before becoming its executive director
Business
Coloradans got $5 million more in insurance claims this year
Residents have been turning to free help from the state
Local News
Noel Night has roots in adversity; it has become a cherished Durango event
Founders wanted to help businesses while building community
Local News
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill celebrates 30 years of business
Restaurant overcame fire and pandemic to make it three decades in the industry
Local News
With completion of shop, Durango railroad opens for contract work
D&SNG is rebuilding locomotives and train cars for remote customers
Local News
Minor derailment interrupts Friday evening Polar Express schedule in Durango
Patrons were offered refunds, applicable vouchers
Local News
Holiday hustle strong on Black Friday in Durango
Families visit from New Mexico, Arizona and Texas for Polar Express train ride
Local News
Al Harper named to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory board of directors
American Heritage Railways purchased a significant portion of company in August
Local News
Child care center in Durango seeks new space after landlord refuses lease renewal
14 families scramble in search of alternative options
Local News
In-town Durango median home prices nearing $1 million mark
Brokers say more high-dollar properties were purchased during third quarter 2024
Local News
Ska Fabricating’s production operations to leave Durango
11 local jobs to be eliminated as company focuses on expanding market segments
Regional News
Colorado second in the nation in electric vehicle adoption
Affordable cars, generous incentives have state only behind California
Local News
New Bayfield barbershop giving blue collar workers a nice trim
Hazel Knipp earned her professional barber license this past summer
Local News
The Pine Cone, a burger and ice cream eatery in Bayfield, is under new ownership
Bayfield residents Wendell and Holly Heck took over restaurant Sept. 14
Local News
Animas Trading Co. owner to sell business in Durango
Cathy Wakeman looks to pass baton to youthful entrepreneur
Local News
Company donates $30,000 worth of plumbing and labor to VFW in Durango
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 needed replacement for original cast iron lines
Local News
Yellow Carrot owner to close restaurant in early November
Owner says dine-in traffic down 65% in 2024
Local News
Photo: Just a little off the top and sides
Gilbert Shawcroft, owner of Chill Spot Barbershop, makes his annual appearance on Thursday outside of his business dressed as Jason for Halloween. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Local News
Despite revenue decline, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory leadership pleased with progress
Share prices showing modest increases since August
Food
Derailed Pour House recognized by Tripadvisor
Durango restaurant earns a 2024 Traveler’s Choice award for ‘Casual Dining’
Business
How the first ‘carbon-positive’ hotel in the U.S. is handling a dead tree problem
Denver hotel designed to resemble aspen tree