Business https://www.durangoherald.com/section/business/feed/ Stay informed with the latest breaking news, local stories, sports, business, weather, and community events from Durango, Southwest Colorado, and the Four Corners region. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:39:52 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/fort-lewis-college-student-launches-ski-pole-for-snowboarders/ Pow Paddle helps boarders steer, balance, push, and conserve energy while on the slopes Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:16:36 -0600 C3B63402-420A-4749-AC54-563E11711554 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/has-the-silver-tsunami-reached-durangos-business-community/ Increase in owners shuttering stores to retire could impact city’s economics Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0600 72554954-7E32-484D-9565-325AD26E8F7F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/agile-space-industries-to-expand-operations-at-durango-la-plata-county-airport/ Agreement expected to create new jobs, support manufacturing growth Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0600 0275DD53-BB1F-40C2-8BC9-1F09C3EC5600 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/fewer-la-plata-county-homes-sold-during-second-quarter-2024/ Interest rates continue to deter sellers from putting their homes on the market Sat, 27 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0600 51C3125D-FB7B-443F-BD19-B915A7FBF92F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/first-southwest-bank-appoints-eric-guttormson-to-senior-lending-officer/ Eric Guttormson newly appointed First Southwest Bank Sr. Lending Officer. First Southwest Bank Courtesy Photo. According to a Feb. 20 news release, First Southwest Bank a locally owned, independent community bank and one of two Community Development Financial Institution banks... Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:09:40 -0700 C8A88C3F-0166-4B5E-9DC3-EC6E19CFDF31 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/timber-age-systems-based-in-durango-awarded-state-loan-to-build-a-factory/ Company granted funding based on environmentally friendly approach to housing Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:45:05 -0700 6AC916AD-87BB-44F5-AC7F-962A5B158A8E https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/southwest-small-business-development-center-is-named-region-9-partner-of-the-year/ Southwest Small Business Development Center Courtesy Photo. The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has presented the Southwest Small Business Development Center with their annual Lender Partner of the Year Award for working with more than 25% of... Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:43:25 -0700 D92ED409-49C8-4301-97DA-A5473BB4C8C9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/days-inn-on-north-main-avenue-is-getting-a-new-look-and-name/ Owners decide to gear new brand toward outdoor community Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:10:00 -0700 DE3CF0E1-7E91-4182-B98A-641399B87D66 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/shopping-local-for-the-holidays-this-years-season-breaks-records/ National holiday spending predicted to hit more than $950 billion between November and December; Durango BID’s Holiday Rewards Program records $172,000 in local sales Sat, 16 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0700 D69D3ABF-BFA1-42AE-918C-5CF9D2019860 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/the-san-juan-angler-is-now-locally-owned/ New owner says he’s determined to draw more people to fly fishing Sat, 09 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0700 48AF84A6-6759-4ABE-A587-58D9489951A8 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/little-things-poppin-longtime-popcorn-entrepreneur-brings-gourmet-business-to-downtown-durango/ Durango Gourmet Popcorn intends to enter Durango retail and wholesale market Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0700 92DF0322-F3BD-4BC5-95E7-81AE5C5D9121 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/region-9-economic-development-hires-sword-coordinator/ Claire West The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado announces that Claire West has joined the team as the Project Coordinator for the SouthWEST Opioid Response District. West grew up in Southeast Alaska before returning to Southwest Colorado... Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:09:31 -0600 CA88F485-A8A8-471C-A978-33B45B57C0E8 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/4core-american-solar-energy-society-will-host-solar-and-sustainable-living-tour-and-soiree/ 4CORE, American Solar Energy Society will host solar and sustainable living tour and soiree on Oct. 7. (Courtesy of Laurie Dickson, executive director of 4CORE) The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency, American Solar Energy Society, installers and grassroots organizations... Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0600 2E9A2537-6CBC-4DAB-A828-06B9DC159E4D https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/colorado-accounting-company-ceo-joins-citizens-state-banks-board-of-directors/ Diana Murray (Courtesy) Citizens State Bank welcomed the leader of a Colorado-based accounting company to its Board of Directors. Diana Murray is the CEO and president of ASAP Accounting & Payroll, which provides payroll, bookkeeping and accounting services in Durango... Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:30:00 -0600 8C5D0C9E-8659-4144-8488-D61ECABD1F9C https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/durango-business-owner-joins-bank-of-the-san-juans-board-of-directors/ Tami Duke (courtesy) Bank of the San Juans has brought on Tami Duke to its Board of Directors. Duke joined Bank of the San Juans shortly after it opened in 1998, then rose through the ranks to become senior credit... Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600 8DC4626B-BFBC-4081-9F1B-30C90666FDD3 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/new-housing-development-comes-to-the-animas-valley/ West Dalton Ranch adds more single-family lots north of Durango Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0600 56A1993D-DCDA-4B14-AFD8-CB6AF8C0A365 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/remote-work-hasnt-lost-popularity-in-durango/ As the height of the pandemic fades, remote work continues to appeal to those living in rural areas Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0600 352791CA-49DC-4159-A6B3-CD2928D51502 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/congress-may-continue-to-pay-farmers-to-use-less-water-as-colorado-river-pleas-intensify/ The bill is tied to an Upper Basin water plan in response to talk about significant Colorado River cuts. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:06:14 -0600 FB8E2EAD-BD9E-44B5-9CD8-9F60C15DD323 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/modstreet-values-tactical-urbanism-for-companys-future/ Durango bump-out builders are looking to innovate downtown settings Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:45:38 -0600 0C263F25-BEFF-4DED-AE7A-AD52CBC5BD35 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/spirit-airlines-will-talk-to-jetblue-about-takeover-bid/ The tail of a JetBlue Airways Airbus A321 is shown as the plane prepares to take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Jan. 19 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. JetBlue Airways is trying to buy Spirit Airlines and break up... Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:38:53 -0600 93F2F8EE-E230-5BF3-AC4C-A3726791F1B7 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/durango-hot-springs-draws-record-number-of-visitors-in-2021/ $10 million remodel paying off for new owners Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0600 D6217022-EE5F-4475-9DA6-73AC4D2A80FA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/cjs-diner-awaits-verdict-in-case-against-state-san-juan-basin-public-health/ Owner launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0700 3CDBC1C7-BBF5-40A8-800C-EF419626C7CD https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/wells-group-real-estate-co-founder-jim-wotkyns-retires-from-brokerage/ The key to thriving in the world of real estate is relationships, he says Sun, 21 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0700 01C87C97-8BEB-40F2-A926-0730FD4B24FA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/apple-orchard-owners-battle-frost-hail-and-insects-during-first-year-of-ownership/ La Plata County family learned lessons, is focused on successes Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0600 CBB54D0E-442F-409B-B1F5-773F19F01E20 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/distribution-of-durango-brews-brings-in-beer-tourists/ Beer enthusiasts outside area get taste of what Durango has to offer Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0600 B6B4AAFC-27C1-48EF-884D-3D20746A9F95 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/kroegers-ace-hardware-under-new-ownership/ Expanded benefits for employees and a larger inventory are on the way Sat, 02 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0600 47300EB3-789A-47DC-9675-7A6C8D260997 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/why-do-durango-hotels-reject-hiring-bonuses-as-a-way-to-stymie-labor-shortage/ Some hoteliers view perks as ‘quick fixes’ to employment woes Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0600 80849832-BEC8-4CFE-9681-B9A8BC847464 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/housing-prices-across-la-plata-county-surge-upward/ Real estate market only got hotter in the second quarter of 2021 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:46:00 -0600 E8CDB67F-B683-4AC6-B57A-BAA5C27765D9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/colorado-reaches-91-rural-broadband-coverage-efforts-to-improve-internet-for-utes-move-forward/ Pending measure would help pay for infrastructure for tribes Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:10:00 -0600 316073FE-21D4-476A-BDB5-03004605BD2B https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/pandemic-ruling-state-not-obligated-to-compensate-business/ New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declares her intention to seek reelection during a campaign rally June 3 in Albuquerque, as protesters chanted loudly beyond the walls of the outdoor venue. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)Susan Montoya Bryan SANTA FE –... Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:46:00 -0600 94C1FE9A-63A9-5381-94F0-AA9909EA7938