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Nationwide coin shortage leaves Durango businesses pinching pennies

‘It’s been a tremendous hardship,’ laundromat owner says

DATE: Jul 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango credit union merges with bigger statewide operation

Members vote overwhelmingly to join larger organization

DATE: Dec 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hemp entrepreneurs face banking challenges

First Southwest Bank finds a way to fill the need

DATE: Aug 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College to receive 10 cents every time ‘loyalty card’ is used

Alpine Bank expects to generate at least $100,000

DATE: Jun 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado senators lead way on legalization of marijuana

Lawmakers say lack of banking services is a safety concern

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cannabis banking bill advances in U.S. House committee

DENVER – Legislation that would provide federal protection for financial institutions that serve state-authorized marijuana and ancillary businesses passed a U.S. House committee on Thursday...

DATE: Mar 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Banks want a hit of the marijuana business

The U.S. banking industry has a marijuana problem. Cannabis is legal in more than two dozen states in some form. But it is still illegal on a federal level, leaving most risk-aver...

DATE: Feb 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Federal judge dismisses Navajos’ lawsuit against Wells Fargo

ALBUQUERQUE – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged Wells Fargo engaged in predatory and unlawful banking practices with members of the Navajo Nation. The tribe fil...

DATE: Sep 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Dallas firm completes purchase of First National Bank

136-year run of local ownership ends

DATE: Sep 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

First National Bank of Durango sold to Texas company

Triumph Bancorp purchases oldest bank in Durango

DATE: Apr 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. House passes Tipton bill to make rural banking more accessible

MOBILE Act allows electronic scans to set up accounts

DATE: Jan 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Denver credit union leads marijuana banking crusade

DENVER – A Colorado credit union – once on the cusp of revolutionizing banking for marijuana businesses before being thwarted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – has resumed its que...

DATE: Nov 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.