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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

Public banks offer hope for marijuana businesses

DENVER – With most private institutions and credit unions still avoiding the legal cannabis industry, many marijuana businesses remain without bank accounts. But one idea is gaini...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Local bank leader retires after 41 years

Merritt’s tenure reflects changing banking environment

DATE: Nov 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Funds made available for low-interest small-businesses loans

Outdoor recreation, women-owned organizations to benefit

DATE: Aug 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bank of Colorado opens high-tech ATM in Bayfield

New machine is one of 25 in region operated by bank

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. Sen. Warren seeks to pull pot shops out of banking limbo

BOSTON – As marijuana shops sprout in states that have legalized the drug, they face a critical stumbling block – lack of access to the kind of routine banking services other businesses take...

DATE: Jan 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Video: Spreading love and appreciation in Durango

It was a flash mob with a twist – hugging instead of dancing. Beth Brunso, a teacher at Park Elementary, was inspired to organize the event after attending a candlelight vigil for...

DATE: Jul 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango banks compete for billion dollars

Local deposits can keep money flowing into small business and construction

DATE: Jul 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Southwest Colorado banks go to trial against developer over $4M in bad bonds

A two-week civil trial involving the purchase of more than $4 million in bonds linked to a failed real estate development is nearing an end this week in 6th Judicial District Court. ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Towers of steel

DATE: Mar 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton meets with local bankers over federal regulations

Legislation passed to rein in big banks has adverse effects on local institutions

DATE: Jan 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local 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.