Banking - The Durango Herald

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

First Southwest starts community fund

First Southwest Bank is working to support infrastructure projects and small businesses through low-interest loans and a new community fund. “We will center our efforts on areas w...

DATE: Jan 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pot states take fresh look at out-of-state investment

DENVER – States that have legalized pot are taking a fresh look at making it easier for out-of-state investors to get in the weed business, saying the industry’s ongoing difficulty in bankin...

DATE: Jan 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Judge: Pot credit union can’t access nation’s banking system

DENVER – A judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit that sought federal approval for a credit union aimed at serving Colorado’s marijuana businesses, saying pot is still illegal under federal la...

DATE: Jan 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s pot credit union begs for access to nation’s banking system

Bank challenges Federal Reserve’s denial of access to financial system

DATE: Dec 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Court hears Colorado pot banking case

Many in marijuana industry nervous handling only cash

DATE: Dec 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Feds block push by Colorado to create pot bank

Hickenlooper aide says state officials ‘frustrated’

DATE: Oct 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

House OKs Tipton’s bank relief bill

Legislation will ease exam costs for many smaller institutions

DATE: Oct 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners Community Bank coming to north Main Avenue

A new bank will be filling an empty lot on north Main Avenue where Mama’s Boy Italian Restaurant used to stand. Four Corners Community Bank, based in Farmington, is building its f...

DATE: Sep 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Tipton: Federal red tape hurts small banks

Alpine Bank executive says financial reform increases staffing costs

DATE: Jul 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet, Gardner introduce pot-banking bill

Measure will enhance employee safety and improve accounting issues

DATE: Jul 9, 2015 | 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.