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Walgreens will survive Amazon threat, CEO says

NEW YORK – Walgreens Boots Alliance Chief Executive Officer Stefano Pessina said it will be easier for his company to move online than it will be for Amazon.com to copy its massive store net...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Breckenridge approves $8M to build fiber-optic network

First Colorado resort town to own network

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgage rates fall slightly

It costs $118 more a month to buy home compared to last year

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango and Road Runner Transit receive award

The Durango Transit and Road Runner Transit received the 2018 Outstanding Coordination Effort Award at the annual Colorado Association of Transit Agencies’ October Conference in Breckenridge...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

New Durango sports medicine practice opens

Durango Sports Medicine, PLLC, is open and accepting new patients. Dr. Timothy Durkin, DO, is an experienced board-certified physician in both sports and emergency medicine. Durk...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Young Professionals of Durango hosts Lunches with Leaders Nov. 13

The Young Professionals of Durango will host Lunches with Leaders from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Ore House Restaurant, 147 E. College Drive. James Coleman, CE...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango Rocks! award nominations available online

Nomination forms for the Durango Rocks! annual awards are available online until Nov. 9 via the Durango Chamber of Commerce website at From the homepage, scroll down and select the categor...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Presentation on Opportunity Zones Wednesday at library

A presentation on a new federal program to encourage investment in distressed areas will be offered from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. ...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Montezuma County OKs first hemp processing plant

Ayani Botanicals will extract oil for balms, tinctures

DATE: Oct 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Company in Durango uses 3D printing to design rocket engines

Agile Space making thrusters for space missions

DATE: Oct 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Balloons, bikes and Boo!

Three fun, family-friendly events are coming up this month in and around downtown Durango. This Friday is the third annual Downtown Hot Air Balloon Glow. This unique offering is p...

DATE: Oct 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

4 states to decide on marijuana ballot initiatives this fall

Utah voters to consider legalizing edible medical marijuana products

DATE: Oct 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

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.