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New Mexico to explore reuse of oil and gas wastewater

SANTA FE – New Mexico is teaming up with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to explore ways the wastewater that results from oil and gas operations can be reused or recycled. ...

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Grand Junction voters will be asked to raise hotel room tax

GRAND JUNCTION â€“ Grand Junction voters will be asked to double a tax on hotel rooms to increase funding for tourism promotion. The Daily Sentinel reports the City Council voted ...

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

More University of New Mexico startups staying in state

Growing support for entrepreneurs paying off

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Signs point to mortgage rates rising, making home-buying more expensive

NEW YORK – Mortgage rates, which have been in a rut the past couple months, began moving higher this week. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-ye...

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mountain West purchases Englewood office

Mountain West Insurance and Financial Services, LLC announced its acquisition of Forsberg Engerman Co., an insurance broker based in Englewood, was effective July 1. Forsberg Enge...

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Comfort Keepers names administrator

Comfort Keepers, a private duty agency that offers non-medical and nursing in-home care, recently named Erin Youngblood to its team as a new administrator. Youngblood holds a mast...

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Big Brothers, Sisters names executive director

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado announced on July 23 that Paul Plvan was named as its new executive director. Plvan has more than 30 years of experience in business...

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Animas Museum announces new director

La Plata County Historical Society announced it recently hired Jeff Hutchinson as the new director of the Animas Museum. Hutchinson, who grew up on the Front Range, is from a fami...

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango business, nonprofit honored for improving accessibility

Progress celebrated on 28th anniversary of disabilities act

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

With higher-than-average temps lingering, businesses offer relief

Drought helps fuel summer’s heat

DATE: Jul 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health care exchange rates stabilizing

Costs anticipated to increase by about 6 percent

DATE: Jul 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

AlignTec and GitPrime chosen as businesses to watch

Colorado program recognizes outstanding companies

DATE: Jul 22, 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.