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4CORE receives solar energy award

The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency was awarded the Colorado Solar Energy Industry Association Solar and Energy Storage Award for the 11-99 kilowatt category March 12 during the ...

DATE: Mar 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Katzin Music & Studios to close doors at end of month

Shop has served Four Corners musicians for almost four decades

DATE: Mar 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

San Francisco embraces Amsterdam-style marijuana lounges

Cities in Colorado may follow suit

DATE: Mar 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Downtown ambassadors take to the streets

The Durango Business Improvement District offers many programs for businesses, as well as information and services for anyone visiting downtown Durango. One thing that fulfills both is the D...

DATE: Mar 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Survey suggests rural economy to keep improving in 10 states

OMAHA, Neb. – A monthly survey of bankers suggests the economy is likely to continue improving slowly in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states. Creighton University economis...

DATE: Mar 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Fixed mortgage rates reverse course for the first time this year

NEW YORK – Fixed mortgage rates moved lower for first time in 2018. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average slipped to 4.44 p...

DATE: Mar 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Thrive! names living wage employers

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition on March 1 named three new Certified Living Wage Employers: Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness, Axis Health System and Durango Natural Foods...

DATE: Mar 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Tech-industry competition to be held in Durango

Go Code Colorado, a tech-industry competition that challenges teams to create business ideas from public data, will be held April 13-15 for companies in Durango. Teams will have t...

DATE: Mar 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Two from Mountain Bike Specialists complete program

Mountain Bike Specialists employees Darian Harvey and Logan Johnston recently attended Specialized Bicycle Components University and completed its Dynamic Suspension Tuning program. ...

DATE: Mar 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Tax information released for seniors, disabled veterans

A property tax exemption for the 2018 tax year may be available for qualifying seniors, disabled veterans and surviving spouses of those who have previously qualified. Those who ...

DATE: Mar 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Rock Water Construction relocates to Durango

Rock Water Construction recently announced it has relocated from Louisiana to 10 Town Plaza, Suite 76, to serve customers in La Plata and San Juan counties. Business owner Bradfor...

DATE: Mar 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Payroll Department accepting grant applications

The Payroll Department, in partnership with the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, is accepting applications for its 12.4.2 grant. The $12,000 grant will be matched...

DATE: Mar 15, 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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening