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United Way hires director of operations

United Way of Southwest Colorado recently announced that Elise Savastano joined its team as director of operations. Savastano holds a bachelorâ€™s degree in journalism and mass co...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Treadworks purchases J/P Tire

Treadworks, a tire dealer and auto-repair company with locations in Farmington and Kirtland, N.M., recently purchased J/P Tire, located at 1776 Main Ave. in Durango. For more info...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Shaw Solar adds system design consultant

Shaw Solar recently hired Greg Walton to its team as a solar system design consultant. Walton has lived in Durango for 15 years, holds a masterâ€™s degree in sustainable managemen...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Partners sought by senior employment program

Senior Community Service Employment Program is seeking partnerships with employers, nonprofits and senior citizens in Colorado. Organizations that become partners will receive fre...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

QuickBooks workshop scheduled in Mancos

Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First National Bank of Durango will sponsor a workshop, “Introduction to QuickBooks,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at Southwest Colo...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Pinnacol to cut workers’ compensation rates

The Pinnacol Assurance Board of Directors recently approved a decrease, for the third consecutive year, in 2018 workers’ compensation rates for Colorado policyholders, effective Jan. 1. ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Kids Rock promotes holiday food drive

Kids Rock will hold a food drive through Nov. 23 to help people in need during the holidays. Those who donate a nonperishable food item will receive a 10 percent discount on a pur...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Regional platform created for Colorado Giving Day

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is leading a regional effort to increase participation during Colorado Giving Day, Dec. 5, through an online initiative that allows donors...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgages rates rise

30-year hits 4-month high of 3.95 percent

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

The cost of dirty recycling

China’s quality-control efforts pinch Durango

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hopis reject political establishment in vote for top leaders

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A small northern Arizona tribe has chosen new leadership as it faces the loss of coal royalties that make up a huge chunk of its budget. Tim Nuvangyaoma won the...

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Education

Black Friday is dead

Era of holiday deals may be gone

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | 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.