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SCAPE sets program deadline

Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs encourages early-stage companies in Southwest Colorado to apply for its 2018 program. SCAPE is a nonprofit, partnered with...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan County hires recovery coordinator

Silverton resident Melanie Russek was hired part-time as San Juan economic development/recovery coordinator. The position is funded by the Economic Development Administration, Region 9 Econo...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Know Your Dough receives grant funding

Know Your Dough, a nonprofit that provides financial literacy for youth and young adults, recently announced it was the recipient of a $1,000 grant from Durango Wine Experience and a $2,700 ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

LPEA hires electronic technician

La Plata Electric Association recently hired Matt Kibel as an electronic technician. Kibel will help protect the automated SCADA relaying system, via computer and in the field, to...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Money Savvy What is your budget telling you?

A budget is a spending plan. Like all other plans, it’s possible to make bad ones. To create a budget that gets you more of what you want, it’s important to look at it as an evolving plan. ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Wolf Creek Ski Area approved for new lift

2,000-foot-long detachable chair will supplement Alberta Lift

DATE: Nov 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango's best condominium communities

As Durango's exclusive buyers' agent, I meet a lot of buyers who want to know which areas in La Plata County to avoid. Thankfully, I can inform new residents of our community that there are ...

DATE: Nov 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Business road trip to arrive in Durango

TechSource will offer program to small businesses

DATE: Nov 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Handwoven rug store opens on Main Avenue in downtown Durango

Nadeem Mull began selling rugs in 1980s in New Mexico

DATE: Nov 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Conference shows bright future for state tourism

Last week, my staff and I attended the Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference in Grand Junction along with 300 other enthusiastic travel industry professionals. The conference was jam-packed...

DATE: Nov 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Analysts evenly split on mortgage rates

Half predict rates to climb, half think they’ll remain stable

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Lewis-Arriola farm conference will focus on profitability

No-till, organic and a center-pivot drip system on agenda

DATE: Nov 3, 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.