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Durango inventor combines music, robots and booze

Ryan Finnigan finds his creativity in ‘maker spaces’

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy CEO aims to maintain hospital legacy amid uncertainty

For Will McConnell, Mercy Regional Medical Center’s new CEO, uncertainty in health care is a major challenge that he faces while aiming to maintain the hospital’s long trajectory of success....

DATE: Sep 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Tourism: Is it worth the investment?

Tourism is a major industry, not only in Durango and La Plata County, but also in the state of Colorado. Here is some almost mind-boggling information concerning the effect of to...

DATE: Sep 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

BeLiz MedSpa offers medical spa treatments in Cortez

Two registered nurses open spa with medical applications

DATE: Sep 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Panel explores solutions to business challenges in La Plata County

Affordable housing, adequate internet services and the fairness of sales tax collection are among priorities that local business leaders hope to collectively address in an effort to boost Du...

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Houston’s businesses inching back to work as waters recede

HOUSTON – Bobby Jucker has had it with hurricanes. In 2008, Hurricane Ike tore the roof off his business, Three Brothers Bakery. Now, he estimates, he’s facing $1 million in damag...

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Microsoft says it’s willing to defend its 39 ‘Dreamers’ in court

After the Trump administration announced Tuesday that it would begin to unwind an Obama-era program that shields younger undocumented immigrants from deportation, Microsoft vowed to defend i...

DATE: Sep 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Lego looks wobbly after building itself high

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – For Lego, it’s time to break down the blocks and start again. After building up sales aggressively since a near bankruptcy in 2004 through new ventures like ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

La Quinta to host business meeting

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Southwestern Colorado will hold a meeting at noon Sept. 21 at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 125 Mercury Village Drive. The gue...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

1304 Apartments help fill gap in affordable units

Project on Florida Road adds 20 units to rental market

DATE: Sep 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Dolores River Festival boosts economy, analysis says

Fort Lewis College study surveys festivalgoers, businesses

DATE: Sep 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Everything you wanted to know about money

I’ve been doing a lot of driving lately. Since I returned to Durango in June, I’ve driven to Minnesota, Denver and Wyoming, where we watched the eclipse. Driving also means liste...

DATE: Sep 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

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.