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African-Americans facing high hurdles to grow pot

Colorado regulations bar those convicted of drug crimes from owning, working in dispensaries or cultivation centers

DATE: Jun 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

SWOS grants will support technology, agriculture in Cortez

Funds will support technology, agriculture workforce readiness skills

DATE: Jun 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Region 9 gives $1.5 million to Colorado businesses

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado will administer $1.5 million, a total of 28 loans, to 13 rural regions of Colorado over the next two years. A grant fr...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Doughnut delivery by drone in Denver is a peek at the future

DENVER – Doughnuts were delivered Wednesday by drone to Denver’s mayor and the city’s police and fire departments in an event that provided a glimpse into what companies hope will be a quick...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Financial advisor to give seminars

Financial advisor and accredited asset management specialist, Naomi Marty, will present two days of complementary seminars at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.: “Avoiding Big Mi...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Ska Brewing starts distribution in Minnesota

‘Land of 10,000 Lakes’ will be brewery’s 12th state

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Know Your Dough to hold fundraiser

Know Your Dough, a nonprofit that provides financial literacy for youth and young adults, will hold its third-annual guest bartender fundraiser, with bartenders Jasper Welch and Sarah Tesche...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Plan Now for Visiting Friends and Relatives

An interesting thing happens every Spring in the downtown Welcome Center. Local residents stressed out by nervous anticipation of relatives are looking for information on what to do with fam...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Durango Sports Chiropractic trainer completes certification

Athletic trainer Kevin Vieser of Durango Sports Chiropractic recently received qualifications to practice as a board-certified chiropractic sports physician. For more information...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Region 9 receives $300,000 in loans

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado will receive $300,000 in loans from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to meet the regionâ€™s in...

DATE: Jun 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

LPEA promotes one, adds one to staff

La Plata Electric Association recently promoted Drew Timmerman to IT supervisor and hired Lonnie Tucker to the member relations team as communications coordinator. Timmerman is fr...

DATE: Jun 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Payroll Department awards grant

The Payroll Department recently selected Bear Smart Durango and Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Southwest to receive funding through its 10.4.2 grant. Bear Smart Durango ...

DATE: May 31, 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.