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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

Train offers new round-trip tickets from Silverton

Trips available through September

DATE: May 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

New gaming store opens in Durango

Guild House Games offers card games, tabletop RPGs and more

DATE: May 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango’s KFC closed Wednesday

Fast-food restaurant will close at 9 p.m.; employees headed to Taco Bell

DATE: May 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Chem-Dry to celebrate 20 years of business

Chem-Dry of the Southwest will celebrate its 20-year anniversary from 3 to 7 p.m. June 9 at Folsom Park, 33 Folsom Place. Food, drinks, music, giveaways and a bounce house will be...

DATE: May 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Wal-Mart works to close gap between itself and Amazon

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Even after an online spending spree, it may be hard for Wal-Mart to escape the Amazon in the room. Wal-Mart’s acquisition of Jet.com and brands that appeal to youn...

DATE: May 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Small-business owners make the case for helping employees repay student loans

As Josh Udashkin took his luggage company Raden from a one-man operation to an outfit with nearly two dozen employees, rewarding those who helped him build out the company was important. But...

DATE: May 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

RadioShack closing on Main Avenue in downtown Durango

Company filed for bankruptcy in March

DATE: May 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio pawn shop opens second location in Durango

KP Pawn is third pawn shop in the city

DATE: May 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Mancos Brewing Co. opening new location

Owners expand space, brewing capacity

DATE: May 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Iron Horse event a large boost to Durango economy

3,600 participants, influx of visitors kick off summer tourism season

DATE: May 27, 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.

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