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What’s up in the downhill ski business?

Colorado is synonymous with skiing. Our state leads the world in resort development, snow conditions, technology and ambiance. We are the champions. So do you know your ski indust...

DATE: Feb 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Spoiling for Canada fight, U.S. dairies push for Trump deal

Blame Canada. That’s what U.S. farmers say about some of the bubbling gluts weighing on the milk market, and they are eager for President Donald Trump to do something about it. Wh...

DATE: Feb 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Burger King, Tim Hortons owner adding Popeyes to holdings

The Associated Press NEW YORK – The parent company of Burger King and Tim Hortons is buying Popeyes for $1.8 billion, with plans to accelerate the growth of the fried chicken chai...

DATE: Feb 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Seasons to host annual fundraiser Feb. 22

The eighth annual “Burning down the House” fundraiser will be 5:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Seasons Rotisserie and Grill, 764 Main Ave. The event will benefit the 100 Club, w...

DATE: Feb 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Oohs & Aahs set to close as owner nears retirement

Shop filled high-end home decor niche

DATE: Feb 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County building codes to take on tiny house provisions

County seeks to adopt new tiny house building standards

DATE: Feb 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

More home sale agreements falling apart

Spending months to find the perfect home in your price range, only to have your mortgage application rejected or a home inspection turn up expensive repairs, is a nightmare – one that is com...

DATE: Feb 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Region 9 announces ‘Lender of the Year’

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado awarded Tom White, commercial lender at Bank of the San Juans, its “Lender of the Year” award. White started his ...

DATE: Feb 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Gervais & Associates hires new tax professional

Gervais & Associates recently hired Kevin Smith. Smith received a degree in business administration from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of South Florida....

DATE: Feb 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Animas Detail opens new location

Animas Detail is now open by appointment at its new location at 1713 County Road 203. To schedule an appointment, call 903-7267. ...

DATE: Feb 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

New housing starts fall across U.S.

WASHINGTON – U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes last month, led by a drop in apartment construction. The number of new housing starts declined 2.6 percent in January to a s...

DATE: Feb 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Main Avenue buildings may be redeveloped

Structures in 1100 block date to about 1900

DATE: Feb 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday