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Durango Rocks award nominations due Nov. 11

Durango Rocks award nomination forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. Nov. 11 to the Durango Chamber of Commerce. The categories are: Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Election campaign sparks chatter, anger in workplaces

NEW YORK – Dan Stewart walked into the room just in time to hear one of his employees say that one presidential candidate should be in jail, and a second staffer respond that another was the...

DATE: Nov 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Elections may – or may not – affect tourism

Do national elections affect tourism? As we enter the final days of a very bizarre election year, we were wondering about the before-and-after effects of national elections on tou...

DATE: Nov 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Eisenhower efficiency may work for you

How many items are on your to-do list? I mean, really important things for your business, not the everyday things to keep your doors open and serve your customers. How many things...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Bottom Line

Dollar’s rise should help consumers

There’s a lot going on at home and in the world these days. But the rising value of the dollar sticks out for economists. Yes, there’s news like U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s announcement ...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thoughts Along The Way

Chamber’s promotional video contract raises questions

Business group agrees to ensure open bidding process

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Promotions can boost local coffers

Tourism is a lucrative economic driver in Durango and La Plata County, and at the Durango Area Tourism Office, we are thankful we have so much to promote. Wise strategic investmen...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Destination Durango

Relics of Old Durango

Few downtown buildings have kept architectural integrity over the years

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Empty space haunts Fifth Avenue as retailers balk at rent hikes

Landlords on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue are sitting on a record amount of open space as retailers balk at committing to expensive new leases in one of the world’s most prestigious shopping dis...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Home designer plans several hotels

NEW YORK – The home-design retailer West Elm is taking its brand into the hotel industry, with plans for hotels in five cities: Detroit; Indianapolis; Minneapolis; Savannah, Georgia, and Cha...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Minimum wage ballot question centers on economics

Businesses say it could cause harm, proponents say it could get more money circulating

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Accessories vastly improve the tech experience

My father wore cheap suits and expensive ties. He knew accessories can make a huge difference at a small price. And thats true whether were talking about the wardrobe ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Techno Buddy

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.