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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

Halloween spending may rise

Savvy shoppers seek deals at thrift stores

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Beer run! Self-driving truck goes 120-plus miles on delivery

DENVER – Anheuser-Busch says it has completed the world’s first commercial shipment by self-driving truck, sending a beer-filled semitrailer on a journey of more than 120 miles through Color...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

BID’s efforts helped address homelessness

During the summer of 2016, the Durango Business Improvement District implemented a three-part plan to address panhandling in Downtown Durango. Here are the results of those efforts. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

REI to close again for Black Friday

NEW YORK – Specialty outdoor retailer REI will keep its stores closed on the day after Thanksgiving for the second straight year, even though it’s one of the busiest shopping days of the yea...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Pharmacy skate shop opens in Cortez

Store owner hopes to help expand local skating park

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-Kogan

Jaclynn Shaw joins Kogan Builders To accommodate their rapid client growth, Kogan Builders is expanding its team of professionals to handle the demand. Kogan Builders has hired J...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-Tile

Mexican Tile Designs expands operations Mexican Tile Designs has expanded its operations in Bayfield, 457 Wolverine Drive, with increased warehouse space to carry an in-stock inventory of Me...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-QuickBooks

QuickBooks workshop offered Friday at First National Bank The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First National Bank of Durango are sponsoring a full-day workshop, Intr...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-Absolute

Absolute Physical Therapy to host open house Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness will host a grand opening open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Light snacks and refreshments will be provid...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-Misti

Misty joins Plaza Hair and Nails Misty Rush is now at Plaza Hair and Nails on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Services include: men’s, women’s and kids’ cuts, colors, waxing, manicures,...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | 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.