Economy (general) - The Durango Herald

Mountain towns tighten their belts as pandemic-fueled tourism high starts declining

Colorado’s mountain towns, once overcrowded with out-of-towners fleeing their homes in the pandemic, are now planning for fewer people, fewer booked hotels and less spending. Most are expect...

DATE: Jan 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

How is Durango’s winter economy faring amid dry spell?

Season’s not over, but it is ‘certainly a little worrisome,’ local business leader says

DATE: Jan 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Texas real estate firm purchases Confluence at Three Springs apartments

Second acquisition in Durango by Olympus Property

DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango

Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Resilient U.S. consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, driven by consumers who continue to spend in the fac...

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry

Craig residents have always been entrepreneurial and that spirit will get them through this transition, the Chamber of Commerce says. Still just about everybody here is connected to coal.

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading

With Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, the question of how much this year’s turkey and trimmings will cost looms large, especially with grocery prices 2.7% higher than they were in 20...

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Food

Durango downtown ambassadors point the way

2025 marks the 10th season of the program

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort welcomes nearly 5,000 visitors for Total Archery Challenge

Event expected to bring in $2.7 million in economic impact to La Plata County

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

More Durango visitors booking hotels at last minute

Trend may reflect economic caution – or a thrill of spontaneity

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

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