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Employment

Former politicians, experts make case for minimum wage increase in Durango

Residents say higher wages reduce stress, improve quality of life

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal policies will make power in Southwest Colorado more expensive

New legislation threatens to raise energy costs for consumers, regional jobs and stall climate progress

DATE: Aug 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

College graduates face tough job market

Colorado group is helping first-gen students get a foot in the door

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

After hearing from business community, Durango City Council to meet with advocates for raising minimum wage

Study session on topic planned for July

DATE: May 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Potential impacts of minimum wage increase discussed at Durango City Council

Business leaders outline concerns, responses to possible salary hikes

DATE: May 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, Chamber of Commerce seek business input on minimum wage hike

City Council to discuss proposed increase at May 6 study session

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plan proposes higher wages, better infrastructure for La Plata County’s child care needs

Economic Development Alliance and Early Childhood Council present $20 million strategy

DATE: Mar 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District will host a regional recruitment fair on Saturday

Districts and colleges across Southwest Colorado will attend the event

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval

Legislation, strongly opposed by business groups, moves to the House

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

Other federal agencies have also seen job cuts

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis headed for another showdown with Democrats over union issues

Colorado governor quickly pooh-poohed labor movement’s priority bill

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forest Service won’t hire seasonal workers next year

Agency warns volunteer groups not to expect big projects

DATE: Nov 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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