Employment - The Durango Herald

How mountain town businesses are working to defy Colorado's elevated quit rates

Creative benefits can make up for lower wages, less-than-ideal health insurance

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

Should more businesses offer employee ownership?

Company executives share their experience with the trend during La Plata Economic Development Alliance Summit

DATE: Sep 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Data shows Colorado added fewer jobs over the past year than previously reported

The latest jobs numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics contain an unwelcome surprise for Coloradans. The data shows Colorado added 72,700 fewer jobs than previously reported during...

DATE: Aug 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputies form collective bargaining unit

Employees voted 30 to 14 in favor of adopting Fraternal Order of Police representation

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, Bayfield High to host ‘Hire Me Fair’

Seniors will have a chance to meet with ‘forward-thinking businesses’

DATE: Apr 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Making it work in Durango

In an expensive community, how and why do low-wage earners make it work?

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County settles with former deputy county manager over ageism claims

Mike Segrest sought over $650,000, settled for $36,000 plus attorney’s fees

DATE: Oct 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire chief to retire at end of the year

Three finalists selected to fill the role; candidates forum scheduled for later this month

DATE: Sep 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Chocolate & Coffee Co. cited for failure to pay wages

Former employee was deducted payment for failing to submit written two-week notice

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amazon delivery drivers in Colorado peed in bottles, pooped in bags to keep jobs, lawsuit says

Plaintiffs allege company’s breakneck work pace prevents workers from taking breaks

DATE: May 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As spring construction ramps up, Durango Public Works says recruitment efforts are paying off

Streets division is nearly fully staffed; department turns focus to utilities maintenance

DATE: May 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations

‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'

DATE: Apr 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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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.