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La Plata County residents turn to social media for help clearing driveways, sidewalks

Recent storms have left many overwhelmed with excessive snow removal

DATE: Jan 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

Cost of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango streets division hosts job fair in search for CDL-licensed drivers

Public works has five driver positions it’s trying to fill

DATE: Dec 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s economy is likely to slow even more in 2023, researchers say

State is expected to add about 57,000 jobs next year

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango school board votes to decline Colorado’s FAMLI Program

District would need to add an employee to administer medical leave plan

DATE: Nov 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Job vacancies take toll on city of Durango programs, services

Seasonal and part-time positions, like snowplow drivers, are especially difficult to fill

DATE: Nov 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike Saturday at DIA

Plan for extra time if heading to the airport or landing Saturday

DATE: Nov 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County Clerk’s Office launches 4-day workweek pilot program

Employees will work four 10-hour days, but have three-day weekends

DATE: Aug 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado workers, employers to begin paying 0.45% of wages for voter-approved paid leave program

Department of Labor and Employment launches education blitz around Family and Medical Leave Insurance initiative

DATE: Aug 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory ski patrol to begin wage negotiations with resort after unionizing

Patrollers advocate for livable pay, better gear stipends

DATE: Aug 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

After the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango employers get creative to combat labor shortages

Purgatory Resort has fewer staff members; city trying to keep up with park maintenance

DATE: Jun 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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