Business (general)

Local News

New Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Interim CEO wants to ‘make chocolate fun again’

Al Harper plans to move RMCF away from ‘corporate’ model, address financial woes

July 6, 2026

Local News

‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally

June 30, 2026

Local News

Longtime Mancos artist to sell southwestern paintings at Millie’s

Lynne Clay spent years crafting paper earrings. Now she’s fulfilling childhood dreams with a paintbrush

June 27, 2026

Business

Fenceline Cider announces change of ownership, charting new growth in Mancos

New proprietors say they will maintain cidery’s identity

June 23, 2026

Local News

Parade of Homes returns to Durango under new leadership

Independent nonprofit formed following dissolution of Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado

June 22, 2026

Regional News

How a record and tinned-fish store has survived for three years in Del Norte

Hint: it’s not through record or fish sales

June 17, 2026

Business

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged, but nearly half of policymakers would support hike this year

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during his swearing-in in the East Room of the White House, May 22 in…

June 17, 2026

Business

Visits to Colorado ski resorts collapsed in 2025-26 with the steepest annual decline in decades

It was the lowest showing for Colorado ski areas since 1991-92

June 8, 2026

Business

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see U.S. consumers rethink their spending

A customer prepares to pump diesel fuel at a Madison, Miss., Sam's Club on May 24, 2022. (Rogelio V. Solis/Associated…

June 8, 2026

Local News

Long-standing Cortez restaurant Once Upon A Sandwich sold

On Main Street, some things change and others remain the same

June 7, 2026

Local News

It’s not all about pay: Retaining Southwest Colorado’s workforce may mean adjusting to employee needs

‘Something’s not working, and yet we keep trying the same thing,’ business consultant says

June 3, 2026

Business

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

Connor Scott, 24, and Zoe Lloyd, 21, meet up at a local coffee shop and restaurant to work on their…

June 1, 2026

Business

Startup Colorado holds contest for business plans that center on belonging

A discussion about driverless cars of the present and future takes place during Denver Startup Week, Sept. 27, 2018. (Kevin…

May 27, 2026

Business

Gun sales in Colorado fall to lowest level since 2014

Wayne Price, owner of The Gun Room, stands inside the shop in Lakewood on May 22. (McKenzie Lange/CPR News) It’s…

May 27, 2026

Local News

Judge hears oral arguments in Dollar General civil case

Attorneys argued before Chief Judge Todd Plewe, who said he would issue a written ruling later

May 23, 2026

Local News

MoCo Compo brings food curbside composting service to Montezuma County

The business aims to reduce methane emissions from food waste in landfills

May 22, 2026

Local News

Durango therapist tackles trickle-down effect of burned out bosses

Employers must address their own stress to operate thriving businesses, expert says

May 18, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference tackles burnout, professional kindness

Event is a chance to network and gauge new businesses

May 12, 2026

Local News

The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

Owners announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March

May 9, 2026

Local News

Four Corners beekeepers enter spring with optimism despite challenges

Springtime brings out beekeepers working to sustain their hives in a difficult climate

May 7, 2026

Local News

Fort Lewis College awards funding, scholarships in Hawk Tank competition

‘It's really cool to see all these kids spread their wings and do some magical stuff,’ event leader, business professor…

April 26, 2026

Local News

Hardware showroom and coffee shop hybrid opens in Durango

‘This is a culmination of bringing aspects of two things that I've done that have been important to me in…

April 11, 2026

Local News

Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders

Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war

April 3, 2026

Local News

Durango-based company launches ‘Facebook Marketplace for businesses’

Paid membership gets access to eco-friendly buying, selling, donations in Four Corners

April 2, 2026