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‘Forums for Progress’ panel to examine energy issues in Southwest Colorado

Business (general)

‘Forums for Progress’ panel to examine energy issues in Southwest Colorado

Industry leaders to discuss policy, oil and gas, and emerging energy sectors

Durango Chamber of Commerce to host business, leadership panel in Durango

Business (general)

Durango Chamber of Commerce to host business, leadership panel in Durango

Event brings together regional leaders to discuss impact, collaboration

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

Birthday cake truffles being pulled from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shelves

Birthday cake truffles being pulled from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shelves

Product does not pose health threat to customers, CEO says

Atmos Energy proposes gas rate increase

Atmos Energy proposes gas rate increase

Base hike would cost customers more than $5 more per month

Agile Space Industries raises $17 million in oversubscribed funding round

Agile Space Industries raises $17 million in oversubscribed funding round

Company cites strong investor demand for exceeding goal

February 24, 2026

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony

February 20, 2026

N.M. Racing Commission approves relocation of SunRay Park and Casino to Clovis

N.M. Racing Commission approves relocation of SunRay Park and Casino to Clovis

After 27 years in Farmington, the racino will move 400 miles to Clovis by 2028

February 11, 2026

Is an economic rebirth on the horizon for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?

Is an economic rebirth on the horizon for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?

Interim CEO aims to return iconic Durango business to sound financial footing

February 9, 2026

Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000

Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000

‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says

January 17, 2026

Finalists announced for Southwest Colorado Rocks awards

Finalists announced for Southwest Colorado Rocks awards

2026 marks first year Bayfield, Ignacio will join event

January 14, 2026

Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says

January 14, 2026

Durango Mall development deal collapses

Durango Mall development deal collapses

City says property owners withdrew authorization request for housing, grocery store

January 13, 2026

Gable House Bed and Breakfast to host immersive murder mystery game for third year

Gable House Bed and Breakfast to host immersive murder mystery game for third year

More than a dozen participants can solve three-day case at historic inn

January 12, 2026

Cortez real estate firm joins ERA to expand technology and growth

Cortez real estate firm joins ERA to expand technology and growth

Regents Real Estate Group partners with ERA, a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

January 8, 2026

Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel

Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel

Rebranded 47-room lodge aims to draw outdoor adventurers

January 7, 2026

It’s about adapting: business and economy focus of forum at Fort Lewis College

It’s about adapting: business and economy focus of forum at Fort Lewis College

Southwest Economic Outlook spurred discussions on cost of living, stagnant wages and artificial intelligence

January 6, 2026

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

January 6, 2026

Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology

Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology

EOSedge X-ray system offers faster scans, 3D reconstructions

December 19, 2025

Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years

Shop catered to tourists, but locals kept it going

December 18, 2025

Teen Hangout Nights launched in Cortez to provide safe weekend spaces for youth

Teen Hangout Nights launched in Cortez to provide safe weekend spaces for youth

The locations will be rotated on a calendar that will update quarterly

December 17, 2025

Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas partners with businesses to promote pet adoptions

Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas partners with businesses to promote pet adoptions

Shelter has 13 dogs and cats seeking homes

December 16, 2025

Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights

Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights

Proposal includes $185,000 from lodgers tax fund for minimum revenue guarantee to airline

December 10, 2025

Is Whole Foods coming to Durango?

Is Whole Foods coming to Durango?

Residents push back on tentative plan to redevelop Durango Mall for grocery store, apartments

December 10, 2025