‘Robust’ growth continues through 2025 at Durango-La Plata County Airport Government shutdown caused 30 canceled flights December 9, 2025
Cortez to host Fa La La La Local holiday shopping night Thursday This year’s Fa La La La Local event, hosted by Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, will take place on Thursday night.… December 9, 2025
Heroes get free coffee as Loops Coffee House honors first responders monthly Loops Coffee House & Bistro provides free coffee to first responders and law enforcement on the 15th of every month.… December 6, 2025
Durango business owner frustrated national ghost tour company keeps using her address ‘I've emailed the guy, I have texted him, I've reached out to their toll free number’ November 24, 2025
Deco Dessert: A sweet destination in Mancos Deco Dessert has been serving sweets to Mancos for five years November 21, 2025
Alpacka Raft changed access to wet wildlands, set new bar for domestic manufacturing ‘We used to know how to make things in this country and we’ve lost that know-how,’ says Alpacka CEO Thor… November 18, 2025
Durango blacksmith forges artistic hardware for homes Owner wants to open storefront to display iron knobs, handles, rods and hooks November 9, 2025
New Enterprise Zone business tax credit boundaries will go into effect in 2026 Some Southwest Colorado businesses may be eligible for incentives November 6, 2025
County Commission to discuss future of SunRay Park and Casino Casino competition, steep revenue decline cited as reasons to shut down 25-year-old Farmington venue November 3, 2025
Pueblo Seed & Food uses $5,000 grant for accessible packaging Colorado Grain Chain provided the grant to support local artisans October 26, 2025
1 in 3 new cars sold in Colorado last quarter were electric as buyers chased expiring tax credits Consumers scrambled to buy before a $7,500 federal credit expired on Sept. 30 October 23, 2025
Durango train will resume trips to Silverton Flooding damaged sections of track north of Needleton October 17, 2025
Clearnetworx bolsters Four Corners presence with fiber acquisition in Montezuma County Clearnetworx expands in Four Corners with acquisition of Ting fiber network October 13, 2025
Hotel construction impacts residents, businesses in different ways Noise, street closures have been a steady drumbeat in South Durango October 10, 2025
Spontaneous business connections abound as West Slope Startup Week kicks off Wide range of keynotes, events and programming free to local business community members through Friday October 7, 2025
Cortez workshop geared to help residents start a business Consulting sessions available after workshop October 4, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend to bring AI programming to FLC students, community members Event presented for first time in Durango in partnership with West Slope Startup Week and Howdy Partners Venture Fund October 3, 2025
Fort Lewis College alumna and father score investment on ‘Shark Tank’ Pain-relieving Z-Coil Footwear given funding to expand market, colors and styles September 25, 2025
Fundamental Needs, Montezuma Leadership Network hosts business workshop and pitch competition Fundamental Needs is also preparing to soft launch the Cortez Makerspace September 10, 2025
Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer September 9, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High School to host annual Industry Convening in September The school is looking for industry partners to provide mentorship, internships and more September 3, 2025
Silver Bean Coffee Shop: A family dream rooted in love and remembrance Remembering their daughter while making memories with loved ones and travelers through coffee August 24, 2025
Durango residents protest REI, urge shoppers to support local stores Store manager says co-op isn’t a one-stop shop; supports collaboration August 23, 2025
Bitterblossom Games moves to new location in Cortez The business features in-person gaming, collectible card trading and more August 14, 2025