Drive-thru java and joe coming to Cortez Local family bringing Colorado coffee franchise to Cortez; shop slated for open early June February 22, 2022
Durango McDonald’s reopens after six-month remodel Fast food restaurant maintains previous footprint, but otherwise was rebuilt from the ground up December 31, 2021
CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health Owner launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates December 16, 2021
Cortez food delivery business hopes to survive under new ownership New owners hoping to quell shortage in orders for year-old business November 27, 2021
Homeslice Pizza in Durango sells restaurants to Peak Food & Beverage Owners of Steamworks, El Moro and Bird’s add to their portfolio October 26, 2021
Durango Diner is sold, but don’t worry: New owner says he’ll keep greasy spoon the same Gary and Donna Broad owned downtown eatery for 41 years October 6, 2021
What’s behind a workforce shortage in Southwest Colorado? Local businesses struggle to find willing applicants July 28, 2021
Juicy’s Shanty serves up Jamaican food, reggae by the river Food truck owners hope to transform Powerhouse into a go-to place for diverse cuisine July 20, 2021
Eat Zawadi, Durango’s African restaurant, suddenly closes Chef Safari seeks to revive the eatery with community support July 20, 2021
Restaurant brings Colorado-New Mexico border cuisine to Ignacio Owners pull inspiration from family history June 17, 2021
Sen. Hickenlooper touts new restaurant relief program Revitalization fund allows owners more flexibility with federal aid April 24, 2021
Bump-outs return to Durango’s Main Avenue First round of outdoor patios being installed this week March 19, 2021
Bayfield restaurant and coffee shop calls it quits Tuning Fork Cafe opened in 2012 and became a hub for meetings, community gatherings March 8, 2021
Two Durango restaurants prepare to reopen Carver Brewing Co. and College Drive Cafe closed during COVID-19 spikes March 2, 2021
N.M. Legislature approves tax holiday for restaurants The state House gave final approval Wednesday to a pandemic economic relief bill on a 66-1 vote. The bill calls… February 26, 2021
Grants up to $3,000 available for 2021 bump-outs in downtown Durango Temporary outdoor dining and retail patios can stay up through Nov. 1 February 23, 2021
Colorado restaurant workers are eager to get the COVID vaccine – but they’re still waiting for their turn For one, it’d be easier for her to do her job as she used to. “It’s been more difficult than… February 12, 2021
A look at food delivery one year into the COVID-19 pandemic Industry sees increase in jobs, sales and enforces safety February 12, 2021
Montezuma County moves to Level Yellow Less restrictive category increases capacity at businesses February 9, 2021
Durango liquor stores navigate a changing legal environment Owners OK with restaurants selling alcohol with delivery, takeout meals February 6, 2021
La Plata County meets COVID-19 Level Orange metrics 5-Star restaurants can now open to 50% indoor capacity February 3, 2021
Vendors say Farmington’s food truck scene needs dedicated lot Owners also want outside seating for customers January 28, 2021
Restaurants preparing meals for workers battling COVID-19 Feed the Frontlines looking for donations to fund effort January 19, 2021