More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave
Many said they have similar or better programs in place for their workers
Business
U.S. agriculture secretary unveils initiatives for small, mid-sized operations
New developments mark progress in Biden’s approach to changing food system, Vilsack says
Troubled operator K.P. Kauffman violated state order to stop selling its oil and gas
KPK says it must sell oil and gas or its 1,200 wells may end up orphaned
College hosts workers’ compensation workshop
Free workshop discusses safety, compliance
Keetch Motors of Cortez is sold to Farmington dealership
Webb Automotive Group takes over operations; plans include new name, more inventory, upgraded facilities
Silverton gets funding to improve economic diversification
The San Juan Development Association received a $75,000 grant from Colorado’s REDI program
City of Durango to allow long-term permits for food trucks
Mobile businesses were having to move every six months under a temporary permit
City of Aztec seeks community input on tourism plan
Survey aims to determine who visits Aztec and how to plan tourism efforts
Colorado bill could create difficulties for restaurant owners
HB23-1118 would force employers to post work schedules two weeks in advance
New pellet mill in Mancos is subsidiary of Aspen Wood Products
Mesa Verde Pellets will produce aspen and wood pellets for heating and animal bedding
Business retention and expansion survey underway by 4CED
SBDC and 4CED seek business input – offers free assistance
The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College is for innovators and creators
‘Space’ will seek a new technician to staff the facility
Silverton Mountain plans a second chair at the frills-free ski hill
The expert-only steep skiing mecca hopes a new lift will add fuel to town’s growing winter economy
Ute Mountain Ute planner wins awards for uplifting community
As planning director, Cuthair has led the effort for a new grocery store, broadband upgrades and infrastructure
A study answers the question: Has legal pot in Colorado made other drug problems worse?
A study from the University of Colorado and the University of Minnesota uses long-term data on twins to assess the impacts
Main Street Cortez perks up with a new coffee shop
Cortez Coffee House and Eatery restores popular community meeting place
U.S. House OKs bill to open public land to development if reserve oil is tapped
Amendment from Rep. Boebert of Colorado would identify portions of Thompson Divide to be leased
U.N. forecasts fall in global economic growth to 1.9% in 2023
Economies in European Union are forecast to grow by just 0.2%
Is REI coming to Durango?
Community members speculate over the potential of having big-box outdoor retailer
Colorado may end age-discriminating work questions
Senate Bill 58 would put an end to asking applicants’ age