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Parade of Homes returns to Durango under new leadership
Independent nonprofit formed following dissolution of Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado
Business
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
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 Washington. (Alex Brandon/Associated Press) WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve kept…
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
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 Press file) NEW YORK – U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending…
Local News
Long-standing Cortez restaurant Once Upon A Sandwich sold
On Main Street, some things change and others remain the same
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
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 studies on April 20 in Flagstaff, Ariz. (Cheyenne Mumphrey/Associated Press…
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Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic
City benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns
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 J. Beaty/Denverite) A dozen hopeful Colorado founders logged on to…
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 been more than a decade since gun sellers in Colorado…
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
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MoCo Compo brings food curbside composting service to Montezuma County
The business aims to reduce methane emissions from food waste in landfills
Local News
Durango therapist tackles trickle-down effect of burned out bosses
Employers must address their own stress to operate thriving businesses, expert says
Business
U.S. grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren’t the only reason
A person looks at the fresh fish at a grocery store Monday in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/Associated Press) Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline…
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Dolores board approves concept plan for Riverside and Third Street apartments
Early-stage proposal garners a second extended public comment
Local News
Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference tackles burnout, professional kindness
Event is a chance to network and gauge new businesses
Local News
The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site
Owners announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March
Local News
KKV Development proposes 12 rental and for-sale homes for downtown Dolores
Residents raise concerns over scale of proposed three-story build near Third Street, Riverside
Local News
Four Corners beekeepers enter spring with optimism despite challenges
Springtime brings out beekeepers working to sustain their hives in a difficult climate