Colorado regulators out of patience with oil well cleanup
K.P. Kauffman Co. says it will be in better financial condition if it sells northeastern Colorado wells to a company proposing to use them for a carbon capture project
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Deficiencies found in Hesperus solar application
Primergy Solar confident its application will be accepted
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory CEO satisfied with third quarter results
Durango flagship store sees increase in sales during fall months
Durango company becomes majority owner of the largest ski resort in Americas
Chile-based Valle Nevado is Mountain Capital Partners’ first international endeavor
San Juan Basin residents see sharp spike in natural gas bills
Low storage levels locally and nationally are blamed for price increase
Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns
Cost of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent
Avian flu helps create shortage of eggs and higher prices at grocery stores
Experts say new Colorado law may also increase costs, but is unlikely to further reduce supply
Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds
Worst-ever outbreak leads to slaughter of 6 million-plus chickens and has killed enough eagles and other raptors to raise wildlife fears
New report downplays economic impact of Colorado’s oil and gas industry
As energy transition continues, oil and gas jobs account for less than 1% of total state employment
Colorado AG Weiser forms task force to combat organized retail theft
Formation comes as new state law goes into effect aiming to reduce the anonymous online sale of stolen goods
The cannabis industry is facing its longest downturn yet, with no end in sight
After years of growth, the industry has logged 17 straight months of decline
Baa-humbug: Dreading post-Christmas tree removal? Durangoats can help
Even spruces, firs and pines have a role in regenerating the Southwest
Colorado, along with other states, to investigate Kroger-Albertsons merger
Attorney General Phil Weiser intends to launch a listening tour to gather feedback
Businesses and organizations share the importance of event planning in Durango
Major gatherings present positive outcomes for city’s economy
Colorado’s economy is likely to slow even more in 2023, researchers say
State is expected to add about 57,000 jobs next year
U.S. lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices
‘Fewer local options mean less competition,’ senator says
Tailwind Nutrition moves into new production facility near Durango-La Plata County airport
Company looks streamline operations and shipping efforts with new location
Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike Saturday at DIA
Plan for extra time if heading to the airport or landing Saturday
Silver dream goes bust: Ouray mine faces lawsuits for $10M in unpaid bills
After big plans to revive famed Revenue Mine, owners shut down and are in receivership
Coloradans will be able to buy wine in grocery stores beginning in March
Opponents of Proposition 125 say measure is harmful to small liquor retailers