A Crested Butte couple just wanted better backpacking coffee. Then, NASA came calling
Mark and Alison Drucker’s instant coffee is headed to the International Space Station at the request of an astronaut
Business
PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods brings unique style to fly fishing
Pagosa Springs based e-commerce business is set to open its first store next week
Purgatory Resort bike patrol votes to unionize
Patrollers seek year-round status for better pay, benefits and worker retention
Lawsuit filed in Durango seeks to resolve contract dispute between moviemaking businesses
Complaint says film studio took money to build sets that were never made
Economists: Southern Colorado looks headed for a recession
Humanity faces three massive and historic transitions at the same time
When Smartwool left Steamboat Springs, workers who stayed got a ‘kick in the shorts’
Power of place plays out as locals forge paths to keep workers in town
At Chalkboard Kitchen in Durango, you’ll find something new every time
Food cart keeps cuisine interesting with an ever-changing menu
Watery OJ and dollar store bread: How some Coloradans survive inflation
Ahead of elections, inflation and the economy came out as clear concerns
Old Navy store will open Southwest Colorado
Chain retailer offers variety in affordable apparel
Grazing goats offer simple weed and fire mitigation
DuranGoats business uses holistic farming techniques to rejuvenate pastures
Purgatory ski patrol to begin wage negotiations with resort after unionizing
Patrollers advocate for livable pay, better gear stipends
CJ’s Diner, which drew loyal customers, to close after 22 years
Co-owner Jerry Martinez challenged COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants
Hot Fire Dogs offers new late-night food option in Durango
Authentic Chicago-style dogs rated NK-17, as in no ketchup unless you’re under age 17
Silverton sees strong start to summer season
After the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy
68th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show boasts gems, geodes, fossils and more
Three-day event lasts until Sunday afternoon
Alpacka Raft celebrates 20th anniversary
A look back at the history of one of pack rafting’s most influential designers
SCAPE helps local entrepreneurs find investors
Organization has put $30 million behind Southwest Colorado companies during last nine years
Southwest Tea Co. gets loose with ingredients grown on a farm in Mancos
Owner Dana Thompson has 12 blends available at Durango Farmers Market
High Country Releaf opens in Dolores
Dispensary brings competitive prices with a quality product
Spirit Airlines, a bidding war target, postpones buyout vote
Frontier and JetBlue raise stakes