Cortez council OKs application for Popeye’s chicken restaurant
Restaurant will share access with Family Dollar on South Broadway
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How grant writers use storytelling to capture their audiences’ attention and money
Region 9 Economic Development Center hires first full-time grant writer
Need a drill, saw or sewing machine? Check out the Durango Tool Library
For a monthly membership fee, artisans can rent equipment to help with projects
Director touts new Cortez department to address economic recovery
Rachael Marchbanks heads new department
Montezuma County gives green light to new USDA processing plant south of Cortez
Facility will have capacity for up to 200 animals per month; economic boost expected to area ranchers
Kinder Morgan CO₂ production drops and cuts into Montezuma County revenue
Loss of property taxes to county totaled $2 million; CO₂ production on the upswing for 2022
Judge dismisses lawsuit against San Juan Basin Public Health
CJ’s Diner challenged state and local health orders
How much is your morning cup?
Some coffee shops around Durango have had to raise prices because of market struggles
River Trail Outpost opens in Dolores
Former vendors of Antique Charm mall relocate to new cooperative
Drive-thru java and joe coming to Cortez
Local family bringing Colorado coffee franchise to Cortez; shop slated for open early June
Frontier ends twice-weekly flights between Las Vegas and Durango
DRO aviation director says demand wasn’t there
What are businesses learning from the omicron wave, and how will it inform their futures?
StoneAge experimenting with isolated workspaces to allow without symptoms workers to perform tasks
Affordable housing, behavioral health and economic recovery targeted for federal spending
Three Colorado task forces release final plans for distributing American Rescue Plan Act money
Former Mancos teacher reflects on success of new food business
Kelly’s Kitchen is in its second year of business, and it’s booming
As snowmaking becomes more common, some question the use of energy and water
Ski resorts have invested millions in more efficient snow guns A machine blows snow at Vail Mountain Resort Dec. 29 in Vail. Newer snowmaking technology is allowing ski areas to…
Rico starts off 2022 by filling vacancies
Planning and attorney positions will be filled; proposal made for new town maintenance shop
Demand for guns and ammo is near record highs, but some shops hit hard by supply chain hang-ups
Colorado Bureau of Investigation recorded 487,097 firearm transactions in 2020
How a Cortez woman transformed a garage into a high-output kitchen
Mona Makes engineers flavorful concoctions available through catering and dinner services
Cortez Municipal Airport slowly recovering from pandemic downturn
Essential Air Service contract is up for bid this year; manager hopes for airline with more capacity
Cortez preps for Christmas with ‘last minute’ holiday bazaar
32 vendors were stationed at the Elks Lodge Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.