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San Juan coal mine gets larger environmental review
Mine fuels New Mexico power station, but plant might close in 2022
Business
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Mac Ranch reopens at new Main Avenue location
Owners of The Mac Ranch, Dave Sessions and Bill Searfus, recently announced the grand re-opening of the store at its new downtown location, 1077 Main Ave. The Mac Ranch is…
Business
Loss of income can change health insurance status
People who have lost income because of the 416 Fire may be eligible for a change in their health insurance status. People may qualify for Medicaid in 2018 if their…
Business
Town of Rico gains business support and marketing intern
Ryan Taylor will divide time between Rico, West End
Traditional Mexican taqueria opens in Dolores
Newest restaurant is on 11th Street, just off Railroad Avenue
Business
Southwest Health hires practice administrator Craig Oswald
Craig Oswald will join Southwest Health System at the chief medical services officer on Aug. 1, according to spokeswoman Haley Saunders. Oswald, who has worked as a practice administrator in…
416 Fire, Durango & Silverton train cancellations hit merchants hard
‘We depend on that train more than people know’
Agriculture
Hay shortage in Southwest Colorado could hit ranchers hard
Drought presents tough challenges for livestock owners
Business
Could Bureau of Land Management call La Plata County home?
Nascent effort emerges to lure agency headquarters
Local News
New Stonefish-Lizard stage to host New Orleans singer on Saturday
Heidijo to play first concert in new venue
Business
Supreme Court ruling means states can tax Amazon marketplace
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday will allow states and local governments to pursue sales taxes on more online transactions. The big question for Amazon.com is how states will collect…
Business
Forest Service hires Durango supervisor
du1-i-syn Colorado State Forest Service recently named longtime forester and wildland firefighter Mark Loveall as its Durango supervisory forester for forest planning and implementation in Southwest Colorado. In his new…
Business
Microloan created to ease economic impact from fires
Area nonprofit First Southwest Community Fund recently announced that it has created the low-interest, fixed-rate SouthwestStrong Fire Relief Business Microloan, for area businesses that have been economically impacted by the…
Business
Durango Dog Ranch expands services
Durango Dog Ranch owners Gretchen and Gregg Dubit announced they have expanded services for the summer at the Hesperus business to include daily guided kennel tours. Visitors can now tour…
Business
Cortez Third Thursday market starts summer strong
Monthly event doubles its vendors, offers live music
Business
Hay being sold to horse owners in need
Courtesy of Kathy Sherer The drought has caused a hay shortage from lack of irrigation water and, as a result, local providers have limited resources and are forced to sell…
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Purgatory deals with financial hit from 416 Fire
Resort enacts furloughs, reduced hours and eliminates positions
Business
Silverton shop owners feel economic squeeze from 416 Fire
Retail-dependent economy already struggling after weak winter
Business
Southwest Health System gets interim CFO
Sam Radkedu1-i-syn The Journal Sam Radke will serve as the interim chief financial officer for Southwest Health System, according to a news release from Southwest Health public information officer Haley…
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Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire
Congressmen join governor to do some public relations