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Plant that destroys chemical weapons beset by troubles
Army wants to spend millions of dollars to reduce worker risk
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Southwest Colorado Community College to host job fair
The Journal The southwest campus of Southwest Colorado Community College will host a job fair on Tuesday, April 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. More than a dozen employers are…
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Data show coal production in Colorado picked up in 2017
In this photo taken April 28, 2016, Terry Hardman works underground at the West Elk Mine in Somerset, Colorado. The mine east of Grand Junction produced nearly 5 million tons…
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Pinnacol Assurance issues $291K in general dividends to Montezuma County employers
The Journal Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, is distributing $291K in workers’ compensation dividend checks this month to 394 Montezuma County policyholders. In total, nearly 53,000 employers throughout…
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Adams State offers master’s degree in public administration
The Journal Adams State University will begin offering a Master of Arts degree in Humanities with an emphasis in public administration during the summer session, beginning June 3. The 36-credit…
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New Dolores town manager has deep well of experience
Colorado native managed towns, business ventures
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4CORE receives solar energy award
The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency was awarded the Colorado Solar Energy Industry Association Solar and Energy Storage Award for the 11-99 kilowatt category March 12 during the Solar…
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Region 9 Economic Development District opens satellite office
The Journal The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has opened a satellite office in The Dolores State Bank’s east branch outside Cortez. “Adding office space in communities…
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Rebound in homebuilding forecast for Durango
Increased mortgage rates, construction costs shouldn’t deter builders
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Tax information released for seniors, disabled veterans
A property tax exemption for the 2018 tax year may be available for qualifying seniors, disabled veterans and surviving spouses of those who have previously qualified. Those who qualify may…
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Application session for seedlings still open
Conservation seedlings are grown at the Colorado State Forest Service nursery in Fort Collins.Courtesy of Colorado State Forest Service The Colorado State Forest Service and La Plata Conservation District will…
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Dolores Chamber banquet offers Vulcan salute to local businesses
Citizen of the Year Vass calls for unity in town amid issues at school, playground
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Ska Brewing Co. distributing Telluride Brewing’s beers
Jordan Bodwell uses a forklift to load pallets of SKA beer onto a delivery truck at the company’s warehouse off La Posta Road.Durango Herald file Herald Staff Report Telluride Brewing…
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Small Business Development Center offers $300 course
The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center is offering a Business Management and Planning Course in Cortez, at the Southwest Colorado Community College Mancos Campus. The seven-session program for beginning…
Study examines economic impact of marijuana in La Plata County
Industry creates hundreds of jobs, millions of dollars in spending
Durango Brewing Co. no longer serving food
Patrons can have food delivered from outside restaurants
Group advocates for economic alliance across Four Corners
Successful model in Minnesota shows benefits of cooperation
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Mancos backs out of Montezuma Community Economic Development Association
Town plans to use funds to support local business
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How a rural subdivision found a path to faster internet
3½-year effort by Deer Valley residents pays off with state grant