Cortez planning board OKs rezoning for farmers market
Market and coffee shop planned for residential area at Osprey corner
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Handwoven rug store opens on Main Avenue in downtown Durango
Nadeem Mull began selling rugs in 1980s in New Mexico
New skin spa opens in Cortez
Serenity Spa to hold grand opening Nov. 9
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San Juan County recovery coordinator hired
Silverton resident Melanie Russek begins work this month as a part-time San Juan economic development/recovery coordinator. This position, funded by the Economic Development Administration with match from the Region 9…
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Local bank leader retires after 41 years
Merritt’s tenure reflects changing banking environment
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Southern Colorado nonprofits receive Wells Fargo grants
Total of $25,000 given to 19 area organizations
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USDA grant provides $355,843 to Durango-area nonprofits
Funds will support launch of Durango Regional Food Recovery Hub
Dolores State Bank hires new lender
Linda DaviesDolores State Bank Dolores State Bank has hired a new secondary market lender. Linda Davies has experience working in several banks and mortgage companies in the Cortez area, according…
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Cortez City Council approves public art advisory committee
Board to oversee public art projects
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BLM pulls plan to auction oil and gas lease near Shenandoah
80 acres still up for sale in March
Ken Charles awarded for years of service in economic development
Longtime Department of Local Affairs manager helped communities problem-solve, finance infrastructure
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Rendezvous Doughnuts on east 5th offers handmade treats
High demand for new downtown Durango shop’s treats
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Four Corners’ future topic of economic conference
Regional forum will be held Nov. 1-2 in Farmington
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Dolores students gain skills in restaurant business
Third-graders learn about teamwork, managed chaos
Muscanell Millworks sold to German company
Right now, about 25 employees work at mill
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Energy industry sues Denver suburb over oil, gas regulations
DENVER – The energy industry has sued a Denver suburb over its new rules for oil and gas drilling, saying they illegally conflict with state rules. The Denver Post reported…
Southwest Farm Fresh Co-op lands USDA promotion grant
Money will help expand direct-sales program
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Colorado says 430 pipelines failed leak test
Tiny holes or faulty parts could be the reason that about 430 oil or gas pipelines in Colorado failed a leak-detection test after a fatal explosion blamed on gas seeping…