What’s behind a workforce shortage in Southwest Colorado? Local businesses struggle to find willing applicants July 28, 2021
Here’s how much money Colorado’s nicotine and cigarette taxes have generated Proposition EE raised the taxes on a pack of cigarettes to $1.94 from 84 cents July 16, 2021
U.S. drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge In this 2015 file photo, pumpjacks work in a field near Lovington, New Mexico. The Biden administration has approved thousands… July 14, 2021
Southwest food co-op sees success through virtual farmers market Sales jumped 70% in 2020 July 11, 2021
Dolores approves ordinance for short-term rentals Regulations include permits, inspections, safety measures July 10, 2021
Dolores passes ordinance to allow for food trucks License and inspections are required to operate July 9, 2021
Twilight Toys sells handpicked items in Durango Toy store has locations downtown and at Purgatory Resort July 5, 2021
Honeymoon visit results in new ownership of Shirt Off My Back New owners intend to preserve business’ legacy June 22, 2021
Restaurant brings Colorado-New Mexico border cuisine to Ignacio Owners pull inspiration from family history June 17, 2021
Colorado farmworkers could get easier access to medical care under new ‘bill of rights’ Bill’s backers point to gaps in worker protections that the pandemic spotlighted June 15, 2021
Pandemic accelerated Colorado ski resorts’ technological advances ‘We took a multiyear process and did it in like five months,’ one operator says June 2, 2021
Cortez Main Street will undergo repairs beginning in June Concrete roadways will be upgraded; parking will be affected temporarily May 28, 2021
Dolores celebrates citizen and business of the year for 2020 Parks volunteer and local salon take honors May 27, 2021
Another surge in tourism expected this summer in Southwest Colorado Early indicators suggest pent-up demand for outdoor travel May 27, 2021
River guide business makes grand debut Memorial Day weekend Owner of Desert River Guides says rafting changes ‘perspective’ May 27, 2021
Sen. Hickenlooper introduces small business-oriented bill package Proposed legislation aims to increase resource access for underserved business owners May 26, 2021
Honeybees, beekeepers battle deadly parasite in Southwest Colorado Parasitic mite can kill entire hives, bring economic damage May 21, 2021
Local group looks to start up pellet mill in Montezuma County Increase in timber industry has created market for sawmill waste products April 29, 2021
La Plata County denies license for marijuana dispensary Owners failed criminal, civil background review April 27, 2021
Colorado businesses may be required to accept cash House Bill 1048 cleared Legislature and is headed to governor’s desk April 21, 2021
Ska Brewing brings Lone Tree Brewing beer to Southwest Colorado Both breweries make award-winning Mexican lagers April 9, 2021
Colorado senator meets with rural business owners to hear top concerns Durango couple faults federal definition of small businesses, saying it includes large companies April 9, 2021
Four Corners Economic Development launches new website Social media platforms were also revamped April 2, 2021
