Economy (general)

Local News

Dolores surveys other towns on marijuana shops

Eight small communities share data on sales, regulations

March 12, 2019

Business

Global recession fear suddenly stalking credit market

The risk of a global recession has surged to the top of the worry list for credit investors even as…

February 22, 2019

Local News

Experts say economic expansion should run through 2019

Despite natural gas bust, interest rate hikes and tariffs, recession unlikely

January 11, 2019

Local News

Nominate Doloresâ€™ best citizen and business of 2018

Winners will be chosen at annual spring banquet in Dolores

January 1, 2019

Local News

Silverton’s skijoring race likely to return this winter

Canceled last year, town’s popular winter event is back on track

October 26, 2018

Local News

Dolores seeks insight from Cortez as it considers pot sales

Dolores hears from other towns who allow them

October 23, 2018

Hickenlooper: We transformed the way we think about the state

Governor says he united diverse interests

October 21, 2018

Local News

San Juan Forest finalizes Glade grazing plan

Some adjustments made to improve range

October 8, 2018

Local News

Suspects in August pot raids hear charges

One suspect indicted on federal charge, another absent

October 3, 2018

Four Corners Board of Realtors announces Realtor of the Year

Community involvement, professionalism cited

October 1, 2018

Dolores Town Board considers marijuana sales

Moratorium on retail marijuana in place since 2014

September 12, 2018

Small Business Administration offers loans to businesses hit by 416 Fire

Deadline to apply is May 24, 2019

August 27, 2018

Local News

San Juan coal mine gets larger environmental review

Mine fuels New Mexico power station, but plant might close in 2022

June 29, 2018

416 Fire, Durango & Silverton train cancellations hit merchants hard

‘We depend on that train more than people know’

June 26, 2018

Agriculture

Hay shortage in Southwest Colorado could hit ranchers hard

Drought presents tough challenges for livestock owners

June 24, 2018

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Purgatory deals with financial hit from 416 Fire

Resort enacts furloughs, reduced hours and eliminates positions

June 19, 2018

Local News

Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations

June 15, 2018

Local News

Beetle-killed trees find a market in homes

Local mills find market for stands of dead ponderosa pines

May 24, 2018

Local News

Mancos farm, North Carolina company join forces on hemp

Local, out-of-state companies see big potential for CBD market

May 23, 2018

Local News

Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

Judge says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 27, 2018

Local News

New Dolores town manager has deep well of experience

Colorado native managed towns, business ventures

March 27, 2018

Business

Passenger numbers flat for 2017 at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Lack of skiers helps explain slow December

January 26, 2018

Local News

Fewer residents benefit from mortgage assistance in SW Colorado

Higher rent prevents people from saving enough for down payments

January 15, 2018

Local News

If the Front Range’s economy is a racehorse, Southwest Colorado’s is a plow horse

Economist: Outlook improving, but local business sector needs to diversify

January 8, 2018