Banking - The Journal

Ballantine Communications scammed out of more than $276,000

‘Fraudsters are getting better at what they do,’ bank president says

DATE: Jan 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marijuana banking bill advances in the Senate

The U.S. Senate banking committee has advanced a bill to allow legal cannabis companies access to financial services. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking bill, known as SAFER,...

DATE: Sep 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Local banks say Silicon Valley Bank collapse has had little impact

Bankers discuss benefit of diversifying investments and what caused issues for SVB

DATE: Mar 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Silicon Valley Bank meltdown is hitting some Colorado startups

SVB is the largest bank to fail since the 2008 banking crisis

DATE: Mar 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Microloans offer up to $5,000 for eligible La Plata County renters

Workforce Rental Assistance Program targets those making less than area median income

DATE: Oct 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ex-Colorado governor resigns from board of Russian bank

Bill Owens stepped down from his position with the Credit Bank of Moscow on Sunday, saying he stands with Ukraine

DATE: Feb 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats push for federal marijuana legalization, but banking bill could be collateral damage

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is a sponsor of the effort

DATE: Jul 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Nationwide coin shortage leaves Durango businesses pinching pennies

‘It’s been a tremendous hardship,’ laundromat owner says

DATE: Jul 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado taking marijuana banking into its own hands

Polis seeks legislative and regulatory change to help banks work with businesses

DATE: Feb 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango credit union merges with bigger statewide operation

Members vote overwhelmingly to join larger organization

DATE: Dec 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hemp entrepreneurs face banking challenges

First Southwest Bank finds a way to fill the need

DATE: Aug 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College to receive 10 cents every time ‘loyalty card’ is used

Alpine Bank expects to generate at least $100,000

DATE: Jun 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News