Business (general) - The Journal

Smiley Cafe changes hands once again

‘We want to provide a place that feels clean, but cozy,’ new owner says

DATE: Apr 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

14th annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference coming to Ignacio in May

Event will cover avoiding burnout, navigating business loans, making it in rural markets, and more

DATE: Apr 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ska Brewing sale breathes new life into 30-year-old business

‘We’re loyal to Durango and the people of Durango – and I feel like it’s mutual,’ founder says

DATE: Apr 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hardware showroom and coffee shop hybrid opens in Durango

‘This is a culmination of bringing aspects of two things that I've done that have been important to me in my life together,’ owner says

DATE: Apr 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Jeff Hurd meets with La Plata County business leaders

Congressman discussed affordability, economic growth and Iran war

DATE: Apr 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-based company launches ‘Facebook Marketplace for businesses’

Paid membership gets access to eco-friendly buying, selling, donations in Four Corners

DATE: Apr 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Switchback Taco closes after seven years in downtown Durango

Owners hint at ‘something new and exciting’ in coming weeks

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Forums for Progress’ panel to examine energy issues in Southwest Colorado

Industry leaders to discuss policy, oil and gas, and emerging energy sectors

DATE: Mar 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Chamber of Commerce to host business, leadership panel in Durango

Event brings together regional leaders to discuss impact, collaboration

DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

DATE: Mar 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Birthday cake truffles being pulled from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shelves

Product does not pose health threat to customers, CEO says

DATE: Mar 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Atmos Energy proposes gas rate increase

Base hike would cost customers more than $5 more per month

DATE: Mar 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News