Former Osprey CEO Barney joins Durango outdoors agency

Former Osprey Packs CEO Tom Barney has joined Durango-based consulting firm Verde Brand Communications, according to a news release from the company. Barney will be the company’s ...

Doctor joins Southwest pulmonary and sleep medicine clinic

P. Edmund Razma, M.D., has joined the Southwest Medical Group as a full-time specialist in pulmonary disease and sleep medicine. Razma earned his medical degree from the Universit...

Empire Electric plans Towaoc outages on Jan. 12 and 26

The Journal Empire Electric has announced a planned outage for Towaoc from 3-5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 as it completes maintenance of one of its substations. The outa...

Company sues Weld County over suspension due to odor

Associated Press LASALLE, Colo. — A renewable energy company that has had its odorous factory shut down is suing the Weld County Commissioners over their decision to revoke the fa...

El Moro Tavern shoots for January reopening

Fire closed popular area restaurant in October

Mortgage rates continue climb to a two-year high

Increase reflects surge in long-term bond yields

Sales of existing homes soar in November

Rising prices and mortgage rates likely will slow the pace in 2017

Massage therapist opens up shop in Cortez

Susana Kirk has opened a massage therapy business as part of Desert Willow Wellness Center at 321 North St. in Cortez. Kirk offers massage and hot stone therapy, acupuncture, intu...

Alaska’s gas pipeline dreams remain in purgatory

A decades-long plan to deliver the state’s gas reserves to the market remains in purgatory

Navajo Nation files $160 million claim over Gold King spill

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – A cleanup team led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency triggered the August 2015 spill while working at the Gold King Mine near Silverton. The 3 mil...

Consulting giant to close Durango offices

CH2M employees to work remotely, official says

Xtrov Realty moving to bigger Cortez headquarters

City OKs expanded headquarters