Cassie Alexander named Region 9 Economic Development Lender of the Year

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has awarded Cassie Alexander, vice president and senior loan officer with First National Bank, Cortez, with their annual Lend...

San Juan Regional Medical Center to host career expo

Expo will provide information on current openings, benefits

Business loan fund seeks applicants

Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments fund is accepting applications

Cortez approves leasing city’s fiber optic system to Montrose, Denver companies

The decision comes after over 25 years of work and planning

Troubled operator K.P. Kauffman violated state order to stop selling its oil and gas

KPK says it must sell oil and gas or its 1,200 wells may end up orphaned

Colorado bill could create difficulties for restaurant owners

HB23-1118 would force employers to post work schedules two weeks in advance

U.S. House OKs bill to open public land to development if reserve oil is tapped

Amendment from Rep. Boebert of Colorado would identify portions of Thompson Divide to be leased

Cortez Adult Education is accepting applications for a childcare assistant position

The Cortez Adult Education Center is hiring for a part-time childcare assistant for 12 hours per week. This position will provide childcare to children ages 1-11 years old, while their paren...

Four counties qualify for Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade updated the list of qualifying counties for Enhanced Rural Enterprise Zone. This continues to include Archuleta, San Juan,...

Region 9 Economic Development Council welcomes Brian Rose to board of directors

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado’s deputy director, Brian Rose, has been elected to the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s board of directors. Rose h...

Region 9 economic development comptroller celebrates 15 years with organization

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado’s Comptroller, Shirley Jones, celebrates 15 years with the organization in January. Jones is a native Montezuma County resid...

Manchin bill would delay tax credits for electric vehicles

WASHINGTON – Ratcheting up his criticism of the Biden administration, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday moved to delay new tax credits for electric vehicles, a key feature of Preside...