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West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango for second year

Startup Colorado Pitch Competition aims to provide five rural founders $280,000 in investment opportunities

DATE: Jul 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s recidivism rate is 28%. This job fair is hoping to change that

Jonathan Ogaz was getting a fresh haircut, like so many people do, on a Saturday. Ogaz wasn’t at a regular barbershop getting just an ordinary haircut. He, along with many other ex-convicts,...

DATE: Jul 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Conflict escalates between Durango, Southern Utes over annexation

In series of publications, officials from city and tribe have fired shots at one another

DATE: Jun 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango considers higher fees for developers who opt out of affordable housing requirement

Changes to Fair Share program aim to increase supply

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Axis Health Systems, Pueblo Community College receive state workforce grant

Philosophy behind program is work-based learning model

DATE: Apr 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango airport in need of new hangar space for private planes

Increased population, changing demographics driving demand

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Region 9 Economic Development project manager views future of Southwest Colorado’s economy as ‘glass half full’

Heather Otter discusses the advancement of career and technical education and its positive impact on the region

DATE: Jan 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Counties, Southern Utes leverage over $70 million in grant funds for broadband

More than 300 miles of fiber-optic installation slated for next few years

DATE: Jan 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup

The application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline

DATE: Nov 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center

Building will feature two procedure rooms and three operating rooms

DATE: Oct 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College receives $10.4 million for school of business

It is the college’s largest-ever donation; College names school of business after Katz family for gift

DATE: Oct 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Bridges, Rep. McLachlan solicit input on housing in Durango

Lawmakers hoping to learn, regroup on affordable housing before next session

DATE: Sep 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News