EPA: La Plata County won’t get full reimbursement for Gold King

Environmental Protection Agency officials told dismayed La Plata County commissioners on Wednesday not to expect compensation for some Gold King Mine spill costs. For seven months, county staff has...

DATE: April 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Millennial generation becomes largest group in U.S.

The term “millennial” comes with many different connotations. They like socialism. They don’t eat breakfast cereal. They save more money than previous generations. They enjoy a work-life balance,...

DATE: April 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

La Plata County: Cellphone tower could ruin view from train, house

A proposed cellphone tower in the Animas Valley comes with two promises: improved mobile phone reception, and to some, a blight that threatens historical surroundings. La Plata County officials...

DATE: April 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Who will replace the baby boomers?

Colorado demographer Elizabeth Garner gave a detailed presentation on local population data during an event sponsored by the Montezuma Community Economic Development Association to help officials...

DATE: April 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Senator calls for criminal probe of Gold King spill

PHOENIX – U.S. Sen. John McCain on Friday called for a criminal investigation into actions by the Environmental Protection Agency that led to a Colorado mine spill that polluted rivers in three...

DATE: April 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Home & Ranch Show highlights ideas for your home

The Durango Home & Ranch Show brought out regional entrepreneurs and vendors hawking the latest in home projects and technology Saturday. The 22nd annual show at the La Plata County Fairgrounds...

DATE: April 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Turnover plagues child care in Southwest Colorado

Across Southwest Colorado, early childhood education centers are facing high staff turnover rates and many have waiting lists because there is not enough care available for families. A survey of...

DATE: April 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado marijuana growers plan seed giveaway

Colorado Plateau Growers Inc. plans another seed giveaway on Saturday, April 30 from 2-5 p.m. at the Colorado Visitors Center on the corner of Mildred Road and E. Main Street in Cortez. The group...

DATE: April 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Mercy offers free education to those with prediabetes

For The Journal Anyone identified as having prediabetes is invited to attend a free class by Sheena Carswell, CNS, BC-ADM, and Marge Morris, RD, CDE. Attendees will learn how to manage prediabetes...

DATE: April 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Century 21 affiliate earns a top sales award

For The Journal Century 21 Real Estate recently recognized Terry McCabe, sales affiliate with Century 21 West Slope Realty, as a top producer nationwide and honored her with the coveted Emerald...

DATE: April 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

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