New business park is focus of La Plata study

What would a business park do for La Plata County, and can it be built? Those are the questions that will be answered when the La Plata County Economic Development Alliance’s hired consultants...

DATE: April 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Trimble Spa seeks new investors

Since 1000 A.D. when the ancient Puebloans soaked in the geothermal waters as a spiritual rite, people have enjoyed what is now Trimble Spa & Natural Hot Springs on County Road 203. Its listing at...

DATE: April 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Cortez Quilt Co. starts yarn shop

As the Cortez Quilt Co. nears its five-year anniversary over the summer, the company has added yarn to its inventory. “We’re very excited to offer it,” owner Karen Childress said. “The response has...

DATE: April 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Small Business Development Center looks to encourage female founders

Women are opening businesses at a rate five times faster than the national average, and the Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is looking to encourage that trend. To help...

DATE: April 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Ultimate Outdoor and Gun Show is May 13-15

The Ultimate Outdoor and Gun Show will take place May 13-15 at Montezuma County Fairgrounds, put on by Steve Blackwell. The event will feature dozens of outdoor, sports and firearm goods vendors...

DATE: April 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Poll: Low prices beat ‘Made in the USA’

WASHINGTON – The vast majority of Americans say they prefer lower prices instead of paying a premium for items labeled “Made in the USA,” even if it means those cheaper items are made abroad,...

DATE: April 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Local Briefs

Marathon Oil to sell northwest holdings at loss GRAND JUNCTION — Marathon Oil is joining the ranks of companies fleeing northwestern Colorado. The Daily Sentinel reports (http://bit.ly/1NcWMFd )...

DATE: April 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

La Plata County planners give green light to King II permit

A multi-phase road improvement plan was a key stipulation of the La Plata County Planning Commission’s approval on Thursday of a Class II land-use permit for the King II coal mine in Hesperus. The...

DATE: April 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Firewise offers chipper rental rebate

FireWise of Southwest Colorado is offering a Chipper Rental Rebate Program for residents needing to reduce the slash from wildfire fuels mitigation on private lands. The program, which begins on...

DATE: April 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Eclectic Aromas opens in Cortez

A new aroma-therapy store has opened in downtown Cortez at 37 E. Main St. Eclectic Aromas LLC offers essential oils and accessories, free consultations on their benefits and ionic detoxification...

DATE: April 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Beauty salon opens in Cortez

A new beauty salon has opened on Main Street in downtown Cortez. Elite Lash and Aesthetics offers eyelash extensions, facials, waxing, spray tans, and tanning bed services. “I’m inspired to enhance...

DATE: April 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Little Loves Boutique opens in Cortez

Little Loves Boutique is bringing a local option for Cortez shoppers seeking maternity clothes and other items for babies and small children. Kayla Maynard has opened the shop at 40 E. Main St.,...

DATE: April 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

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