Durango-La Plata County Airport studies environmental impacts of expansion

An assessment of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion has begun. Earlier this month, Environmental Protection Agency officials,...

DATE: Nov. 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado coal mining is back on the table

Less than two weeks before world leaders convene in Paris for an international climate change conference, the Obama administration has again proposed letting coal companies mine in a roadless area...

DATE: Nov. 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Rent hikes show signs of easing

WASHINGTON – U.S. home rental prices rose at a slower pace in October, a possible sign that apartment costs are testing the upper reaches of renters’ incomes. Real estate data firm Zillow said...

DATE: Nov. 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango tourism industry faces challenges

The local tourism industry could be facing a tougher road next year after a strong 2015 season. Through September, the city has seen a 6 percent increase in sales tax collections and a 6.5 percent...

DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Mercy medical center recognized for capacity to keep patients safe

Mercy Regional Medical Center was recently honored with an “A” grade in the fall Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. The...

DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Briefs

Mancos chorus, M-CHS choirs join for concert SouthWest Colorado Concerts, Inc. presents a partnership between the Mancos Valley Chorus and the M-CHS concert and chamber choirs, an evening of song...

DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Climate Commitments on the Road to Paris

The Journal The regional impact of the Clean Power Plan will be explored at noon, Dec. 2 during the Green Business Roundtable at Henry Strater Theater. The national standard for limiting carbon...

DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Western banking school coming to Fort Lewis College

Starting in the summer of 2016, a group of community bankers will be descending on the Fort Lewis College campus for the Western States School of Banking. The WSSB curriculum – which covers topics...

DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Pippo’s owner, daughter open secondhand store

After 17 years of working in the high-stress restaurant industry, Pennie Sanford, owner of Main Street restaurant Pippo’s Cafe, is looking forward to a change of pace with her new business:...

DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Can drilling and recreation get along?

Neal Clark has been watching his feet a lot this fall day. The young environmental lawyer chose flipflops for a tour of the Utah desert with the blithe self-assurance of someone comfortable...

DATE: Nov. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Commissioners reject beer sales at Four States Ag Expo

Montezuma County commissioners have rejected a request by the Four States Ag Expo to serve beer during the March event at the fairgrounds.In a 3-0 vote, the commission cited concerns about problems...

DATE: Nov. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Mixed views on Gold King/real estate correlation

A recent decline in real estate transactions has some La Plata County brokers questioning whether the residential sales slump in October has anything to do with the mine spill that occurred north...

DATE: Nov. 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

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