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The story goes that the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic was the result of a bet between two brothers. Well, that’s kind of true. The reality is that it was also a way to attract commerce, and in its...
DATE: May 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business
Food prices are set the rise this summer, and a garden could come in handy as drought in California forces prices up. A recent study by Arizona State University predicts that some prices will spike...
DATE: May 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business
The Montezuma County landfill is turning treated human waste and wood chips into rich compost, and for the first time, it is available for purchase this spring. The landfill has been working on its...
DATE: May 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business
Organic food and agriculture has been a hot topic for many years, so some may find it surprising that only five out of the 1,124 producers in La Plata County and three out of the 1,138 farms in...
DATE: May 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business
All co-op members are reminded that Empire Electric will hold its annual meeting Thursday, June 19 at the Calvin Denton Room, 801 N. Broadway in Cortez. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with...
DATE: May 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business
Though the most recent Farm Bill was passed back in February, few state and local agencies know yet how exactly they will be affected. However, one of the big changes in the bill was a...
DATE: May 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture
For students who ask their teachers, “When will I ever use this in the real world?” Career Development Events (CDEs) are the answer. Since 1928, FFA has worked to create CDEs that demonstrate the...
DATE: May 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture
W ith recreational marijuana expected to be allowed in Durango and La Plata County by July, the area could face strong demand for warehouse space, a phenomenon that’s already affecting the Denver...
DATE: May 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business
Hundreds of people crashed Osprey’s spring local-only sale last week, helping to benefit two area nonprofits with $2,100 each. Five percent of the proceeds from the sale on Friday, May 9, will be...
DATE: May 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business
Applying for a home loan has become more challenging for self-employed people and small-business owners after the recession and recent banking reforms. Banks now require those who are...
DATE: May 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business
Lately, there seems to be a great deal of buzz about organic food. Is it the best way to go? When asking this question, several factors come into play, including price, quality, the presence of...
DATE: May 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture
