Job training geared toward senior citizens

The Cortez Journal SER Jobs for Progress, a federally funded Job training program, announces the availability of several openings for paid job training positions. Are you are 55 years of age or...

DATE: May 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Sen. Bennet in middle of Dems’ fight over trade

WASHINGTON – With a major trade deal looming, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is feeling pressure from President Barack Obama, who wants it, and liberal allies who want nothing more than to kill it. How...

DATE: May 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Briefs

State to protect greater sage grouse Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Friday ordered state agencies to take steps to protect the shrinking population of greater sage grouse in hopes of avoiding a...

DATE: May 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

DO now selling recreational pot

Main Street medical marijuana purveyor Durango Organics is now open for recreational shoppers. Durango Organics is the fourth recreational marijuana shop in the city of Cortez to open since...

DATE: May 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Ag gets down to earth

Learn about sustainable agriculture practices during the Colorado Permaculture Convergence in the Four Corners May 23 and 24. The event takes place at the Hananiah Rest Ranch, located at 10501...

DATE: May 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

New program links local food banks with farmers

A weekday evening spinoff of the popular Saturday Cortez Farmers Market is making its return this July, and in conjunction, a new initiative is giving Cortez soup kitchens access to the Evening...

DATE: May 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

BLM weighs the future of oil and gas development

The BLM is planning to take a closer look at the future of oil and gas development in Montezuma and La Plata counties. The Master Lease Plan will be drawn up for energy development on qualified BLM...

DATE: May 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Parachute sales-tax revenue plummets with gas downturn

PARACHUTE – To understand the importance of the energy industry in Parachute, look no further than its 2015 sales-tax revenue. The town of about 1,100 residents finds itself coping with the...

DATE: May 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Ice cream, chocolate shop opens

Just in time for the heat of summer, a new artisan ice cream and chocolate shop has opened its doors in downtown Cortez. The brand-new Moose & More, located next to the Sunflower Theatre on Main...

DATE: May 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Cortez Taco Bell gets a face-lift

The Taco Bell in Cortez celebrated a birthday recently – 20 years. And as is tradition in the franchise industry, the 20-year mark is celebrated with a remodel. Crews last week started tearing up...

DATE: May 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Older workers are good for business

DENVER - The trend in Colorado and the nation finds an increase in the number of older workers on the job and looking for work, and a new study finds hiring them makes good business sense. The...

DATE: May 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango businesses impatient with panhandlers

Betty Heuss, owner of Durango Toy Depot, is part of a growing chorus of businesspeople hoping Durango can come up with a solution to an apparent increase in panhandling. The Toy Depot is located at...

DATE: May 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

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