Looking into past to build a future

Residents can’t change the area’s geographic location, but they’ll continue to put pressure on natural resources. That was the consensus Friday among a handful of residents addressing the city’s...

DATE: Jan. 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Wild West party draws 300; Ertel named Citizen of the Year

"Every town has a story. We're creating a legend!" That ringing endorsement of Cortez played out Saturday night during the annual Chamber of Commerce community celebration and fundraiser held at...

DATE: Jan. 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Area company’s subsidiary buys two yogurt chains

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. announced Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, U-Swirl Inc., recently purchased two self-service frozen-yogurt chains. U-Swirl acquired CherryBerry...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Joe Keck honored for economic work

The Region 9 board of directors named Joe Keck, the director of the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, the Economic Development Leader of the Year at a meeting in Mancos on Jan....

DATE: Jan. 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Health act throws tax curveball

The Affordable Care Act will create some changes for taxpayers, but one of the biggest changes won’t be taking effect until the 2014 tax year. The Obama administration announced late last year that...

DATE: Jan. 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Lawyers facing an ethical dilemma with marijuana law

Lawyers who assist clients with legal matters related to the marijuana industry may be in violation of ethical rules, according to an opinion issued by the Colorado Bar Association. The opinion,...

DATE: Jan. 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Wildcat has till Jan. 31 for $100K

A troubled gold mine in La Plata Canyon is getting another chance to clean up its messes before it loses its permit. Wildcat Mining Corp. has until Jan. 31 to put $100,000 in escrow to pay for...

DATE: Jan. 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

New member of American Angus Association

Cory Dean Carver of Cortez is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Junior members...

DATE: Jan. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

New home for Four Corners Welding

To celebrate the start of its 31st year in business, Four Corners Welding & Gas Supply plans to open the doors to its new store location in Cortez . Four Corners Welding & Gas Supply is based in...

DATE: Jan. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Realtor achieves national recognition

Bill Stanley, of RE/MAX Mesa Verde-Mancos, has been awarded the accredited buyer’s representation designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of...

DATE: Jan. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Better with age

In 1974, the Osprey was on the endangered species list. Mike Pfotenhauer recalled seeing it as a boy in the wilds of Wyoming. It was a unique bird. One he admired. “Most of my competitors have...

DATE: Jan. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Natural-gas price spikes, but San Juan Basin waits

Natural-gas prices have surged in January as historically cold weather in the Northeast led to increased demand and reduced supply. However, the price spike may mean little for the San Juan Basin....

DATE: Jan. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

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