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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad running full steam in 2015

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad had its best financial year ever in 2015 after seeing high ridership and achieving better efficiency. “If the economy stays generally where it is we...

DATE: Jan. 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day over Columbus Day

This year, Durango will recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of October, after a decision this week by Durango City Council. Fort Lewis College student Ruthie Edd, who advocated...

DATE: Jan. 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Employer-provided housing now before Durango City Council

The Durango Planning Commission unanimously approved recommending 12 changes to the Land Use and Development Code – including a provision to allow employer-provided housing. The Community...

DATE: Jan. 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado health exchange trying to attract more businesses

More businesses can now shop for health insurance within the state’s small-business marketplace, and it is a step aimed at helping to boost enrollment in the group plans and control prices....

DATE: Jan. 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango may let businesses provide housing

Employers could build on-site housing for their employees soon in Durango. The new housing option is one of 12 changes to the Land Use and Development Code the Durango Planning Commission...

DATE: Jan. 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Charlatans’ IRS scam is making the rounds

Charlatans pretending to represent the Internal Revenue Service have conned 4,600 people out of millions of dollars over the last two years nationally, and it remains a problem locally, according...

DATE: Dec. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Survey at Fort Lewis College in Durango: Marijuana not a major tourism driver

Tourists stopping in at pot shops are not coming to Colorado specifically for marijuana, a recent survey by a Fort Lewis College professor found. Shortly after marijuana was legalized, the survey...

DATE: Dec. 9, 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

Local teenager appears in indie film ‘How to Beat a Bully’

An new comedy film with a strong anti-bullying message has been a stepping stone for an aspiring local actor. Pearce Fazekas, 13, was cast as a supporting character in “How to Beat a Bully,” which...

DATE: Nov. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Metal sediment unlikely to dissolve

Scientists working on heavy metals in the Animas River delivered some good news about the sediment Friday. Metals in the sediment left by the August Gold King Mine breach are likely to wash...

DATE: Nov. 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

A run for girl power

In pink capes and colorful tutus, about 400 girls ran a 5K at Fort Lewis College on Saturday, showing off their girl power. As the students in third through eighth grade created a small sea at the...

DATE: Nov. 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Hunting’s allure fades

The number of hunters heading out to bag an elk each fall is steadily declining in Colorado, but stores locally are staying busy. The decline in interest could be tough to reverse, as hunters grow...

DATE: Oct. 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: More Sports

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