Economy (general) - The Durango Herald

In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry

Craig residents have always been entrepreneurial and that spirit will get them through this transition, the Chamber of Commerce says. Still just about everybody here is connected to coal.

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading

With Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, the question of how much this year’s turkey and trimmings will cost looms large, especially with grocery prices 2.7% higher than they were in 20...

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Food

Durango downtown ambassadors point the way

2025 marks the 10th season of the program

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort welcomes nearly 5,000 visitors for Total Archery Challenge

Event expected to bring in $2.7 million in economic impact to La Plata County

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

More Durango visitors booking hotels at last minute

Trend may reflect economic caution – or a thrill of spontaneity

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report claiming environmental policies steal billions from Colorado’s economy based on bad math, advocates say

Study by the conservative Common Sense Institute pegs everything from lost coal jobs to higher utility bills on state regulations

DATE: May 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper

The copublisher of the World Journal in Walsenburg admits it’s a “grandiose name for a very little paper.” Still, the “world” for Brian Orr’s team of three staff reporters and a handful of f...

DATE: Mar 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Argentines flock to budget-friendly beaches in neighboring countries

VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile – On a recent hot summer day in Chile, the beaches of Viña del Mar, Concón and Reñaca are packed with holidaymakers sharing yerba mate teas and playing ball. Others mill ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Travel

‘Pay workers more, they have more money to spend’: Durango residents call for minimum wage increase

Cost of living ‘dramatically outpaced the increase in wages’

DATE: Feb 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inflation rising on high prices of food like meat and eggs

Costs ticking up in other areas, too, including medical care, recreation and apparel

DATE: Feb 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday