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3 weeks ago | 
wweek.com | Tyler Brown
In the cold spring rain on Monday morning, the green aprons were gone. Starbucks baristas at three local shops—Pioneer Courthouse Square, Southeast 28th Avenue and Powell Boulevard, and the Stucki Hillsboro location—walked off the job and onto picket lines, citing unfair labor practices tied to company dress code enforcement and stalled union contract negotiations.
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1 month ago | 
wweek.com | Tyler Brown
A Bend-based nonprofit psilocybin service center has become the first in the state to offer private insurance coverage for psychedelic therapy. Bendable Therapy announced this week it will now accept insurance through Enthea, the only licensed benefits provider offering coverage for psychedelic mental health treatments.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
durangoherald.com | Tyler Brown
Durango, Bayfield students say program prepared them for next steps Rising college costs have led more high school students to explore earning credits through concurrent enrollment programs – which can save students and their families tens of thousands of dollars in pursuing a four-year degree. According to the Colorado Community College System, more than 39,000 of the 88,118 students enrolled in two-year programs statewide are still in high school.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
the-journal.com | Tyler Brown
Monday, Dec 9, 2024 5:52 PM Updated Monday, Dec.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
durangoherald.com | Tyler Brown |Jerry McBride
Founders wanted to help businesses while building community Durango has its share annual events, including those during the holiday season, such as the Turkey Trot and Singing with Santa. But for local businesses, few traditions hold as much significance as Noel Night, taking place Friday night. Often likened to Durango’s version of Black Friday, Noel Night draws residents downtown on the first Friday of December, lured by discounts at their favorite local shops.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
durangoherald.com | Tyler Brown
Restaurant overcame fire and pandemic to make it three decades in the industry Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, a cherished downtown dining spot, is celebrating its 30th anniversary Saturday, marking three decades of success, despite highs and lows since opening in 1994. Founded by Roger Roessler and Gerry Sharer, the restaurant became known for its seasonal menu, earning a loyal following of customers and staff, some of whom have remained with the restaurant since its early days.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
durangoherald.com | Tyler Brown
4-year-old Ody Catsnan is battling cystic fibrosis A minor derailment of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Polar Express locomotive meant a 4-year-old boy was unable to fulfill his dream of becoming a guest conductor last week. Ody Catsnan was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was just 4 weeks old. And on Friday, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, he was supposed to be a guest conductor on The Polar Express. But because of the derailment his trip had to be postponed.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
the-journal.com | Tyler Brown
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 4:30 PM Updated Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 5:30 PM He was a prolific author and devoted fan of Chicago Cubs History professor Duane Smith answers questions from the audience after giving his last lecture April 24, 2014, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Smith died Nov. 26 in Durango.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
durangoherald.com | Tyler Brown
He was a prolific author and devoted fan of Chicago Cubs Duane Smith, a nationally acclaimed author, former Fort Lewis College history professor and longtime Durango resident, died on Tuesday, Nov. 26, in Durango. He was 87.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
durangoherald.com | Tyler Brown
D&SNG is rebuilding locomotives and train cars for remote customers After nearly six years of planning and construction, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad completed a major addition to its contract shop building at the end of the summer. The 10,000-square-foot expansion is dedicated to train car and locomotive maintenance. D&SNG also offers contract services for theme parks such as Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags, providing maintenance and repairs for their trains and others.
