business and finance

Retail group expects sales to grow 3.7 percent to 4.2 percent

Customers line up outside Macy’s at the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville, Calf.James Quigg/The Daily Press In issuing its…

February 8, 2017

Business

Region 9 committee marks anniversary

Fritz Klinke and Bill MacDougall, both from San Juan County, and Bruce Johnson of Montezuma County were recognized at a…

February 7, 2017

Business

Swan Global Investments looks to Hawk Tank

“Swan Global Investments wants to aid in the development of a new generation of entrepreneurs,” said Justin Bates, Swan’s director…

February 7, 2017

Business

Utilities look to sun as Trump sides with coal, fossil fuels

More major electric utility companies are moving to build small-scale solar farms, a niche that was pioneered by cooperatives such…

February 7, 2017

A Take on Tourism

Durango’s tourism market is evolving

Bob Kunkeldu1-i-syn While first the railroad and then the ski resort were the predominant seasonal attractions, people today know Durango…

February 7, 2017

Business

La Plata County hydroponic farm harvesting greens year round

Season Farms provides greens to restaurants all year long

February 7, 2017

Local News

Revised plans released for Camino del Rio hotel

may be shorter, include cafe, public art

February 6, 2017

Business

La Plata County builders grapple with upcoming changes

views on updates to codes

February 3, 2017

On Real Estate

Taking care of the big stuff

Erin Whitedu1-i-syn Perhaps you are coming from a home you’ve lived in for years and had everything mise en place…

February 3, 2017

Business

Who will pay for San Francisco’s $750 million tilting tower?

The building, which opened in 2008 and was touted as the most luxurious tower in San Francisco, became a beacon…

February 3, 2017

Business

Amazon increasingly wants to be its own deliveryman

Amazon.com boxes are shown stacked near a Boeing 767 Amazon “Prime Air” cargo plane on display in a Boeing hangar…

February 2, 2017

Local News

Rico remains online after deal between internet providers

Farmers and Direct Communication reach agreement on internet service

February 1, 2017

Business

Think Network hires IT support manager

Thompsondu1-i-syn Thompson is from Ruidoso, New Mexico, and has over 15 years of experience in IT, holding positions as IT…

January 31, 2017

Business

Carver Brewing to host networking event Feb. 7

The event will feature Kevin Dehlinger of Form & Function Personal Training. A free cup of coffee will be provided,…

January 31, 2017

Money Savvy

Drowning in debt? Grab this life preserver

If you have credit card debt, you have plenty of company. Thirty-eight percent of U.S. households are carrying credit debt.…

January 31, 2017

Business

Stillwater Music hires staff

Rosenberg has worked in Southwest Colorado as a teacher and professional musician for 17 years, performing with the San Juan…

January 31, 2017

Business

Tarpley RV promotes employee

Padovendu1-i-syn Padoven was the sales manager at Tarpley for 15 years before the promotion. For more information, call 247-8700 or…

January 31, 2017

Business

Grooming salon to open at Creature Comforts

Warnerdu1-i-syn One-on-one grooming services for dogs and cats will be offered in a holistic environment. To make an appointment or…

January 31, 2017

Business

Ore House to host ‘Lunches with Leaders’ Feb. 7

The event will feature guest speaker Joanne M. Spina, assistant county manager of La Plata County. Reservations are required; cost…

January 31, 2017

Business

Lunch & Learn to feature guest speaker Feb. 22

Participants will discuss how to deal with change and prevent businesses from becoming stagnant by breaking old habits. Reservations are…

January 31, 2017

Business

Home Builders Association offering scholarships

Candidates will be considered based on work ethic, interest in pursuing a career in building construction or design and a…

January 31, 2017

Business

USDA grant trainings Feb. 6 and 7

Training for the Rural Energy for America Program, a 25 percent grant for energy efficiency improvements to existing commercial buildings…

January 31, 2017

Business

Understanding sandstone creates oil industry opportunity

Geocosm consortium creates reliable model in downturn

January 31, 2017

Business

Silicon Valley finds its voice as immigration ban fuels outrage

Sergey Brin, Google co-founder and a Russian immigrant, is one of many technology company executives who have immigrated to America…

January 31, 2017