business and finance

Trump expects ‘big results’ from his choice to lead USDA

Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue pledged to “work tirelessly to solve the issues facing our farm families” if he is…

January 19, 2017

Apartments drive home construction up

New home construction dropped in December, although home construction was up overall because of a 54 percent jump in apartment…

January 19, 2017

Business

U.S. consumer prices up moderate 0.3 percent in December

Shoppers check out boots on sale at J.C. Penney at the Laguna Hills Mall in Laguna Hills, Calif.Nick Agro/The Orange…

January 18, 2017

Business

Homebuilder confidence, sales outlook slips

Homebuilders are growing slightly less confident about their sales prospects as mortgage rates continue to rise, increasing the cost of…

January 18, 2017

Business

U.S. job market has changed under Obama

In March 2009 alone, 823,000 jobs disappeared. When the bleeding finally stopped in February 2010, 8.7 million jobs were gone.…

January 17, 2017

What's Up Downtown

BID will miss Bob Allen’s experience, knowledge

I joined BID in January 2013, so I have had the pleasure of working with Allen for the past four…

January 17, 2017

Business

Free ‘Wake Up Money’ seminar Jan. 25

John Ralph of The Wells Group will lead the seminar. The seminar will offer tips on building a residential real…

January 17, 2017

Business

‘Snowdown Business After Hours’ to be Feb. 1

Food, drink, prizes and a costume contest will be featured. Beer will be provided by A&L Coors. Cost is $10…

January 17, 2017

Business

Forest Service to hold vendor fair

The morning session will be 9:30 a.m.-noon for businesses interested in becoming vendors for construction, facilities maintenance or wildland-firefighting services…

January 17, 2017

Business

Kogan Builders hires site superintendent

Watson formerly owned Watson Enterprises Inc., contributed to the design and construction of the Riverhouse Children’s Center in Durango as…

January 17, 2017

Business

Group to offer nonprofit development help

Each session will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., and…

January 17, 2017

Business

Businesses competed to enhance railroad experience

Participating merchants in the holiday lighting contest included, Baskin Robbins, Brew Pub & Kitchen, Duranglers, Eolus Bar and Dining, Fired…

January 17, 2017

Business

Bayfield tile import company finds success on web

Andy Kayner and his wife, Jenny Wrenn, import hand-painted tiles and sinks from eight suppliers in Mexico and then ship…

January 17, 2017

Business

Brighten your Durango home for ‘Blue Monday,’ remainder of winter

A few design ideas can brighten up the darkest home this winter

January 15, 2017

Business

Mobile homes a welcome change for more people

As many couples at this stage of life do, the Ridenours decided to downsize. But unlike many others, they left…

January 15, 2017

Local News

Appaloosa Trading Co. reopens near state line on Highway 550

Business closed after 35 years last May

January 14, 2017

Business

Contractors seek payment for work on Trump D.C. hotel

Afterward, they say, they were stiffed. Two Washington-area small businesses have filed liens on the Trump International Hotel, saying they…

January 13, 2017

Local News

Vantiv donates to Fort Lewis College computer engineering program

offering will start in the fall

January 12, 2017

Local News

Durango residents raise concerns about proposed Camino del Rio hotel

asks developers to mask height from river trail

January 11, 2017

Business

Puzder’s fast-food allies look to defend nominee from blitz

Several fast-food chain executives are planning to push for CKE Restaurants CEO Andrew Puzder’s confirmation as the next labor secretary.Jonathan…

January 11, 2017

Local News

Durango City Council proposes marijuana shop buffers

A 250-foot radius between stores could be required

January 10, 2017

Business

FLC entrepreneurs invited to compete for funding

Tank business plan competition reception Thursday

January 10, 2017

Business

Verizon supports San Juan Basin regional science fair

For more information about the science fair program, contact Sheila Weahkee at 764-7550 or [email protected].

January 10, 2017

Business

La Plata County appoints director of human services

Johnson recently celebrated 25 years with the La Plata County Department of Human Services and has served as assistant director…

January 10, 2017