business and finance

It’s the third quarter; what’s the score?

du1-i-syn The city of Durango keeps track of retail sales and lodging tax collections, and reports are released monthly. Retailers…

September 20, 2016 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Business

Wells Fargo CEO apologizes; senators heap criticism on bank

Members of the Senate Banking Committee showed bipartisan outrage over the long-running conduct, unsatisfied by Chief Executive John Stumpf’s show…

September 20, 2016 • MARCY GORDON and KEN SWEET

Business

Intro to QuickBooks course offered

The seminar is the first in a series of QuickBooks power sessions sponsored by the Durango Chamber of Commerce. The…

September 20, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Tats may help your business make its mark

A study done in Britain suggests that hiring tattooed workers can help certain businesses – such as bars – attract…

September 20, 2016 • Gene Marks

Business

Woodhouse Day Spa opens

The spa, owned by Leshia and Arnold Terhune, is in the fully renovated former Signature Spa building at 1521 Main…

September 20, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Mantell-Hecathorn receives U.S. DOE award

The awards recognize builders working toward Zero Energy Ready Homes, which are designed to reduce or eliminate utility bills while…

September 20, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

DEF announces Fellows directory service

The directory allows teachers to find volunteers to assist with instruction, projects, mentoring, tutoring or to serve as expert advisers…

September 20, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Lunch & Learn on advertising psychology

Registration is required by calling 247-0312. Hot Tomatoes Catering will provide lunch, which is included in the admission price of…

September 20, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Jennifer Boykin joins Alpine Bank

She has 33 years of mortgage industry experience and serves on the Regional Housing Alliance loan committee. She also teaches…

September 20, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Shelley Mauch joins FredrickZink

Mauch graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in business administration and accounting. For more information, call 247-0506.

September 20, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

City delays decision on business license fees

councilors feel it will send the wrong message

September 20, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Tennessee-based company buys Freenotes Harmony Park

PlayCore Holdings owns 17 other companies

September 20, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

U.S. home construction slumped in August

New home construction fell to its lowest level in three months in August.Steven Senne/Associated Press file Despite the monthly decline,…

September 20, 2016 • JOSH BOAK

On Real Estate

A savvy buyer’s guide to buying residential property

Often, what we see is not what we get, and there may be some hidden issues. But the savvy buyer…

September 17, 2016 • Jerome Bleger — Staff reporter

Business

Here’s a few bright ideas to lighten up your home

The Milo dome task lamp is available for $350 from jaysonhome.com. But buyers looking for something cheaper can get the…

September 17, 2016 • Mari-Jane Williams

Business

What does it take to buy a home?

Here’s what you need to earn to afford a home in 15 U.S. cities.HSH.com via The Washington Post But aspiring…

September 17, 2016 • Jonnelle Marte

Local News

High-speed internet slowly spreads through Silverton

Forethought.net offers new service to mountain town

September 16, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Dream comes true with opening of Main Avenue gallery

Photographer left car sales for art

September 13, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

New hires at SJ Basin Health

Nurse Navigators at SJBH has hired Karen Evans as their new care coordinator in Pagosa Springs. Evans is a longtime…

September 13, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Wells Fargo drops product sales goals

Wells Fargo & Co. CEO John Stumpf has been asked to appear before a Senate committee looking into banking practices…

September 13, 2016 • Laura J. Keller and Jesse Westbrook

Business

Auto exec calls for talks about robot-car ethics

Forddu1-i-syn “These cars will have the ability to process data and make decisions much faster than we will as humans,”…

September 13, 2016 • Keith Naughton

Business

Era of endless deals is putting the squeeze on stores

FILE – In this Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 file photo, Giselle Basurto, of Mexico, shops at a Kmart store in…

September 13, 2016 • Sarah Halzack

Business

Region 9 has new loan committee member

Oylerdu1-i-syn Oyler, a former Region 9 loan client, is the owner of Steamworks Brewing Company and El Moro Spirits and…

September 13, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Art and tea shop opens

Joy is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and features 20 varieties of tea and a collection of fine art, photography,…

September 13, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer