business and finance

Business

What spurred Trump’s Boeing tweet?

supported free trade pacts in newspaper interview

December 6, 2016

Business

Land title company purchased

Gary and Judy Robison started the Durango office 43 years ago. The local office has 12 employees. “The office in…

December 6, 2016

Business

Russell Planning hires new team member

Mister is a local partner offering geographic information services to Russell Planning & Engineering clients, and has over 20 years…

December 6, 2016

Business

First National Bank of Durango hires new staff

Universal banker Gracie King was hired for the Bayfield office staff and drive-up teller Jeff Nawrocki was hired to the…

December 6, 2016

Business

Orthodontist Dr. Fletcher retires

Phillis and her husband, Eben, moved to Durango from New Hampshire. While in New Hampshire, she graduated from Villanova University…

December 6, 2016

Business

Bureaucracy can impact home prices

A new analysis suggests that bureaucracy may play a larger role than thought in driving up housing costs in some…

December 4, 2016

Business

U.S. home prices surpass pre-recession peak

A sold sign is displayed in the yard of a newly built home in the Briar Chapel community in Chapel…

December 4, 2016

Local News

Atmos Energy finishes first phase of construction in Durango

Upgrade of infrastructure will continue in 2018

December 3, 2016

Local News

Serenity Spa and Boutique opens on Main Avenue in downtown Durango

shop offers ‘shabby chic Texas’

December 3, 2016

On Real Estate

Winter can be good time to go house shopping

There are two types of sellers: those who are motivated to sell and those who have plenty of time and…

December 3, 2016

Local News

Green Lab Solutions gets green light from city of Durango

Marijuana testing facility aims for January opening

December 3, 2016

Business

Texas, California sending many new residents to Colorado

data shows Coloradans are top migrants to county

December 3, 2016

Business

US construction spending up 0.5 percent in October

A dump truck drives past the construction site of a high-rise building in Boston.Steven Senne/Associated Press Construction spending rose 0.5…

December 1, 2016

Local News

U.S. Senate OKs bill to explore impact of outdoor industry

Economic data could inform decisions that affect recreation

November 30, 2016

Local News

Pot shop moratorium proposed

Durango City Council considers re-evaluating rules

November 29, 2016

Business

Rapid Device Repair opens on Main

Rapid Device Repair opened this month on Main Avenue and focuses on cellphone and tablet repair.Courtesy Rapid Device Repair Charles…

November 29, 2016

Business

Many companies short on disaster insurance

Kathy Laurenti, owner of North Denver Sausage, is rebuilding her retail store and production facility after it was heavily damaged…

November 29, 2016

Business

Minimum wage increases could challenge small business

hikes may not keep up with cost of living

November 29, 2016

Business

Steamworks and El Moro hire HR manager and controller

The new positions are dedicated to HR and finance to encourage further expansion after hitting a high point of 220…

November 29, 2016

Business

Sticks & Stones Handmade helps arts ed

The owners of Sticks & Stones Handmade are asking local artists to help benefit art education.Courtesy Sticks & Stones Artists…

November 29, 2016

Business

15 employers join recognition program

The businesses are: 81301 Coffee Roasters, Advanced Concrete Solutions, Animas Surgical Hospital, Calcom Solar, Crazy Dog Window Washing, Durango Small…

November 29, 2016

Business

Carver’s to host talk

A free cup of coffee will be offered to each guest participating in the discussion, and attendees are encouraged to…

November 29, 2016

Business

Business Solutions to host lunch

The event includes lunch by Hot Tomatoes Catering and will cover how to save money upgrading your business technology while…

November 29, 2016

Business

Cyber Monday losing some of its luster

Tashalee Rodriguez, of Boston, uses a smartphone app while shopping at Macy’s in downtown Boston.Michael Dwyer/Associated Press file Online spending…

November 29, 2016