business and finance

Mine spill impact spills into November

A comparison of Archuleta County to the east and La Plata County residential sales for this year and the same…

December 12, 2015

Buffett buys stake in REIT

Buffett reported a passive holding of 2 million shares, representing an 8 percent stake, according to a regulatory filing on…

December 12, 2015

Business

Skyrocketing rents are pushing out artists that made Portland cool

Steven and Nola Olsen are moving back to Missouri with their children Aubrielle, left, 1, and Marcus, 3, because they…

December 12, 2015

Local News

Durango’s Olde Tymer’s Cafe no longer ‘cheating tourists and drunks’

Restaurant drops slogan amid backlash

December 11, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

C-RAD Colorado Radon Abatement and Detection announces its opening in Durango. Owner Lee Sentner has a background in building materials…

December 8, 2015

Business

Some regional holiday treats and eats

Durango area is a great place for a shop local Christmas

December 8, 2015

Business

A battery boost for the long haul

promises its new iPhone case will give you 25 hours of talk time

December 8, 2015

Business

Auto safety ratings get a refresh

methodology to include collision-prevention systems

December 8, 2015

What's Up Downtown

Holidays are hot in and around downtown

If you have not yet picked out your Christmas tree, consider taking a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow…

December 8, 2015

Local News

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

downplays impact of Gold King spill, but highlights natural gas uncertainties

December 7, 2015

Local News

Survey at Fort Lewis College in Durango: Marijuana not a major tourism driver

Colorado’s pot sales add a slight competitive edge, FLC professor says

December 6, 2015

Business

U.S. construction spending rises to highest level in 9 years

The Commerce Department said that construction spending rose 1 percent in October from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted…

December 5, 2015

Business

Brighten things up with a shade of gray

Neutral color has become designers’ favorite

December 5, 2015

Business

For home buyers, rates of stress on the rise

FILE – In this Jan. 8, 2015 file photo, a realty sign is posted in front of a home for…

December 5, 2015

Business

Plumbers prepare for pipe freezing season

Builders aim for better insulation in new homes

December 5, 2015

Local News

Purgatory in Durango celebrates its golden anniversary

an economic driver that changed the community

December 5, 2015

Business

Nonprofit funded by Coke to fight obesity disbanding

A nonprofit funded by the Coca-Cola Co. to combat obesity is disbanding following revelations about the beverage maker’s involvement with…

December 1, 2015

Business

Manufacturing in U.S. contracts at fastest pace since 2009

U.S. factory activity fell last month to the lowest level in more than six years, with a stronger dollar and…

December 1, 2015

Business

Young Americans find value of stability

millennials would settle for steady job

December 1, 2015

Money Savvy

News flash: We aren’t good with money

Why do we have so much trouble managing this essential component of our lives? And what can we do about…

December 1, 2015

Business

Downtown Durango’s White Dragon Tea Room closing up shop

Business will still exist online

December 1, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

First Southwest Bank’s new Durango building is underway and a ground-breaking event will take place from 11 a.m. to noon…

November 30, 2015

Business

U.S. pending home sales edge up in October

Analysts say the growth in home sales has “slowed significantly,” although it is too soon to say whether the slowdown…

November 30, 2015

Business

County plans 2016 audit on Airbnb, vacation rentals

result in additional lodgers tax revenue

November 28, 2015