business and finance

Existing home sales slump as high prices curb buying

Real estate experts are expecting home sales to rebound later this year because of the economy. The National Association of…

November 28, 2015

Business

Home values point to a sharp wealth divide within U.S. cities

Technology companies have brought much wealth to San Francisco, with its expensive historical Victorian homes. But that wealth has also…

November 28, 2015

Business

New home sales bounce back in October

New home sales dropped in the West in October, although they jumped 135.5 percent in the Northeast.Steve Helber/Associated Press file…

November 28, 2015

Business

The risks of dipping into your retirement fund to pay for your house

Some consumers who haven’t yet been able to save the money for a downpayment may be tempted to raid their…

November 28, 2015

Local News

The number of Coloradans passing GED test plummets since 2014 rewrite

same is happening in Durango

November 28, 2015

Local News

Black Friday starting today

Several major department stores closed

November 26, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

The Durango KOA Holiday has earned the 2016 KOA President’s and Founder’s awards from Kampgrounds of America Inc. The awards…

November 24, 2015

Business

Durango businesses look for strong seasonal sales

Maria’s Bookshop sees early shopping; Ski Barn open Thanksgiving for Purgatory skiers

November 24, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Region enjoying the small catch but missing the big boat

These are wonderful types of visitors to host because they are here for fun and adventure. Whether we are teaching…

November 24, 2015

Business

Seeking tax dodge, Pfizer flees to Ireland

Drugmaker’s megamerger with Allergan sparks outcry

November 24, 2015

Business

Texas all in on oil

Despite oil bust, state prepares more students for oil jobs

November 24, 2015

Business

Mobile home park sales in Durango can be disheartening, expensive for tenants

In recent months, tenants in two of Durango’s major mobile home parks have had to consider the idea. Island Cove…

November 21, 2015

Business

Housing construction slumps in October

Apartment construction fell in October, although economists say the jump in people moving into apartments could lead to further construction…

November 21, 2015

Business

Rent hikes show signs of easing

Rental price increases may be slowing down in much of the country, according to real estate website Zillow. Zillow reported…

November 21, 2015

On Real Estate

Making sense of mortgage insurance

There are generally two categories of mortgage insurance: government-sponsored programs and private mortgage insurance, or PMI. Generally, all government programs…

November 21, 2015

Business

Think you want a tiny house? Businesses offer a tryout first

Their curiosity led them to the hills of New Hampshire, where a business that started at Harvard University rents out…

November 21, 2015

Business

U.S. homebuilder sentiment slips in November

A builder works on the roof of a new home under construction in Wilmette, Ill.Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press file photo…

November 21, 2015

Local News

Durango tourism industry faces challenges

2015 strong, but the future looks uncertain

November 20, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host Tuesday Talk at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 1 at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main…

November 17, 2015

Business

Oil producers hungry for deals drool over west Texas ‘tiramisu’

Drilling in area could produce 40 percent rate of return

November 17, 2015

Business

Robot keeps track of inventory for retail businesses

Scanning the aisles takes on a whole new meaning

November 17, 2015

Business

Women’s Resource Center combating gender bias

Coaching helps eliminate reasons for bias during interviews

November 17, 2015

What's Up Downtown

Science guides downtown parking prices

Parking Demand Management is the science of parking and leans on the basic economic theories of supply, demand and pricing.…

November 17, 2015

Business

Private air service comes to Durango

offers alternative to airlines

November 17, 2015