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Local News

Is Animas mobile home park changing hands?

Tenants worry as owners keep quiet

November 15, 2015

Business

Mixed views on Gold King/real estate correlation

brokers think the spill may be at least part of the puzzle

November 14, 2015

Business

New reports show divided housing market

First-time buyers account for less than a third of the 5 million homes sold so far in the United States.…

November 14, 2015

Business

Tiny house, with kids: Families find rewards in living small

“I was looking for less to clean,” Laura Baird said. “Less upkeep, less impact on the environment, less electricity, less…

November 14, 2015

Business

Make your living room fit your way of living

Media cabinets with slatted doors, such as this Marin 58-Inch Media Console, offer space to conceal all your remote controls…

November 14, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Sorrel Sky Gallery welcomes new sales associate, Ariel Rodriguez, to its team. Rodriguez has a specialized knowledge of diamonds and…

November 10, 2015

Business

After poking Facebook, life ain’t easy for site named Tsu

Sebastian Sobczak, CEO of Tsu.co, is currently battling social-media giant Facebook. Tsu.co is winning converts to its social network by…

November 10, 2015

Business

Smart TV takes tracking to a new level

A new report reveals that Vizio, a top television maker, automatically tracks the viewing habits of Smart TV owners and…

November 10, 2015

Money Savvy

Overwhelmed? For change, you should focus on the present

Recently, I was talking with friend about money, and he asked a great question: “How do I prevent getting overwhelmed…

November 10, 2015

Business

More jobs, fewer workers may pressure local wages

employers struggle to fill positions

November 10, 2015

Business

FLC students to march for free tuition, wages

Students are organizing actions on college campuses across the nation on Thursday to launch a campaign for free public college.Prasit…

November 9, 2015

Business

Limited service, less expensive

Foregoing full-service brokers can equal savings for the right customers

November 7, 2015

Business

San Francisco election fails to end affordable housing angst

Election experts expect San Franciscans to be back at the polling stations next year to once again have to decide…

November 7, 2015

Business

U.S. construction spending rises

Construction work continues on a building in New York. The Commerce Department said Monday that construction spending 0.6 percent pushed…

November 7, 2015

On Real Estate

Did the Gold King spill impact October home sales?

The Animas River flows through Durango in August carrying a toxic sludge of minerals that spilled from the Gold King…

November 7, 2015

Business

Safety-net payments coming for enrolled farms

in commodity prices triggers payments

November 3, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Tourism pays its own way in county, Durango

As our needs and wants increase, so must revenue sources increase to meet those needs. The process forces us to…

November 3, 2015

Business

No coffee camping

Teleworkers, shops at odds over etiquette

November 3, 2015

Business

Steamworks Brewing Co. to close Nov. 9 for one-week remodel

lighting fixtures and restrooms part of renovation

November 2, 2015

Business

Will El Niño cause a lull in real estate transactions?

Significant snowfall could affect sales

October 31, 2015

Business

Housing market shows signs of weakening

Pending sales index drops in September

October 31, 2015

Business

U.S. home values, rents defying global slowdown

Home values and rental prices are steadily rising, fueled by strong demand and a tight supply of available properties, a…

October 31, 2015

Business

Buy or rent? Here’s how to decide if you’re a baby boomer

Buying a home might be a good move for baby boomers with high incomes because of the mortgage tax deductions.…

October 30, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Rylee Mac’s Famous Foods announces its opening at 1644 County Road 203. The food truck will serve breakfast and lunch,…

October 27, 2015