business and finance

‘Breaking Bad’ homes for sale; meth labs not included

The 3,500-square-foot home in Albuquerque’s Country Club area was used in AMC’s TV series “Breaking Bad” and is for sale.Russell…

August 1, 2015

Business

Pending home sales index falls in June

The housing market took another step back Wednesday when the National Association of Realtors reported that pending sales dropped in…

August 1, 2015

Business

Boomers, millennials vie for limited rentals

Attorney Mike Abelson of Bethesda, Md., is one of many baby boomers who are deciding it’s easier to rent rather…

August 1, 2015

Business

California décor comes in many styles

Designer Kim Myles uses colors and finishes in her designs that reflect light. The winner of HGTV’s “Design Star” says…

August 1, 2015

Business

Rental prices rise 4.3 percent in June

Rental prices are rising in most cities around the country, although prices are dipping in some areas where new apartment…

August 1, 2015

Business

Green chile is feeling economic heat

machines aim to revive troubled New Mexico crop

July 28, 2015

Business

Drug-testing firm a beacon

Versatile professional firms are prized as Durango job-creators

July 28, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Bear Smart Durango, a local nonprofit, would like to thank Coutts and Clark Western Foundation for its $5,000 contribution toward…

July 28, 2015

What's Up Downtown

Here’s a primer on Durango’s business district

Thousands of BIDs exist nationwide. These quasi-governmental entities have taxing authority to generate funds for their districts. How a BID…

July 28, 2015

Business

Lots of meanings behind free Windows 10 launch

Microsoft’s new Windows 10 operating system debuted Wednesday. Microsoft is offering the upgrade free to owners of Windows 7 and…

July 28, 2015

Business

‘How much house can I get there?’

Plata County hits record median at $350,000

July 25, 2015

Business

Here’s some cool tips for homes

Homeowners can use these ideas to avoid air conditioning

July 25, 2015

Business

Sales of existing homes hit 8-year high

Realtor Stephan Marshall, top, shows a home to potential buyer Sasha Martinez in Pacifica, Calif. Home sales have hit an…

July 25, 2015

Business

Montezuma home sales up this summer

Network reports 6 percent increase in county in 2015

July 25, 2015

Business

Home Depot offers $1.6B for supply company

Home Depot wants to move further into online sales and installation services. Last week, it announced plans to purchase Interline…

July 25, 2015

Business

Tight supply of new homes puts damper on June sales

New-home sales dropped in June, suggesting that the real estate market could be cooling off.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press The Commerce Department…

July 25, 2015

Business

Mancos beer gets bottled

MBC held the grand opening of its Public House and taproom in October 2014, and in nine months has served…

July 21, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

Petre and Angela Maianu are offering a collection of antiques, some several-hundred-years-old, in association with Walk on Wood Hardwood Floors.…

July 21, 2015

Business

Oil guru sees a return to $100 crude

Gary Ross, the founder of consultants PIRA Energy Group, said oil markets aren’t nearly as oversupplied as many believe and…

July 21, 2015

Business

Paying up for trendy areas

hikes force small businesses to reassess

July 21, 2015

Business

Shopping for a storefront

A few new names along Main, but retail space is tight

July 21, 2015

Business

Conference invites businesswomen

Hands-on session to sharpen business skills will be offered. In addition, exhibitor tables, free one-on-one consulting and a breakout session…

July 21, 2015

Money Savvy

Put profits first, then watch business grow

I’m not asking how big your business is or how much revenue it’s generating or how many employees you have.…

July 21, 2015

Business

Rangeland north of Dolores ranches faces changes

U.S. Forest Service proposes allotment revisions, more cowboys

July 21, 2015