Business Rising rents push millennials toward homes Higher rent prices around the country are driving more millennials to consider buying a home. About 5.2 million renters are… March 28, 2015
Business Regulators probing Lumber Liquidators Lumber Liquidators says it is cooperating with the Consumer Product Safety Commisison’s investigation of its laminate flooring. A “60 Minutes”… March 28, 2015
Business Homes sales climb in U.S. Homebuilders are expecting increased demand from buyers as they enter the prime home-buying season. Sales rose to a seven-year high… March 28, 2015
Business Gas, oil drilling rights can affect properties In many cases, the mineral rights have been previously sold separately from the surface rights, meaning the owner of the… March 28, 2015
Local News Feature about company wins award Freenotes Harmony Park, a Durango company, made these large instruments installed in a Moab, Utah, park. A Discovery Channel segment… March 27, 2015
Local News Growing into a recreational business Marijuana operations are expanding in La Plata County March 26, 2015
Business Millennials aging into homeownership Recent New York University graduates Herrie Son and Kyle Komline look at a home for sale in Nashville, Tenn.Samuel M.… July 5, 2014
Business Home countertops getting more creative Custom-designed by Fu-Tun Cheng of the Berkeley, California-based Cheng Concrete, they feature colors like brick, flowing lines and pictures of… July 4, 2014
Business FAA eyes lower building height limit near airports The government wants to dramatically reduce the height limits of buildings near hundreds of airports, but the proposal is drawing… July 4, 2014
Business Regional foreclosures continue to decline Colorado, the rate hits pre-recession level July 4, 2014
On Real Estate Extra care needed when buying a condominium The purchase of a home in a common-interest community is the acquisition of a place to live and becoming part… July 4, 2014
Business Who gave sleeping pills to Wall Street? managers and traders calm in light of current world events June 23, 2014
Money Savvy Do you make these mistakes when budgeting? A powerful tool, a budget can lead you to your dreams, but only if you avoid these classic mistakes: Not… June 23, 2014
Business Move over Snapchat, here comes Slingshot Facebook’s in-house app focuses heavily on reciprocity June 23, 2014
Business Businesses in for a big hit Prominent bean counters tally cost of climate change on bottom line June 23, 2014
Business Why a grim economic picture is good growth indicates a stronger second half for the year June 23, 2014
Business Puppy-proofing? Protect your dog … and your home Clove, a Labrador retriever mix, chewed wires we thought were hidden and investigated stairs we thought she’d ignore. She rummaged… April 12, 2014
Business Growing demand for apartments pushing up rents With demand for apartments surging, rents are projected to rise for a fifth consecutive year. Even a pickup in apartment… April 12, 2014
Local News Genius doesn’t pay difficult art world, Durango painter gives away $3,800 piece April 10, 2014
Money Savvy Bust out of prison: Take some advice to pay off debt What kind of time are you serving: 1 to 2 years, 2 to 5 years, 5 to 10, life? Almost… March 31, 2014
Business Local economy looks healthy 40 businesses open from beginning of Jan. to mid-March March 31, 2014
Business Defective GM vehicles lead to young deaths This combination of undated family photos shows, from left, Amber Marie Rose, Natasha Weigel and Amy Rademaker. All three were… March 31, 2014