business and finance

U.S. real estate recovery suffers setback

Construction continues on a 72-unit complex being built in New Bern, N.C. Housing starts fell in November.Chuck Beckley/The Sun Journal…

December 27, 2014

Business

Home affordability worsens across U.S.

Of the 475 counties analyzed by RealtyTrac through October, 98 areas weren’t as affordable compared with the average level for…

December 27, 2014

On Real Estate

Choosing a home can be a personal thing

There are opportunities to own homes in many settings, including world-class resorts like Glacier Club or Durango Mountain Resort, or…

December 27, 2014

Local News

Web’s about to get faster

Plata County to get high-speed Internet boost

December 27, 2014

Business

For sale: 4 bdrms, garage, labyrinth

Celebrity homes often include quirky add-ons

December 26, 2014

Business

A global financial crisis remains

the American economy recovers, giants such as China and Japan continue to struggle

December 22, 2014

Business

‘A great year for ranchers’

the market cools, 2014 was good for Southwest Colorado

December 22, 2014

Bottom Line

Butterfly Effect applies to your local business

Here is one of many variations: “When a butterfly flaps its wings in one part of the world, it can…

December 22, 2014

Business

Down to the wire for online shopping

FedEx, UPS say holiday operations are on time

December 22, 2014

Business

U.S. economy grows at 5% rate

The resurgence in growth last quarter provided the latest evidence that the U.S. economy steadily is strengthening and outshining most…

December 22, 2014

Business

Natural gas is cheaper as winter is coming

Natural gas, the nation’s most prevalent heating fuel, is getting cheaper just as winter is arriving because of mild temperatures…

December 22, 2014

Business

Dow tops 18,000 as U.S. economy surges ahead

Investors welcomed the latest encouraging news on the economy, as the government said the U.S. grew at the fastest pace…

December 22, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Building Specialties announced its move to the Durango Tech Center, and the business also has changed its name to Lewis…

December 22, 2014

Local News

Gas costs align with U.S. average

nationwide declined for 88 consecutive days

December 22, 2014

Business

New program eases down payment rules

Pam Moore, deputy director of the Regional Housing Alliance in Durango, watches as Justin and Mikquel Matherson sign mortgage papers…

December 20, 2014

Business

U.S. home construction drops 1.6% in November

Construction continues on a 72-unit complex being built in New Bern, N.C.Chuck Beckley/The Sun Journal Builders started construction at a…

December 20, 2014

Business

Homebuilder confidence dips

Construction continues on a boutique apartment building on the southeast corner of Florida Avenue and 14th Street NW in Washington.Pablo…

December 20, 2014

Business

Tough choice: Affordable housing or job

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December 20, 2014

Business

Greeley downtown spaces are nearly full

A woman window shops in downtown Greeley. The downtown area is experiencing a renaissance has more businesses open up in…

December 20, 2014

Business

Redesigning shelves can remake a room

Just as fashion accessories can have a big impact on an outfit, the items you display on shelves and tables…

December 20, 2014

Local News

Workers gain wage protection

to take effect Jan. 1

December 18, 2014

Business

10 Barrel Brewing sells – or sells out – to InBev

brew fans fall on both sides of the fence

December 16, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First SouthWest Bank will sponsor a “Starting Your Business” workshop from 8…

December 16, 2014

Business

Paying for a good scare

entrepreneurs, including an FLC student, begin an outdoor haunted house

December 16, 2014