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Washington finally gets its pot

refer madness as recreational sales kick off

July 8, 2014

Local News

‘You can do it’

30-year-old barista steams her way to ownership

July 6, 2014

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

Durango marijuana shops stick close to home

dispensaries choose to co-locate

July 4, 2014

Business

Launching legal pot snagged in Washington

Residents running into a plethora of problems – some personal, some state-imposed

June 30, 2014

Business

No limit to crash compensation

families plan to litigate

June 30, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Western Refining – and its Giant, Mustang and Sun Dial convenience stores in Southwest Colorado – helped raise more than…

June 30, 2014

What's Up Downtown

July Fourth: City’s freedomfest full-fledged fun

Prior to 2004, the Durango list of July Fourth events consisted of only one great fireworks show, but not much…

June 30, 2014

Business

Cortez coffee shop, roaster under pressure with new Starbucks

worrying about corporation’s impact

June 30, 2014

Business

Cool commerce

river rapids ring registers

June 30, 2014

Business

Can you spice up your home?

improvements can increase property equity

June 28, 2014

Business

A neoclassical moment emerges in home décor

Classical style offers elegant lines, rich history

June 28, 2014

Business

Cash home sales make big jump in Iowa

A sign sits in front of a home for sale in West Des Moines, Iowa. All-cash home sales have more…

June 28, 2014

On Real Estate

What to look for in home inspections

Real estate brokers tend to categorize inspections in three areas: Health and safety issues Sometimes, home inspections yield potentially dangerous…

June 28, 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

U.S. homebuilding declined 6.5 percent in May

Workers continue construction on a housing plan in Zelienople, Pa. Housing starts are up 9.4 percent over the past 12…

June 21, 2014