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Business

U.S. home price gains slow in April amid tepid sales

Data provider CoreLogic said last week that prices rose 10.5 percent in April from 12 months earlier. That is a…

June 6, 2014

Business

Décor with a retro vibe is becoming popular

And even if you didn’t, you may appreciate the look and feel – an easygoing, aspirational lifestyle centered more on…

June 6, 2014

Business

End of an era

33 years, Margaret Fretwell is selling her iconic hotel to a Durango real estate agent

June 3, 2014

Local News

Retail pot in mixed-use neighborhoods?

The Durango Planning Commission unanimously approved Monday allowing marijuana establishments in mixed-use neighborhoods after one current medical marijuana dispensary protested…

June 3, 2014

Business

Before GM car recalls, safety was low in corporate hierarchy

contrasts with several other industries – Ford and Chrysler, too

June 2, 2014

Business

Droughts may bring benefits to Colorado

Alfalfa’s in demand as dairies migrate from California

June 2, 2014

What's Up Downtown

Downtown all dressed up for fun in the sun

Got paint? The City Streets Department applies the annual fresh coat of paint to all downtown curbs and crosswalks, which…

June 2, 2014

Business

Late May rains brighten outlook for area’s beans

The storms brought 1.26 inches of rain to the Southwestern Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket, said Abdel Berrada, director…

June 2, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Beatle Abshagen is taking on his current Ore House manager and chef, Ryan Lowe, as his new partner. Lowe has…

June 2, 2014

Business

How are you celebrating Hemp History Week?

Advocacy group ecstatic with new designation, local farm production

June 2, 2014

Business

For the Birds closes

Owner Kristi Streiffert said she will continue to offer one of her most popular products, Southwest Blend birdseed, at events.…

June 2, 2014

Local News

Fees for marijuana businesses before Durango City Council

While the council held two public hearings last month on recreational and medical marijuana code, this will the first look…

June 2, 2014

Local News

City commission to take up pot land use today

Durango is in the process of repealing its old land use development code and approving a new set of codes…

June 2, 2014

Business

$1 million land transaction closes

Discount Tire to open store near Walmart

May 31, 2014

Business

Home decor inspired by creepy crawlies

And that includes the creepy crawlies: From snakes’ skins to the intricate physiology of the smallest bug, we can’t help…

May 31, 2014

Business

U.S. home prices rise at slower rate in March

Home prices are slowing as more housing is growing less affordable for more Americans. Still, home prices were up in…

May 31, 2014

Business

Home equity loans pick up, but slowly

“Housing isn’t providing the same juice to consumer spending,” says Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics. Outstanding balances on…

May 31, 2014

Business

Real estate agent’s drone offers bird’s-eye view

Machine works well for high-end properties, Realtor says

May 31, 2014

On Real Estate

Setting price determined by variety of factors

Homes are filled with memories and generally have been tailored to fit the owner’s tastes and styles. There might be…

May 31, 2014

On Real Estate

Tips to help move slow-moving home

the Pueblo Chieftan Like the U.S. economy as a whole, the real estate market is supposed to be recovering. And…

May 30, 2014

Local News

State land board to meet in Durango

The first workshop is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday and includes a local government roundtable with commissioners from La Plata…

May 30, 2014

Business

Local firm buys phone directory

parent company acquires Rio Grande Publishing

May 29, 2014

Local News

Some ponder taking a vote on vacation rentals

Residents urging 3 percent cap

May 27, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

Pilates Durango, a new fully equipped Pilates Studio located at 801 Florida Road, Suite 6, announces its opening. Pilates Durango…

May 26, 2014