Business Stocks higher, helped by retail, housing market Homebuilder shares surged after the Commerce Department reported that approvals for housing permits rose in October at the fastest pace… November 26, 2013
Business Major carmakers to release hydrogen vehicles Hyundai will offer its Tucson hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric vehicle to customers in spring 2014.Hyundai Motor America/PRNewsFoto At auto shows on… November 26, 2013
Business Despite stock surge, bubble not on horizon The Dow Jones industrial average has surged since early October, crossing the 16,000-point threshold. IPOs are hot again. Small investors,… November 26, 2013
Bottom Line To compete today, make shopping easy as possible Let’s test that theory. Go to your computer and open two windows in your browser. Open Home Depot in one… November 26, 2013
Business Next generation of biofuels years away from fruition A dump wagon adds freshly gathered corn cobs to a pile on a farm near Hurley, S.D. Fuels made from… November 23, 2013
Business Business Briefs The Four Corners Film Office announces Lisa Schwantes as the organization’s new coordinator. Schwantes will assist the office in its… November 23, 2013
Business Energy ABCs looks at industry facts, myths Consultant discusses power, fracking at luncheon November 23, 2013
Business Butterball mystery: Turkeys have not plumped for holiday CEO Rod Brenneman said it’s the first time it happened and that the company is investigating what went wrong. Butterball… November 23, 2013
Business Prospectors seek fortune in legal pot Marijuana opens business opportunity for an array of folks November 19, 2013
What's Up Downtown Free events highlight holiday calendar Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Holiday Farmers Market: Browse the food booths and support local growers, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., La… November 19, 2013
Business Mold vanquisher finds niche ‘Eco-friendly’ elixir to combat virulent scourge hits mark November 19, 2013
Business Business Briefs Carolyn Striker has joined Mumbling Marmot Tutoring as a tutor serving Durango and Bayfield specializing in cognitive skills, study skills,… November 19, 2013
Business Nation reaches oil milestone Fracking, fuel-efficient cars helping U.S. produce more than it imports November 16, 2013
Business Fewer homes repossessed by lenders in October The trend reflects a growing appetite among investors for buying homes before they exit the foreclosure process and end up… November 16, 2013
Business Business Briefs The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn called “The ABC’s of Energy Policy” at noon Wednesday… November 16, 2013
Business Are gas prices bottoming out for 2013? sees few factors to push them lower November 16, 2013
Business Hawaii town: Stop sending tourists Kailua, tourism economy is too much of a good thing November 16, 2013
Business Yellen calls economy and job market still subpar In testimony prepared for her confirmation hearing Thursday, Yellen said the economy is still performing far below its potential. And… November 13, 2013
Business Earnings down, stocks fall NRG Energy slumped after the company lowered its earnings forecast, leading other power companies lower. News Corp. fell after the… November 12, 2013
Business China, India keep driving energy demand China is close to becoming the world’s largest oil importer, while India will turn into the leading importer of coal… November 12, 2013
Business Business Briefs Meridane Design founder and 40-year Durango resident Sally Short recently won the Innovative Woman in Business Award at the National… November 12, 2013
Business More stores aim for early birds on Turkey Day Shopping overshadows meaning of the holiday, some Americans say November 12, 2013