Business 15 percent of youths not working, studying A new report says nearly 15 percent of young people between the ages of 16 and 24 aren’t working or… October 22, 2013
Business Big projects keep south, west sides of Durango vital This summer, two new hotel properties, Homewoood Suites and Holiday Inn Express opened, adding nearly 200 rooms to our bed… October 22, 2013
Business Warren Buffett endorses new business kits for children Teaching kids about business is getting to be a big business these days. Billionaire businessman Warren Buffett is backing a… October 19, 2013
Business IPO to give sporting investors a stake in professional athletes A startup company is hoping its plan to let fans bet on the moneymaking potential of star athletes like Houston… October 19, 2013
Business No major damage from shutdown Long-term reputation of U.S. markets appears to be intact October 19, 2013
Business Sweet quarter for Chocolate Factory Company reports revenue growth, looks to expand frozen yogurt brand October 19, 2013
Business Stocks down as investors wait on debt-deal news Stocks were flat or down all day, but the size of the losses waxed and waned depending on which politician… October 15, 2013
Business Macy’s aims for deal hunters on turkey day When it comes to Thanksgiving, Macy’s is best known for its annual parade in New York City. But its new… October 15, 2013
Business Workers putting off plans to retire More Americans are delaying retirement plans, with about 82 percent of Americans reporting they expect to continue working after retirement… October 15, 2013
Business Here’s a written prescription for financial wellness Financial security is a deliberate choice and being realistic about your current situation is the beginning of being able to… October 15, 2013
Business Hay prices are growing, but profits remain steady Plata County farmers endure unfavorable weather October 15, 2013
Business As Fed chief, Yellen would face challenges Economy needs more support, nominee says October 12, 2013
Business Never Never Again Land Disney Co. to discontinue issuing collector stock certificates October 12, 2013
Business New from Hershey: Soft caramels Hershey Co. is introducing a new soft caramel creme candy line called Lancaster. It is company’s first new product line… October 12, 2013
Business Middle-class buyers see fewer affordable homes Real estate tracker Trulia is reporting that homes are becoming less affordable for more middle-class buyers in many parts of… October 12, 2013
Business New business openings take great leap forward timing, expanding market bodes well for future October 9, 2013
Business Stocks fall as investors wait on D.C. The decline is the result of squabbling in Washington over raising the nation’s debt limit and a government shutdown that… October 8, 2013
Thoughts Along The Way Federal shutdown puts the hurting on U.S. economy While it may be tempting to, once again, berate our fearless leaders over recent events in Washington, D.C., as I’ve… October 8, 2013
Business Chrysler unleashes Ferrell to pitch new SUVs Ferrell writes, shoots 70 rotating TV commercials October 8, 2013
Business Obama chooses Yellen to head Fed Current vice chairwould be the first woman to take lead October 8, 2013
Business Fire shows electric cars face safety challenges A fire that damaged a $70,000 Tesla Model S is raising some concerns about the safety of the electric cars.… October 5, 2013
Business Is health law to blame for plan changes? Making health-insurance changes, including big premium and deductible increases when the rate of increase in health-care costs has slowed, creates… October 5, 2013
Business Broncos wins kick off sales Businesses link bottom-line success to Denver victories October 5, 2013
Business Shutdown is clogging business data pipeline Several government economic reports, such as the monthly unemployment report, are being delayed because of the government shutdown. The delays… October 5, 2013