business and finance

Business

Seas’nings catering business closes after 19 years in Cortez

of Cortez company want time for travel, other endeavors

January 24, 2017 • Stephanie Alderton

Business

Low supplies hamper existing home sales

The supply of existing homes on the market in the United States fell in December, pushing prices higher and causing…

January 24, 2017 • JOSH BOAK

business and finance

Home ownership is out-of-reach for many

Experts expect the upward trend to continue, which will push some potential homebuyers out of the market or require them…

January 20, 2017 • Jerome Bleger — Staff reporter

Business

Montezuma housing prices rise, sales slip in 2016

Smaller inventory, fewer sales

January 20, 2017 • Stephanie Alderton

Business

Mirador phase two begins

Completion of duplex expected June 1

January 20, 2017 • Jessica Pace — Staff reporter

Award and prize

Steve Short is named Citizen of Year by Durango Chamber of Commerce

12 are honored for community service

January 20, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Trump expects ‘big results’ from his choice to lead USDA

Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue pledged to “work tirelessly to solve the issues facing our farm families” if he is…

January 19, 2017 • JONATHAN LEMIRE and RUSS BYNUM

Business

Apartments drive home construction up

New home construction dropped in December, although home construction was up overall because of a 54 percent jump in apartment…

January 19, 2017 • Christopher S. Rugaber

Business

U.S. consumer prices up moderate 0.3 percent in December

Shoppers check out boots on sale at J.C. Penney at the Laguna Hills Mall in Laguna Hills, Calif.Nick Agro/The Orange…

January 18, 2017 • Martin Crutsinger

Business

Homebuilder confidence, sales outlook slips

Homebuilders are growing slightly less confident about their sales prospects as mortgage rates continue to rise, increasing the cost of…

January 18, 2017 • Alex Veiga

Business

U.S. job market has changed under Obama

In March 2009 alone, 823,000 jobs disappeared. When the bleeding finally stopped in February 2010, 8.7 million jobs were gone.…

January 18, 2017 • Christopher S. Rugaber

business and finance

BID will miss Bob Allen’s experience, knowledge

I joined BID in January 2013, so I have had the pleasure of working with Allen for the past four…

January 18, 2017 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Business

Free ‘Wake Up Money’ seminar Jan. 25

John Ralph of The Wells Group will lead the seminar. The seminar will offer tips on building a residential real…

January 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

‘Snowdown Business After Hours’ to be Feb. 1

Food, drink, prizes and a costume contest will be featured. Beer will be provided by A&L Coors. Cost is $10…

January 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Forest Service to hold vendor fair

The morning session will be 9:30 a.m.-noon for businesses interested in becoming vendors for construction, facilities maintenance or wildland-firefighting services…

January 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Kogan Builders hires site superintendent

Watson formerly owned Watson Enterprises Inc., contributed to the design and construction of the Riverhouse Children’s Center in Durango as…

January 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Group to offer nonprofit development help

Each session will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., and…

January 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Businesses competed to enhance railroad experience

Participating merchants in the holiday lighting contest included, Baskin Robbins, Brew Pub & Kitchen, Duranglers, Eolus Bar and Dining, Fired…

January 18, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Bayfield tile import company finds success on web

Andy Kayner and his wife, Jenny Wrenn, import hand-painted tiles and sinks from eight suppliers in Mexico and then ship…

January 18, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Brighten your Durango home for ‘Blue Monday,’ remainder of winter

A few design ideas can brighten up the darkest home this winter

January 15, 2017 • Jessica Pace — Staff reporter

Business

Mobile homes a welcome change for more people

As many couples at this stage of life do, the Ridenours decided to downsize. But unlike many others, they left…

January 15, 2017 • TRACEE M. HERBAUGH

business and finance

Appaloosa Trading Co. reopens near state line on Highway 550

Business closed after 35 years last May

January 15, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Contractors seek payment for work on Trump D.C. hotel

Afterward, they say, they were stiffed. Two Washington-area small businesses have filed liens on the Trump International Hotel, saying they…

January 13, 2017 • Jonathan O’Connell

business and finance

Vantiv donates to Fort Lewis College computer engineering program

offering will start in the fall

January 12, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter