business and finance

Survey suggests rural economy to keep improving in 10 states

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says crop prices have improved a bit, but remain relatively weak. That’s hurting business. The…

March 15, 2018

Business

Fixed mortgage rates reverse course for the first time this year

Fixed mortgage rates moved lower this week for first time in 2018.John Bazemore/Associated Press file According to the latest data…

March 15, 2018

Business

Thrive! names living wage employers

To qualify for the program, La Plata County employers must pay employees a living wage or develop and submit a…

March 15, 2018

Business

Tech-industry competition to be held in Durango

Teams will have two days to present their business plan to a panel of judges, and the winning team will…

March 15, 2018

Business

Two from Mountain Bike Specialists complete program

The class taught them new strategies to help riders get the most out of their mountain bikes through adjusting suspension-spring…

March 15, 2018

Business

Tax information released for seniors, disabled veterans

Those who qualify may be able to receive an exemption of 50 percent of the first $200,000 of their primary…

March 15, 2018

Business

Rock Water Construction relocates to Durango

Dearingdu1-i-syn Business owner Bradford Dearing has over 10 years of experience in the industry; is certified in concrete-paver installation by…

March 15, 2018

Business

Payroll Department accepting grant applications

The $12,000 grant will be matched and supplied to two La Plata County organizations that support youth, environment or human…

March 15, 2018

Business

HomesFund to offer home-buyer education class

Topics include: budgeting and debt, credit, insurance, lending, real estate, home maintenance, energy efficiency and HomesFund down-payment assistance. To register,…

March 15, 2018

Business

Colon Health Center moves to new location

For more information, call 259-5580.

March 15, 2018

Business

Region 9 Economic Development District opens satellite office

“Adding office space in communities outside Durango has been a long-term goal in support of our mission,” Laura Lewis Marchino,…

March 15, 2018

Business

Toys R Us to close all 800 of its U.S. stores

Company saddled with huge debt

March 15, 2018

Business

Rebound in homebuilding forecast for Durango

Increased mortgage rates, construction costs shouldn’t deter builders

March 14, 2018

Food

Local man turns passion into new business

Padilla opens “made fresh daily” food truck

March 14, 2018

Business

The Bookcase & Barber to add bar, maintain Gatsby atmosphere

bar will allow more seating, ability to book large parties

March 11, 2018

On Real Estate

2017 statistics reveal in-town price decline? Not really

The data is deceiving because it measures the median price rather than the average sales price. Additionally, home sales in…

March 10, 2018

Money Savvy

It’s time to take some bold steps

I remember getting started. I was sick and tired of the stress and worry. With a budget in place, we…

March 10, 2018

Business

Lego struggles to boost sales after 13 years of growth

The Danish company had warned in October that sales were falling for the first time since 2004 from record highs…

March 9, 2018

Business

Mortgage rates climb to 4-year high

Long-term mortgage rates climbed this week to their highest average in more than four years.Seth Wenig/Associated Press file Mortgage buyer…

March 9, 2018

Business

Shaw Solar hires project coordinator

Harmondu1-i-syn Harmon recently moved to Durango, is a longtime advocate of renewable energy and has a background in environmental science…

March 9, 2018

Business

Farmers Market names market, music managers

McKinney-Gonzales is a Fort Lewis College graduate; moved to Durango in 1997; worked for the city of Durango and town…

March 9, 2018

Business

Many lenders are loosening requirements for prospective home buyers

Home buyers could see less financing pressures this year due to several factors.Ted S. Warren/Associated Press file Pushback against overly…

March 7, 2018

Business

Four Corners group advocates for economic alliance across region

Successful model in Minnesota shows benefits of cooperation

March 5, 2018

Business

Mortgage rates up for 8th week

30-year rises to 4.43 percent

March 3, 2018