Business A Maryland bank is quietly solving the marijuana industry’s cash problem In Maryland, however, at least one community bank is working with the state’s newly launched medical marijuana industry, offering growers… January 12, 2018
Business Average 30-year mortgage rates rise to 3.99 percent An existing home for sale in Walpole, Mass., on Jan. 8. Average mortgage rates rose this week, though they’re still… January 12, 2018
Business Solar and Energy Storage Awards seeking nominations Nominees can be projects, people and innovations that exemplify the spirit of the clean-energy movement in Colorado, such as residential;… January 12, 2018
Business Region 9 hires economic project manager Otter Otter is the current program manager at La Plata Economic Development Alliance and Mountain Middle School board president. She… January 12, 2018
Business Know Your Dough seeking volunteers Ideal candidates will have teaching experience; knowledge of accounting, banking and investing; and a passion for working with youth. Students… January 12, 2018
Business HomesFund to offer home-buyer education The class will cover budgeting and debt; credit; insurance; lending; real estate; home maintenance; and energy efficiency. Cost is $15.… January 12, 2018
Business FLC now accepting Hawk Tank teams The competition offers up to $5,000 to current students and recent alumni with ideas for new businesses. Teams will be… January 12, 2018
Business The Hair After salon relocates to North Point Mall D’Andrea Lyn D’Andrea of Bayfield has owned and operated the business since 2011. The salon offers free haircuts to customers… January 12, 2018
Business Gervais & Associates announces CVA designation Smith The CVA designation acknowledges expertise as a business valuation expert. For more information, call 385-1002. January 12, 2018
Local News Zuke’s to leave Durango, layoff 16 local employees Pet-product company will consolidate with Texas-based Merrick Pet Care January 11, 2018
Business Homeslice Pizza seeks to open a third Durango location Pizzeria sees growth potential in Three Springs area January 9, 2018
Business Freenotes Harmony Park in Durango moving some operations to Georgia likely to happen in early 2018 January 7, 2018
Local News Talk About Town: Wall Street Journal quotes Cream Bean Berry owner Katie Burford, owner of Cream Bean Berry ice cream shop, pours the ingredients of Cream Bean Berry’s vanilla bean ice… January 6, 2018
Business Manufacturing in U.S. accelerates to cap best year since 2004 An employee operates an Eastman Machine Co. 627 Brute straight knife machine to cut through denim patterns at the Dearborn… January 6, 2018
Business Pueblo’s economic footprint in the energy field is growing ‘We’re retaining more revenues in the local economy when renewables are employed’ January 6, 2018
Business U.S. coal mining deaths surge in 2017 after hitting record low The nation’s coal mines recorded 15 deaths last year, including eight in West Virginia. Kentucky had two deaths, and there… January 6, 2018
Money Savvy Is there a monster in your mailbox? If you are scared, you’re not alone. Having had more than 10 credit cards at one time and having been… January 6, 2018
Business Cotton was 2017’s star crop, and funds have high hopes for 2018 A worker operates a cotton picker at a farm in the Nueces County of Chapman Ranch, Texas, on Aug. 23,… January 5, 2018
Business Amazon maintains holiday dominance despite stepped-up pressure Amazon captured 89 percent of all online holiday spending in the five-week period beginning on Thanksgiving, according to an analysis… January 5, 2018
Business Mortgage rates stumble at beginning of new year Experts still divided on trend in 2018 January 5, 2018
Local News Main Avenue boutique closing after almost 11 years in Durango Changing local economy factored into decision to shutter shop January 5, 2018
Business Custom Window Coverings relocates “We wanted a relaxed, helpful atmosphere where people can get ideas on their window-covering options,” owner Gene Carlson said in… January 5, 2018