business and finance

Money Savvy

Control your money; reclaim your dreams

But life hasn’t always been that way for me. In 2007, my wife and I were drowning in debt. Our…

January 10, 2017 • Matt Kelly — Staff reporter

Business

Candy no longer Mars’ biggest business

Mars Inc., the company best known for its candy, is buying an animal-hospital chain VCA for $7.7 billion. The purchase…

January 9, 2017 • Thomas Heath

Local News

3-story hotel proposed on Camino del Rio

Lounge, Animas Herbal, others would need to move

January 8, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Hygge is winter’s hottest trend

Scandinavian decor brings warm-glow feeling home

January 8, 2017 • KIM COOK

Business

Red state homes are luring young blue buyers inland

President-elect Donald Trump benefited in the 2016 election from Rust Belt voters upset about the loss of jobs in their…

January 8, 2017 • BY Patrick Clark

Local News

Chamber announces annual award finalists

The awards honor businesses and individuals for their accomplishments and contributions to the community. “It’s the Academy Awards of Durango,”…

January 7, 2017 • Herald Staff Report

Business

What’s trending in Durango kitchen designs

Remodelers and designers talk about 2017 trends

January 6, 2017 • Jessica Pace — Staff reporter

Local News

Purgatory Resort names general manager

McBeath will oversee resort operations

January 5, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Local News

Rico’s internet provider pulls out of town

Farmers will end service Feb. 1; Direct Communications working to maintain service

January 5, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Sears to sell Craftsman tool brand and close 150 stores

Sears is selling its well-known Craftsman brand to Stanley Black & Decker Inc., which plans to grow the tool brand…

January 5, 2017 • Sarah Halzack

Local News

La Plata County economy could face challenges in 2017

looks forward to continued growth

January 4, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

U.S. auto sales hit a record 17.55M in 2016

Chevy trucks line the lot of a dealer in Murrysville, Pa. Demand may be slowing, but U.S. consumers still bought…

January 4, 2017 • Dee-Ann Durbin

Business

Trump’s latest US corporate Twitter target: General Motors

But GM imports only a small percentage of its Chevrolet Cruze small cars from Mexico, with the vast majority made…

January 3, 2017 • TOM KRISHER

Business

Analyst sees Starbucks overtaking McDonald’s

That’s the prediction of Nomura analyst Mark Kalinowski, who named Starbucks his top restaurant stock for 2017 in a report…

January 3, 2017 • Leslie Patton

Business

Understanding your financial health is all about the numbers

du1-i-syn Knowing certain numbers can help you understand how well you’re converting income into wealth, as well as the impact…

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

A Take on Tourism

In uncertain times, just go with what you know

du1-i-syn Frankly, if there was ever a time not to try to make sense of last year or predict what…

January 3, 2017 • Bob Kunkel — Staff reporter

Business

Durango Floatation Therapy offers escape from your senses

opened on north Main

January 3, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to meet Jan. 12

Trusts and estate attorney Ashley Geyer will address estate planning issues as guest speaker. Reservations are required and costs $20…

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Young Professionals to host ‘Lunches with Leaders’ event Jan. 10

The event will feature guest speaker Dave Thibodeau, co-founder of Ska Brewing Co. and Peach Street Distillers. Registration is required.…

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Land Title Guarantee Company promotes two Durango employees

Taulli and Apolinario will manage and present real estate transactions and closings to Land Title Guarantee clientele as closing associates.

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

First National Bank of Durango hires new mortgage loan officer

Before being hired in 2014 as marketing and development director, Simon worked for the American Cancer Society as executive director,…

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Tickets now on sale for ‘Durango Rocks’ awards event

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a pre-awards reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The awards presentation…

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Durango BID’s year-end survey submissions to end Jan. 6

Visit www.downtowndurango.org to complete the survey and submit additional comments for the 2017 year. All community members are encouraged to…

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

Bernsteen now offering surgery services at Riverview Animal Hospital

Bernsteen graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 and has over 25 yearsâ€™ experience as…

January 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer