business and finance

Local News

Durango solar company one of country’s fastest growing businesses

Solar finds niche in agriculture

September 3, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

‘Granny flats’ add housing, but there’s no legal shelter

Len Judaken and his wife sparked a lawsuit when he tried to build a second home on his son’s property…

September 3, 2016 • Emily Badger

On Real Estate

Real estate – a part of our lives

estate – a part of our lives

September 3, 2016 • Jerome Bleger — Staff reporter

Business

U.S. construction spending unchanged in July

Spending on non-residential projects was up slightly in July, although construction spending was relatively flat for the month, the Commerce…

September 3, 2016 • Martin Crutsinger

Business

Three North Main motels on the market

has been looking at area to host new development

September 2, 2016 • Jessica Pace — Staff reporter

Business

Pending U.S. home sales strengthened in July

The National Association of Realtors reported that its index of pending home sales climbed to the highest level since April…

August 31, 2016 • JOSH BOAK

Business

Miami Blues takes chance with shop in the mountains

wear, souvenir shop replaces Durango Trading Post

August 30, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

A Take on Tourism

Weather, visitors change with the seasons

Those in the tourism industry also noticed a distinct change in visitors. Now absent from the downtown sidewalks are the…

August 30, 2016 • Bob Kunkel — Staff reporter

Business

Foot Locker trying out new steps

shoe chain hopes to expand sales, its appeal

August 30, 2016 • ANNE D’INNOCENZIO

Business

Boutique Air starts Cortez flights in October

A Great Lakes airliner approaches for landing at the Cortez Airport.Cortez Journal file The airline was awarded an Essential Air…

August 30, 2016 • Jacob Klopfenstein

Business

Business Briefs

Southwest Midwives would like to welcome Rebecca Dworkin to the practice. Dworkin earned her first bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College,…

August 30, 2016 • Durango Herald

Business

U.S. home prices rise in June at slowest pace in 10 months

Strong sales and low supplies helped push home prices higher in June, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home…

August 30, 2016 • Christopher S. Rugaber

On Real Estate

Is an Earthship home right for you?

According to Wikipedia, an Earthship home has to incorporate the following six principles: 1) thermal/solar heating and cooling; 2) solar…

August 27, 2016 • Jerome Bleger — Staff reporter

Business

As sea levels rise, nearly 1.9 million US homes could be underwater by 2100

Along the Virginia coast, flooding has become such a part of everyday life that residents are raising their properties about…

August 27, 2016 • Brady Dennis

Business

Durango’s growth endures through policy changes

Durango’s ideas, policies about housing development have evolved over the years

August 26, 2016 • Jessica Pace — Staff reporter

Nation & World

U.S. economy grew at tepid 1.1 percent pace in spring

Joe Russo, of Medway, Mass., puts a bag of potting soil into a cart while shopping at a Home Depot…

August 26, 2016 • Christopher S. Rugaber

Business

Internet isn’t crimping Durango book stores

Durango supports seven book retailers

August 24, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

U.S. home sales fell in July amid inventory shortage

Existing home sales dropped in July because of a shortage of homes for sale. The shortage is driving up prices…

August 24, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Wilson Gulch Road set for October opening

will stay closed during Bridge to Nowhere repairs

August 23, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

Business

Starting a budget in your 20s is smart, and it doesn’t need to hurt

This June 24, 2016, photo, provided by NerdWallet shows Brianna McGurran, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com. ‡¢þÇ¨ÅìAsk Brianna‡¢þÇ¨¬ù…

August 23, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Business

More small businesses put focus on a mobile-first strategy

Scott Paladini, CEO of Bear Mattress, says about half of his company’s sales come from smartphone and tablets, and he…

August 23, 2016 • Joyce M. Rosenberg

What's Up Downtown

Craft beer is big business in Durango

Steamworks Brewing Co., Carver Brewing Co., Durango Brewing Co. and BREW Pub and Kitchen are all within the BID. Animas…

August 23, 2016 • Tim Walsworth — What's Up Downtown

Business

U.S. new-home sales climb to best level since late 2007

Low mortgage rates and a strong job market are helping to fuel the real estate market, with the Commerce Department…

August 23, 2016 • JOSH BOAK

Local News

Sales tax collections up in June after declines

sales in July and August could put the city back on track

August 21, 2016 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter