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QuickBooks workshop scheduled in Mancos
Business

QuickBooks workshop scheduled in Mancos

November 17, 2017

Laura E. Hokanson, CPA, QuickBooks pro-advisor and accounting professor at Fort Lewis College, will teach the workshop, designed for business owners who are not accountants. Hokanson will explain software, how…

Pinnacol to cut workers’ compensation rates
Business

Pinnacol to cut workers’ compensation rates

November 17, 2017

Rates will decrease an average of 7.4 percent. The board also announced that it intends to issue a general dividend of approximately $50 million to policyholders in 2018. The general…

Kids Rock promotes holiday food drive
Business

Kids Rock promotes holiday food drive

November 17, 2017

Those who donate a nonperishable food item will receive a 10 percent discount on a purchase at the store, located at 563 Main Ave. For more information, call 259-9400.

Regional platform created for Colorado Giving Day
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Regional platform created for Colorado Giving Day

November 17, 2017

The regional platform, www.swcogives.org, was created to host participating nonprofits in La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta and San Juan counties. Colorado Giving Day is organized by the Community First Foundation in…

US long-term mortgage rates decline to 3.9 percent
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US long-term mortgage rates decline to 3.9 percent

November 10, 2017

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages slipped to 3.9 percent, from 3.94 percent last week. The rate is higher than it was…

‘Be Local’ merchant sales now open
Business

‘Be Local’ merchant sales now open

November 9, 2017

The 2018 edition includes 190 businesses and provides more than $5,000 in savings. Books will be sold at: Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness, A Shared Blanket, Basin Printing and Imaging,…

Noel Night merchant sign-up now open
Local News

Noel Night merchant sign-up now open

November 9, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave as they leave Buckley Park after the lighting of the tree during Noel Night in 2013. This year’s event is Dec. 1.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald Between…

SCAPE sets program deadline
Business

SCAPE sets program deadline

November 9, 2017

du1-i-syn SCAPE is a nonprofit, partnered with Investment Fund, that offers a six-month program for area small businesses to receive mentoring, development, branding, financial education, office space and capital-raising preparation.…

LPEA hires electronic technician
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LPEA hires electronic technician

November 9, 2017

Kibeldu1-i-syn Kibel will help protect the automated SCADA relaying system, via computer and in the field, to ensure reliability of the local electricity grid. Kibel attended San Juan College to…

Money Savvy What is your budget telling you?
Money Savvy

Money Savvy What is your budget telling you?

November 9, 2017

Review it regularly and make changes when necessary. (Read my last column about how to start budgeting at http://bit.ly/BudgetToBanishWorry.) Income Add up your gross annual income – that’s what you…

Durango’s best condominium communities
On Real Estate

Durango’s best condominium communities

November 6, 2017

This is in sharp contrast to my days representing buyers in the Los Angeles area years ago, where there were a number of dangerous areas. I advise my buyer clients…

Conference shows bright future for state tourism
The Tourism Effect

Conference shows bright future for state tourism

November 4, 2017

We learned that the travel industry is a $2.1 trillion industry. That’s 3 more zeros than a billion, in case you were wondering. It also supports 15 million jobs in…

Valley Feed & Ranch Supply gains U-Haul services
Business

Valley Feed & Ranch Supply gains U-Haul services

November 3, 2017

Valley Feed and Ranch Supply is located at 39987 U.S. Highway 160, in Bayfield. To reserve U-Haul products at the location, call 884-3033 or visit www.uhaul.com/locations/truck-rentals-near-bayfield-co-81122/048589.