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Marijuana buffer changes could increase business options in Durango
Majority of council seems to support change
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Money Savvy
Caution! Lifestyle inflation ahead
Spring has sprung here in Philadelphia, and I’ve been exploring the neighborhoods. Recently – in my mind – I moved into a coach house big enough for three families and…
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Apple can’t ignore Microsoft’s slick, new laptop
The new Microsoft Surface laptop computer on display during the #MicrosoftEDU event in New York on May 2, 2017.Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg Microsoft, a company once derided for buggy software, unstable hardware…
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Santa Fe voters reject soda tax, hand rare win to industry
The ballot initiative failed with 11,533 votes against and only 8,382 votes in favor, the Santa Fe City Clerk’s Office announced Tuesday. Opponents warned it would increase the cost of…
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A homebuying calculator for millennials: Does that add up?
John Bazemore/Associated Press file Now that millennials have gained a toehold in the U.S. housing market, Zillow has come up with a new way to sell them homes-a little help…
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Durango Mountain Realty hires one to team
Wherry, Chrisdu1-i-syn Wherry is from Boulder and spent 13 years as a top road-cycling professional. He won the U.S. Professional Road Race Championships in 2005, the same year he moved…
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Gervais & Associates’ recent hire is now licensed CPA
Smith, Kevindu1-i-syn Smith received a degree in business administration from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of South Florida. He plans to attend the masters of…
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Sacred Space moves to Bayfield
du1-i-syn The shop was among those displaced by the hotel that will be built at 1111 Camino del Rio. It will reopen on May 16 in the building formerly home…
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La Plata Youth Services partners with Senior Community Service Employment Program
du1-i-syn La Plata Youth Services is currently seeking one senior citizen, who has interest in clerical skills, to join the program and train for gainful employment opportunities. The participant will…
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Business Improvement District announces summer agenda
du1-i-syn The BID will partner with Durango Chamber of Commerce to offer the downtown ambassador program. Ambassadors will work daily shifts in June, July and August downtown Durango to greet…
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Space-mining may be only a decade away
Sam Green/The Journal filedu1-i-syn It may be to Middle Eastern oil states such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who are looking at space as a way to…
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Montezuma County Landfill opens Upcycle Store
Upcycle Store opens Monday at office in Cortez
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Proposed townhomes on College Drive face hurdle
Developer and city at odds over development rights
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Ten local nonprofits to benefit from community concerts
du1-i-syn The selected organizations by sector are: Animal Protection, Lisa Parker’s Puppies, Arts and Culture, San Juan Symphony, Durango High School Troupe 1096, Stillwater Music, Durango Adult Education Center, The…
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Construction booming at Edgemont Highlands northeast of Durango
land for sale, second phase of townhomes project starting
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Purgatory Resort plans upgrades for 2017-18 season
Mountain coaster, summer amenities and chairlift upgrade planned
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NAIFA to offer homeowners and ethics CE classes
du1-i-syn Bob Ross is a member of NAIFA and a national committee person, and has been NAIFA Colorado president, a government relations chair and past president of his local NAIFA…
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Elevated Golf Academy now open to the public
du1-i-syn Instructors teach golfers of all abilities, experience levels, ages and offer beginner and youth programs, with private and group clinics and special events. Shea Sena, director of instruction and…
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Mountain Studies Institute adds three to team
Jeremy May is from Durango and joined the organization as an Americorps Volunteer in service to America. May has 10 years of youth education experience, including wilderness therapy, traditional classroom…
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LPEA hires customer service representative
Piercedu1-i-syn Pierce is from Fort Morgan and has lived in Durango for 28 years. She is an avid horseback rider and was formerly employed at the Department of Motor Vehicles.…
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Farmers fear deportation of workers could hurt livelihood
From tending the plants to harvesting the grapes, it takes skill and a strong work ethic to produce the winery’s pinot noir and chardonnay, and native-born Americans just aren’t willing…
A Take on Tourism
The 5 “W’s” of the Durango Welcome Center
What: The Durango Welcome Center is the community’s “welcome mat” for visitors, new residents and long-time locals. It was built and funded in 2011 by the collaborative effort of the…
On Real Estate
Home inspection: What can you expect the seller to fix?
After your home inspector inspects the home, they will normally meet with you and verbally review the major things that were uncovered. Shortly thereafter, a written report with photos will…
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Festive furniture builder named Dolores Citizen of the Year
Heeney’s artistic style and civic duty stand out