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Homestyle Railroad Cafe opens in Dolores
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Homestyle Railroad Cafe opens in Dolores

February 28, 2017

Brian MacPherson is confident his new restaurant, The Railroad Cafe at 101 S. 11th St. in Dolores, will “be a hit” with customers.Sam Green/The Journal MacPherson has wanted to own…

Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in January
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Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in January

February 27, 2017

Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in January 2017 as rising prices and a dwindling supply of available homes appeared to frustrate many potential buyers.Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press file The…

Not without my dog
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Not without my dog

February 24, 2017

Pets influence Durangoans’ real estate decisions

New home sales rise in sign of housing market health
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New home sales rise in sign of housing market health

February 24, 2017

New home sales were up 3.7 percent in January, according to the Commerce Department.Matt York/Associated Press file New home sales rose 3.7 percent to a seasonally-adjusted 555,000, the Commerce Department…

J.C. Penney to close more stores
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J.C. Penney to close more stores

February 24, 2017

J.C. Penney said Friday it will be closing anywhere from 130 to 140 stores as well as two distribution centers over the next several months as it tries to improve…

Claims for U.S. jobless benefits tick up
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Claims for U.S. jobless benefits tick up

February 23, 2017

The Labor Department said Thursday that 244,000 Americans applied for jobless aid last week, up by 6,000 from the previous week.Mike Groll/Associated Press file Jobless claims rose by 6,000 to…

Study: Technology trouble dents car and truck reliability
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Study: Technology trouble dents car and truck reliability

February 22, 2017

Technology glitches including Bluetooth phone pairing and misunderstood voice commands dented car and truck reliability scores in a major survey of automobile owners. Lexus and Porsche tied for the top…

Existing home sales pick up speed in U.S.
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Existing home sales pick up speed in U.S.

February 22, 2017

The National Association of Realtors reported home sales rose 3.3 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.69 million.Alan Diaz/Associated Press file Home sales rose 3.3 percent…

Tunisian student interning at LPEA
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Tunisian student interning at LPEA

February 21, 2017

Ammardu1-i-syn Ammar was chosen for a full scholarship to attend FLC. As part of the scholarship requirements, she must have an internship in her academic field of choice, which in…

Unitarian Church to host presentation on retirement March 1
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Unitarian Church to host presentation on retirement March 1

February 21, 2017

Participants will learn about personal attitudes, finances and goals related to retirement. Speakers will be Allision Anderson, financial wellness coach, and Liza Tregillus, a play therapist. Space is limited. To…

Stillwater Music welcomes new board directors
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Stillwater Music welcomes new board directors

February 21, 2017

Sellers graduated from Fort Lewis College with a sociology degree. She is the current marketing coordinator and executive assistant at First Southwest Bank, and has a variety of musical experience.…

New cryotherapy spa now open
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New cryotherapy spa now open

February 21, 2017

Cryotherapy uses nitrogen to cool the human body to subzero temperatures to provide therapy services. CryoMedSpa Durango is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. To schedule an appointment, call 247-4113. For…

Community Foundation appoints new board members
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Community Foundation appoints new board members

February 21, 2017

Finney has lived in Colorado for 57 years, graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder, and worked as an oil and gas engineering technician. He now acts as a grant writer.…

What’s up in  the downhill  ski business?
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What’s up in the downhill ski business?

February 21, 2017

Bob Kunkeldu1-i-syn So do you know your ski industry facts? For certain, skiing in the U.S. is big business, to the tune of about $6 billion a year. Over the…

Burger King, Tim Hortons owner adding Popeyes to holdings
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Burger King, Tim Hortons owner adding Popeyes to holdings

February 21, 2017

Restaurant Brands International, which owns the Burger King and Tim Hortons chains, is buying the Popeyes friend chicken chain for $1.8 billion.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press file NEW YORK – The…

Seasons to host annual fundraiser Feb. 22
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Seasons to host annual fundraiser Feb. 22

February 20, 2017

The event will benefit the 100 Club, which provides financial and welfare assistance to families of law enforcement and firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty.…