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US construction activity slips in December
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US construction activity slips in December

February 1, 2017

Construction spending in the U.S. dropped 0.2 percent in December, largely because of a big drop in government spending on projects.Julio Cortez/Associated Press Construction spending fell 0.2 percent after hitting…

Workers at Trump’s Washington hotel vote to join union
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Workers at Trump’s Washington hotel vote to join union

February 1, 2017

Workers at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., have voted to join the United Here Local 25 union representing about 6,500 hotel workers in the Washington, D.C., area.Alex Brandon/Associated…

Think Network hires IT support manager
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Think Network hires IT support manager

January 31, 2017

Thompsondu1-i-syn Thompson is from Ruidoso, New Mexico, and has over 15 years of experience in IT, holding positions as IT network manager and interim director at the Inn of the…

Carver Brewing to host networking event Feb. 7
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Carver Brewing to host networking event Feb. 7

January 31, 2017

The event will feature Kevin Dehlinger of Form & Function Personal Training. A free cup of coffee will be provided, with breakfast available for purchase. Reservations are required. To reserve,…

Drowning in debt? Grab this life preserver
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Drowning in debt? Grab this life preserver

January 31, 2017

If you have credit card debt, you have plenty of company. Thirty-eight percent of U.S. households are carrying credit debt. The average balance is $6,885. This level of debt can…

Stillwater Music hires staff
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Stillwater Music hires staff

January 31, 2017

Rosenberg has worked in Southwest Colorado as a teacher and professional musician for 17 years, performing with the San Juan Symphony, Music in the Mountains Festival Symphony, Kisma Brass Band,…

Tarpley RV promotes employee
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Tarpley RV promotes employee

January 31, 2017

Padovendu1-i-syn Padoven was the sales manager at Tarpley for 15 years before the promotion. For more information, call 247-8700 or visit www.tarpleyrv.com.

Grooming salon to open at Creature Comforts
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Grooming salon to open at Creature Comforts

January 31, 2017

Warnerdu1-i-syn One-on-one grooming services for dogs and cats will be offered in a holistic environment. To make an appointment or for more information, call 247-2748 or 425-3188.

Ore House to host ‘Lunches with Leaders’ Feb. 7
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Ore House to host ‘Lunches with Leaders’ Feb. 7

January 31, 2017

The event will feature guest speaker Joanne M. Spina, assistant county manager of La Plata County. Reservations are required; cost is $7.50 for Young Professionals of Durango members and $15…

Lunch & Learn to feature guest speaker Feb. 22
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Lunch & Learn to feature guest speaker Feb. 22

January 31, 2017

Participants will discuss how to deal with change and prevent businesses from becoming stagnant by breaking old habits. Reservations are required. The cost is $10 for chamber of commerce members…

Home Builders Association offering scholarships
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Home Builders Association offering scholarships

January 31, 2017

Candidates will be considered based on work ethic, interest in pursuing a career in building construction or design and a willingness to learn. Application requirements include a cover sheet with…

USDA grant trainings Feb. 6 and 7
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USDA grant trainings Feb. 6 and 7

January 31, 2017

Training for the Rural Energy for America Program, a 25 percent grant for energy efficiency improvements to existing commercial buildings or renewable energy improvements to new or existing buildings will…

Walgreens slashes offer for Rite Aid
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Walgreens slashes offer for Rite Aid

January 30, 2017

Walgreens and Rite Aid are scrapping their acquisition agreement for an amended deal that calls for a lower price and the sale of up to 1,200 stores to ease regulatory…

Pending home sales rose in December
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Pending home sales rose in December

January 30, 2017

The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rose in December as mortgage rates pushed higher.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press The National Association of Realtors said that its seasonally adjusted…

Mortgage rates up slightly for first time in ’17
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Mortgage rates up slightly for first time in ’17

January 27, 2017

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate on 30-year fixed-rate loans climbed to an average 4.19 percent from 4.09 percent last week. That was still sharply higher than a…

U.S. economic growth slowed in fourth quarter
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U.S. economic growth slowed in fourth quarter

January 27, 2017

Construction personnel work on a building project just south of Chicago’s Loop.Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press The gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of just 1.9 percent in the…

U.S. new-home sales tumble
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U.S. new-home sales tumble

January 26, 2017

New-home sales fell 10.4 percent in December, the Commerce Department reports.Pat Sullivan/Associated Press The Commerce Department said that new-home sales last month fell 10.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual…

Dow tops 20,000 for first time
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Dow tops 20,000 for first time

January 25, 2017

Specialist Frank Masiello wears a Dow 20,000 cap as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday.Richard Drew/Associated Press Strong earnings from Boeing and other big…

Stillwater Music names board member
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Stillwater Music names board member

January 24, 2017

Howedu1-i-syn Howe grew up in Durango, has a bachelor’s in biology and a master’s in geography and ecology from Colorado College and University of Wyoming. She has experience in science…

San Juan Basin Health hires new staff
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San Juan Basin Health hires new staff

January 24, 2017

South has a master’s in health management, and has 10 years of experience in community health, specializing in developing and implementing programs and providing behavioral health service and support to…

Pella Windows & Doors opens new showroom
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Pella Windows & Doors opens new showroom

January 24, 2017

du1-i-syn Windows and doors are on display to help homebuilders and architects design window packages for their clients. The showroom is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment and…

Region 9 announces new loan committee member
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Region 9 announces new loan committee member

January 24, 2017

Neerdu1-i-syn Neer is the owner of SweetBooks, a business that serves nonprofits and small businesses in Southwest Colorado, and MUNIRevs, an automated revenue collection software for municipalities. Neer is a…