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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Geocosm consortium creates reliable model in downturn
Sergey Brin, Google co-founder and a Russian immigrant, is one of many technology company executives who have immigrated to America from foreign countries. At least half of the top 20…
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…
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…
Montezuma producers’ summit held Tuesday
Many developers and home builders are excited about the new Trump administration and its promises to roll back environmental regulations – including new rules on wetlands development – they say…
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…
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…
Biochar could be a new industry in Southwest Colorado
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…
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…
Krauts ferments regional ingredients into healthful condiments and drinks
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nicola St. Mary and a coalition of other alternative medicine practitioners created Pura Vida by merging six small businesses to treat mental health issues in the Four Corners region with…
