Business

Orthodontist Dr. Fletcher retires

Phillis and her husband, Eben, moved to Durango from New Hampshire. While in New Hampshire, she graduated from Villanova University…

December 6, 2016

Business

Bureaucracy can impact home prices

A new analysis suggests that bureaucracy may play a larger role than thought in driving up housing costs in some…

December 4, 2016

Business

U.S. home prices surpass pre-recession peak

A sold sign is displayed in the yard of a newly built home in the Briar Chapel community in Chapel…

December 4, 2016

Business

Firms extend credit card deadlines

Visa and Mastercard are giving gasoline station owners an extra three years to install new chip-card readers in their fuel…

December 4, 2016

Local News

Atmos Energy finishes first phase of construction in Durango

Upgrade of infrastructure will continue in 2018

December 3, 2016

Local News

Serenity Spa and Boutique opens on Main Avenue in downtown Durango

shop offers ‘shabby chic Texas’

December 3, 2016

On Real Estate

Winter can be good time to go house shopping

There are two types of sellers: those who are motivated to sell and those who have plenty of time and…

December 3, 2016

Local News

Green Lab Solutions gets green light from city of Durango

Marijuana testing facility aims for January opening

December 3, 2016

Business

Texas, California sending many new residents to Colorado

data shows Coloradans are top migrants to county

December 3, 2016

Business

US construction spending up 0.5 percent in October

A dump truck drives past the construction site of a high-rise building in Boston.Steven Senne/Associated Press Construction spending rose 0.5…

December 1, 2016

Local News

U.S. Senate OKs bill to explore impact of outdoor industry

Economic data could inform decisions that affect recreation

November 30, 2016

Local News

Pot shop moratorium proposed

Durango City Council considers re-evaluating rules

November 29, 2016

Business

Rapid Device Repair opens on Main

Rapid Device Repair opened this month on Main Avenue and focuses on cellphone and tablet repair.Courtesy Rapid Device Repair Charles…

November 29, 2016

Business

Many companies short on disaster insurance

Kathy Laurenti, owner of North Denver Sausage, is rebuilding her retail store and production facility after it was heavily damaged…

November 29, 2016

Business

Minimum wage increases could challenge small business

hikes may not keep up with cost of living

November 29, 2016

Business

Steamworks and El Moro hire HR manager and controller

The new positions are dedicated to HR and finance to encourage further expansion after hitting a high point of 220…

November 29, 2016

Business

Sticks & Stones Handmade helps arts ed

The owners of Sticks & Stones Handmade are asking local artists to help benefit art education.Courtesy Sticks & Stones Artists…

November 29, 2016

Business

15 employers join recognition program

The businesses are: 81301 Coffee Roasters, Advanced Concrete Solutions, Animas Surgical Hospital, Calcom Solar, Crazy Dog Window Washing, Durango Small…

November 29, 2016

Business

Carver’s to host talk

A free cup of coffee will be offered to each guest participating in the discussion, and attendees are encouraged to…

November 29, 2016

Business

Business Solutions to host lunch

The event includes lunch by Hot Tomatoes Catering and will cover how to save money upgrading your business technology while…

November 29, 2016

Business

Cyber Monday losing some of its luster

Tashalee Rodriguez, of Boston, uses a smartphone app while shopping at Macy’s in downtown Boston.Michael Dwyer/Associated Press file Online spending…

November 29, 2016

Money Savvy

Simple rule to gain financial success

It’s easy to understand but can be difficult to use. If you do though, its power is transformative. I’ve seen…

November 29, 2016

Business

Sales of new homes slipped in October

A “Sold” sign sits in front of a house under the final stages of construction in Plano, Texas.LM Otero/Associated Press…

November 27, 2016

On Real Estate

Walkable, rideable neighborhoods are here to stay

It is elementary, my friends. The convenience of shopping, restaurants, art and music activities, river trails and open space are…

November 27, 2016

Business

Chinese on worldwide buying spree

But here at the city’s biggest international property fair – a frenetic gathering of brokers, developers and other real estate…

November 27, 2016

Business

New standards make today’s home fireplace units much more efficient

How often the unit will be used, whether its purpose is ornamental or utilitarian, a homeowner’s cost limitations, or whether…

November 25, 2016

Business

Thanksgiving Day shopping is here to stay – with some tweaks

More retailers and mall owners are giving up on opening on Thanksgiving because they don’t believe opening is profitable. Many…

November 22, 2016

Business

Osprey Packs names new top executives

Cortez-based firm hires CamelBak, Black Diamond leaders

November 22, 2016

A Take on Tourism

Durango has that special ‘snuggle factor’

Sure, we understand being called out as a great place for outdoor recreation, nationally acclaimed galleries and having more than…

November 22, 2016

Business

Ed Morlan SCAPE Entrepreneurs Fund established

The Ed Morlan SCAPE Entrepreneurs Fund has been established. Morlan was a founding member whose passion, support and enthusiasm made…

November 22, 2016