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State Sen. Irene Aguilar makes case for ColoradoCare
Single-payer system could save employees money
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Pending U.S. home sales slumped in May amid supply shortage
The National Association of Realtors said fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in May, the first drop in pending home sales in two years.Elise Amendola/Associated Press file The National…
A Take on Tourism
Who you are is where you were when
Where we grew up, when we grew up, how we grew up and the unique experiences we had make us different from everyone else. This shapes how we see the…
Business
SW Colorado Companies to Watch talk about challenges
Three Southwest companies make annual list
Business
Dow Chemical plans 2,500 job cuts
Dow Chemical Co. is planning to take full control of its Dow Corning Corp. to save the company about $400 million a year.Richard Drew/Associated Press file The company will take…
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Business Briefs
Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., and the Durango Chamber of Commerce will host Tuesday Talk: Coffee at Carver’s from 7:45 to 9 a.m. July 5. This is a good…
Local News
Photo: Francisco’s name to grace building
Jason Bowers, top, and Phillip Diggs, both with Creative Color Solutions, repaint the front sign on top of the old Francisco’s Restaurante y Cantina, keeping the name on the Main…
Business
U.S. new-home sales tumbled in May after a surge in April
A “Sold” sign rests in front of a house under construction in Walpole, Mass.Steven Senne/Associated Press file New-home sales declined 6 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted rate of…
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Existing home sales soaring
Americans snapped up houses in May almost as soon as properties were listed, fueling the strongest sales rate in nearly a decade, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.Elise Amendola/Associated…
On Real Estate
Here’s some changes you can really believe in
These communities started in the 1880s as a hot bed for mining because of the discovery of silver, gold and uranium in the mountains near towns like Silverton. This little…
Business
Number of Durango home buyers 34 and under is declining
Despite market challenges, some young Durangoans have pulled off a home purchase
Business
Robots behind the counter?
Ex-McDonald’s CEO says raising the minimum wage will help technology take jobs
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Business Briefs
Dr. David P. Anderson, DDS, is accepting new patients starting Wednesday at his new office at 555 Rivergate Lane, B1-109. Anderson is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy…
Business
Neighborhood watch: Online startups tackle local news
Denverite plans both original stories and rewrites from others
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Entrepreneur seeks to keep glass out of the trash
Durango Glass Project arises from city closing drop off sites
What's Up Downtown
Homelessness in Durango: Finding a fix
Homelessness is a problem, so the Durango Business Improvement District helped organize the summit and represented downtown and north Main Avenue businesses. General Irv Halter, director of the Colorado Department…
Business
A millennial’s long journey to a post-recession loan
In her initial attempt at obtaining a mortgage, the bank wanted a copy of her diploma from Rutgers University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. It asked…
Business
U.S. homebuilders growing more confident about sales
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo’s report on homebuilder sentiment rose to its highest level since the beginning of the year in June, indicating builders are hopeful that the…
Business
U.S. home construction down slightly in May
More builders are focusing on single-family home construction although home construction slipped slight in May, according to the Commerce Department.Matt York/Associated Press Housing starts ticked down 0.3 percent to a…
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Community support for Kuss family continues
Business fundraisers, donations add to memorial funds
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Spikes in health insurance rates hit home
Proposed premium hikes rattle consumers paying their own way
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Business Briefs
Four Corners Eye Clinic, 575 Rivergate Lane, Suite 212, will host Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Catering will be done by Hot Tomatoes Catering and door…
Business
November vote big for oil, gas firms
Heavy hitters expected to jump in state fight on proposed oil, gas ballot initiatives
Money Savvy
Find your ‘Why’ and live a life of purpose
Do you know what you would be doing? What impact you would be making? How you would feel? If you are living an engaged life, congratulations! Sixty-eight percent of Americans…
Business
Agents say real estate market isn’t as fun as it used to be
Colorado Realtor Mark Ferguson of Greeley, says his real estate agents could “be doing so much better” if there were more houses on the market to sell. Ferguson is with…
On Real Estate
The four keys to pricing your home for a profitable sale
Having good information about the local real estate market is essential for homeowners in deciding how to price their homes for sale.Alex Brandon/Associated Press file Home pricing may be one…