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Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup
2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup
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Tips for home buying preparation this spring
High demand, low inventory means buyers must come prepared
Business
Across the world, luxury-home sales get a reality check
The Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, which features 29 rooms, is listing for $200 million. The global luxury housing market lost some of its sheen in 2015.Courtesy of Christie’s International…
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U.S. builders increase home construction in April
Housing starts climbed 6.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, the Commerce Department said. The increase makes up for much of March’s 9.4 percent drop…
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Home sales remain steady
Sales of existing homes rose 1.7 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.45 million, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. Americans are eagerly searching for…
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Rafters spent at record levels in 2015 year
Slow spring melt bodes well for big water right as crowds arrive
Business
Apple’s latest innovation … a big stake for Berkshire
Tech-shy Warren Buffett may be warming to 21st century technology
Business
Roll, roll, roll brother robot trucker
Startup wants to put self-driving big rigs on U.S. highways
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Business Briefs
Girls Gone Golfing will host its 10th annual event from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 at the Hillcrest Golf Club, 101 Sanborn Place. The day will includes gifts,…
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Builders remain confident
A carpenter works on the siding of a new townhouse at a construction site in Houston.Pat Sullivan/Associated Press file The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released…
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Labyrinths are winding their way into homeowners’ yards
Ancient idea has been repurposed as aid to mediation, healing
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Business fees increasing, new fees considered by Durango City Council
Some businesses receive free licenses
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San Francisco hotels all abuzz
Businesses promote sustainability with rooftop beehives
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Historic scenes may fill windows of vacant spaces in downtown Durango
City piloting project this year
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Food truck owners stack up at Main Avenue and 11th Street
Businesses open under temporary permits
Business
Number of new home building permits down in Durango
Rising supply costs aren’t deterring builders as home construction season kicks off
Local News
Colo. House, La Plata County candidates take on housing concerns
Affordable homes key issue at Home Builders forum
Business
A Facebook ‘trend’ isn’t always what you think it is
Facebook’s own description of its trending bar certainly doesn’t dissuade readers from thinking that the trending process is automated. Facebook says on its site that “Trending shows you topics that…
Business
Unfriended: Senator wants answers from Zuckerberg
S.D. Republican seeks information after claims of anti-conservative bias
Business
Business Improvement District launching online directory
Printed maps will be handled by other groups
Business
Furniture chain opens first Colorado location in Durango
SuperNova replaces For Your Home in Crossroads Center
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Business Briefs
The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First SouthWest Bank are sponsoring a half-day workshop, “Starting Your Business,” Thursday at the Durango Public Library Program Room 2, 1900 East…
Business
More Americans are expected to remodel their homes this year
A roofer works on a home in the Briar Chapel community in Chapel Hill, N.C.Gerry Broome/Associated Press file The report estimates that spending on remodeling and repairs will climb 8.6…
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Millennials struggle with saving for their down payments
A new report shows that many millennials in major metro areas have less than one-fifth of the money set aside that they will need to put down a 20 percent…