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Four States Ag Expo goes back to ‘American Roots’

Everything in 1 event: Dog agility, ice cream-eating contest the latest in tractor tech

Towers of steel

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The Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado and First National Bank of Durango will host “Contract Lien Law” with Tonya…

What’s craft beer without craft barley malt

‘This is old-school heritage malting’

Former No Way Jose owner running new restaurant

Jaime Lariz, a 16-year Durango resident who formerly operated No Way Jose on Main Avenue, is the new owner of…

Builders finding ways to make homes stand up to Mother Nature’s fiercest outbursts

Although much attention has focused on green building practices, resilient-design strategies take the concept of building efficiently a step further…

Nonresidential construction bounces back

Construction spending increased 1.5 percent in January, the biggest gain since May, following a 0.6 percent increase in December, the…

A local Realtor’s story: By the numbers

Bleger In 1979, I was born in Houston. A gallon of gasoline cost 86 cents, a brand new Toyota Corolla…

Audi ranks as top car in Consumer Reports listing

Subaru, Lexus, Porsche and BMW rounded out the top five in the survey. Fiat, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Land Rover and Chrysler…

From the Extension Office Planning for the worst can make life easier for you and your family

– Randy Pausch We find comfort in planning and talking through everything: our careers, education, work projects, vacations, meals and…

Steaming Bean in Durango gets reprieve with new location

shop to move across street into lower level of Irish Embassy

Two Durango restaurants undergo changes, another closes

Guido’s remodels, Main Event to be replaced and 6512 is closed

Durango School District 9-R’s finance director leaving

will continue assisting with school budget

Steaming Bean Coffee Co. to close doors Friday in Durango

Avenue loses ‘unplanned meeting place’ after landlord, owner fail to agree

What it takes to make a living wage

The minimum wage in Colorado is $8.31 an hour, but $12.79 an hour is what you’ll actually need to earn…

Craft breweries embrace cans

phases out 12-ounce bottles, Steamworks releases canned nitro beer

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Michael Wilkinson and Chrysalis Counseling announce they will accept Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. For effective and empathetic counseling services or…

U.S. pending home sales decline in January

Contract signings for home purchases slowed in January, the National Association of Realtors reported Monday.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press The National Association…

Black is coming back in America’s kitchens

A transitional kitchen island or cart in black is a smart way to introduce the color without committing to more…

The not-so-golden U.S. housing market

demand and prices are crimping sales

An Erie success story

Victory is sweet for the town’s historic district

Warren Buffett makes case for a bright American future

Billionaire optimistic in annual letter to shareholders

Effects of vacation rental cap unclear

could reconsider inclusion of single-room rentals

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The Animas Alano Club has signed a “Letter of Intent” to purchase the Cowboy Church, 2601 Junction Creek Road in…

Slashed spending by drillers could lead to price spike

Global oil supply growth is plunging as drillers slash capital expenditures severely, Europe’s energy policy group said Monday. The decreasing…

U.S. home sales climbed in January despite weaker economy

Home prices are rising across the United States as the number of properties on the market continues to fall, the…

Consumer confidence sinks to seven-month low

Households grew more concerned about the outlook for the economy and jobs in February. The Conference Board’s consumer sentiment index…

What’s a persona to do?

Kunkel Consumer intelligence gathering has been going on for a long time, and has become its own industry. The business…

In Colorado’s political crosshairs, oil firms fight back

Anadarko anoints ‘brand ambassadors’ to fight off drilling bans

Louisa’s Movie House: Surviving in the age of streaming

Louisa’s plans move and new space