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In northern N.M., Los Alamos faces an uncertain future
Possible change in nuke lab contract could affect taxes, jobs and economic security
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Country’s largest national parks hit visitation records
Another banner year expected in 2016
Money Savvy
Success lies outside your comfort zone
Probably not. To make that leap, I bet you had to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. Your comfort zone is that place where you feel at…
Local News
Liquor store on Helen’s Store property gets approval
It’s phase one of redevelopment that could include a restaurant in phase two. The commissioners approved a conceptual plan for the property about a year ago. The liquor store was…
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Apartment construction is up, but they being built for the wealthy
Height limits, parking requirements and zoning requirements all add to the cost of building new apartments, making it more difficult for developers to make money building apartment units that are…
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U.S. home prices rise in October, housing agency says
Prices increased 0.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from September, according to a report from Washington. That matched the median estimate of 16 economists, according to data compiled by…
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Energy, weather and the outdoors driving custom home designs in Durango
builders share trends
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U.S. new-home sales rose in November after weak October
The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new-home sales rose 4.3 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 490,000. But that increase was made possible mainly because the…
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Business Briefs
Mexican Tile Designs, owned by Andy Kayner and Jenny Wrenn, offering Mexican and Spanish tile, Mexican sinks, tile murals and Saltillo flooring, has moved from downtown Durango to an expanded…
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U.S. existing home sales tank in November
Some real estate experts speculate November’s 10.5 percent drop in existing home sales could be partially due to new sales contract regulations that took effect in October. The new disclosure…
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Navajo Nation on track for first utility-scale solar plant
The $64 million plant is on track to be built by the end of 2016, using federal loans and tax credits, said Walter Haase, general manager of the Navajo Tribal…
A Take on Tourism
Respect and appreciate the holiday traveler
After all, what is a vacation but a chance to break from the repetitive routine of our daily lives? Vacations are willing exchanges of our discretionary time and money for…
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Cortez OKs land-for-jobs deal with Osprey
Backpack company gets land deal in exchange for 45 new jobs
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Holiday shopping 2015: Cheap is the new cool
Jana Montero, who has in the past bought loved ones iPods and tablets for Christmas, has changed her attitude about gift giving: This holiday season, she’s grabbing candle sets and…
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Olive Oil lovers lament: From Durango specialty stores to grocers’ shelves, bugs and fruit flies hit pocketbooks
Major Mediterranean producers in Spain, Italy and other countries faced shortages after the 2014 harvest because of bacteria, olive fruit fly infestation and unfavorable weather. It forced one small local…
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More than half of U.S. renters older than 40, study says
Many of the people who are now renting are baby boomers who lost their homes during the Great Recession, according to a new report.David Zalubowski/Associated Press This finding in a…
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November home construction recovers
The Commerce Department said Wednesday that total housing starts – both houses and apartments – climbed 10.5 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million homes.…
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Activists worry about slowing auto mileage gains
The Environmental Protection Agency said last week that fuel economy rose in 2014 by 0.2 mpg, from 24.1 mpg the year before, as the positive impact of technical improvements were…
Business
Experts: Rate hikes no cause for panic
Advisers say returns depend on more than interest rates
Local News
Durango-La Plata County Airport reports busy November
American Airlines adds capacity; taxiway project to begin in spring
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Business Briefs
Marechal Know Your Dough, a local nonprofit providing financial literacy for youth and young adults is the recipient of a Cornerstone Grant through the Community Foundation. The $1,000 award will…
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Fear and loaning: Investors are running from junk bonds
Investors are rushing out of junk bonds, spooked by the closure of a mutual fund last week that focused on some of the lowest-quality, highest-yielding bonds. The shutdown comes on…
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After California shootings, workplaces examine emergency plans
Arlene Payan holds a candle during a vigil to honor shooting victims in San Bernardino, Calif. The shootings in San Bernardino are a reminder of how vulnerable workplaces can be.…
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Fort Lewis College receives $300K grant
Partnership with Telluride Foundation brings business know-how to students
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Homebuilder sentiment slips in December
U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less confident about their sales prospects in coming months, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Tuesday.John Bazemore/Associated Press…
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High-speed Internet coming to Silverton school
Timeline for better residential service still uncertain