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The number of Coloradans passing GED test plummets since 2014 rewrite
same is happening in Durango
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The Durango KOA Holiday has earned the 2016 KOA President’s and Founder’s awards from Kampgrounds of America Inc. The awards were presented Nov. 18 at KOA’s annual International Convention in…
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Durango businesses look for strong seasonal sales
Maria’s Bookshop sees early shopping; Ski Barn open Thanksgiving for Purgatory skiers
A Take on Tourism
Region enjoying the small catch but missing the big boat
These are wonderful types of visitors to host because they are here for fun and adventure. Whether we are teaching them to ski, guiding their river raft, or leading their…
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Seeking tax dodge, Pfizer flees to Ireland
Drugmaker’s megamerger with Allergan sparks outcry
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Mobile home park sales in Durango can be disheartening, expensive for tenants
In recent months, tenants in two of Durango’s major mobile home parks have had to consider the idea. Island Cove Park was placed on the market with a $6.75 million…
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Housing construction slumps in October
Apartment construction fell in October, although economists say the jump in people moving into apartments could lead to further construction in the months ahead.John Raoux/Associated Press file photo Housing starts…
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Rent hikes show signs of easing
Rental price increases may be slowing down in much of the country, according to real estate website Zillow. Zillow reported that rental prices rose at a slower pace in October.David…
On Real Estate
Making sense of mortgage insurance
There are generally two categories of mortgage insurance: government-sponsored programs and private mortgage insurance, or PMI. Generally, all government programs require mortgage insurance, regardless of the size of the down…
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Think you want a tiny house? Businesses offer a tryout first
Their curiosity led them to the hills of New Hampshire, where a business that started at Harvard University rents out tiny houses for $99 a night. The company, Getaway, has…
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U.S. homebuilder sentiment slips in November
A builder works on the roof of a new home under construction in Wilmette, Ill.Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press file photo The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index…
Outdoors
Purgatory Resort ready to usher in 50th season Saturday
1 and two terrain parks will be open this Saturday
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The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host Tuesday Talk at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 1 at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. This is a casual networking event. Participants will receive…
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Oil producers hungry for deals drool over west Texas ‘tiramisu’
Drilling in area could produce 40 percent rate of return
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Robot keeps track of inventory for retail businesses
Scanning the aisles takes on a whole new meaning
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Women’s Resource Center combating gender bias
Coaching helps eliminate reasons for bias during interviews
What's Up Downtown
Science guides downtown parking prices
Parking Demand Management is the science of parking and leans on the basic economic theories of supply, demand and pricing. When done to its fullest, Parking Demand Management allows for…
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Mixed views on Gold King/real estate correlation
brokers think the spill may be at least part of the puzzle
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New reports show divided housing market
First-time buyers account for less than a third of the 5 million homes sold so far in the United States. First-timers have typically accounted for more than 40 percent of…
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Tiny house, with kids: Families find rewards in living small
“I was looking for less to clean,” Laura Baird said. “Less upkeep, less impact on the environment, less electricity, less use of resources.” Living with less is the philosophy behind…
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Make your living room fit your way of living
Media cabinets with slatted doors, such as this Marin 58-Inch Media Console, offer space to conceal all your remote controls and other electronics without interfering with your television’s remote signals.Lindsey…
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Summertime market tumble rattled few investors
So say figures from Fidelity, which could see how individual investors in general behaved by looking at its 13.5 million 401(k) and 6 million IRA accounts as stocks tumbled during…
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Business Briefs
Sorrel Sky Gallery welcomes new sales associate, Ariel Rodriguez, to its team. Rodriguez has a specialized knowledge of diamonds and a background in fine jewelry sales. She recently relocated to…
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After poking Facebook, life ain’t easy for site named Tsu
Sebastian Sobczak, CEO of Tsu.co, is currently battling social-media giant Facebook. Tsu.co is winning converts to its social network by paying them for their posts. Facebook currently blocks all links…