Business
A Take on Tourism
Guv taps biking to lead state’s tourism growth
Several Durango tourism leaders attended the Governors Tourism Conference this past week in Crested Butte, where the entire choir makes it living promoting tourism. The governor delivered an upbeat report…
On Real Estate
How to buy a home with limited funds
There are a number of financing options available to help you buy a home sooner than you thought possible. Delaying your purchase will likely result in paying more for the…
Business
Durango Area Parade of Homes kicks off Sept. 25
Builders group hosts three-day event next weekend
Business
U.S. homebuilding slows in August after hot streak
Housing construction slipped slightly in August, although it remains up for the year, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. Demand for new housing is continuing to rise as the economy improves,…
Business
U.S. homebuilder sentiment hits highest level since October 2005
Construction workers work on a high-rise condominium in Doral, Fla. U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic about the market these days, with the home builders’ confidence index rising to its…
Business
Siri grows smarter with latest upgrade
With Apple’s latest software update, iPads will get several new upgrades that are included in the latest iPhone operating system. The new updates will make it easier for iPad users…
Business
Health-care apps available in U.S. top 165,000
Most apps focus on fitness or wellness by helping the user do things such as count calories or track steps walked. Doctors and other care providers also are taking a…
Regional News
Economy looks bright in Denver
report finds city’s economic trends stronger than nation’s
Business
Thinking about buying a new iPhone? Read this first
The new Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus smartphones come at a time when cellular carriers are shifting away from device subsidies. That means millions of Americans will now for…
Business
Fed’s decision on rate hike a toss-up
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, from left, with Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer, and the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System will decide this week if they will finally…
Business
Toyota launches hydrogen-fueled sedan
The new hydrogen-fueled Toyota Mirai is presented to reporters during press day at the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA now being held in Frankfurt, Germany. The car show runs through Sept.…
Business
Comets return: Football, pride back in town after 27 years
boom brings back Friday night lights in N. Dakota’s small towns
Business
Tourism helps diversify economies in Indian Country
National tourism confab held in Ignacio
Business
Durango’s small-business center names new head
first Native American to lead a SBDC in Colorado
What's Up Downtown
Everything you want to know about parking
Here are some facts about the availability of Downtown parking: The city counts the number of open spaces at all 1,000 meters downtown several times each month on different days…
Business
Business Briefs
True Boutique, post-mastectomy apparel for women, announces its opening. The business is owned by Lynn Philippon, a certified lymphedemn therapist and licensed massage therapist. The boutique is open by appointment…
Local News
Emergency relief funds now in demand
$30,000 distributed so far to those affected by Gold King spill
Business
Landing a good investment on land
For most real estate investors, residential land is purchased to hold for long periods of time, and land appreciates when there is a strong residential market, which creates a stronger…
Business
Discarded objects reborn as light fixtures
Upcycled items offer modern feel with a ‘wow factor’
Business
Shedding light on homeowners’ solar options
Google’s Project Sunroof uses the company’s Google Earth imagery to help homeowners determine how much space they have available on their roof for solar panels and how much energy a…
Business
Local builders and suppliers covet beetle-kill
Cheap, insect-damaged wood hard to get locally
Local News
Linking Silverton to the Internet gets rekindled
CenturyLink – and the town – hopes to make good on its promise this fall
Money Savvy
Your journey to financial security
Last month, I asked you to assess where you are on that journey. (If you missed that column, visit http://bit.ly/1Pvyh1U.) Today, we’ll determine your next steps given your current waypoint.…
Business
Scoring wheels – no biggie anymore
America’s once magical – now mundane – love affair with cars