Business U.S. new-home sales jump 5.4 percent in July A sold sign is displayed outside a new home under construction in Mechanicsville, Va.Steve Helber/Associated Press file photo The Commerce… August 29, 2015
Business Make room if you’re sharing a bathroom The Veris F-digital controller lets individuals activate pre-set water temperatures on bathroom sinks using their fingertips. The controller can make… August 29, 2015
Business Why millennials shouldn’t rush into homeownership Now some economists say that may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Young people might end up more… August 29, 2015
Business Why Americans waiting longer than ever to buy first homes Young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes, and when they do buy a home, they… August 29, 2015
Local News Linking Silverton to the Internet gets rekindled CenturyLink – and the town – hopes to make good on its promise this fall August 29, 2015
Business Business Briefs Kent Curtis, CEO of First Southwest Bank, announced the addition of Paul Broderick to the bank’s senior lending team as… August 25, 2015
Business U.S. stocks extend losses as early rally fades S&P 500 down 12 percent from record May 21 close August 25, 2015
Business Survey: Recalls make Americans less satisfied with cars Japanese seat belt and air-bag maker Takata Corp. Chairman and CEO Shigehisa Takada explains problems with the firm’s air bags… August 25, 2015
What's Up Downtown Panhandling? Support our local charities Like many communities around the country, Durango has experienced a dramatic increase in panhandling. There are many organizations working diligently… August 25, 2015
Business We’re a fledgling startup culture young firms are hoping to blossom here in Durango August 25, 2015
Business Local housing market shows strong numbers Durango’s Rivergate Lofts overlook the Animas River. The Wells Group’s Don Ricedorff says his company has “fielded a number of… August 22, 2015
Business High school could spur new growth in Cortez A new house under construction in the Southern Bluffs subdivision has a view of the new Montezuma-Cortez High School.Sam Green/Cortez… August 22, 2015
Business Single-family housing starts soar in July A roofer works on a home under construction in the Briar Chapel community in Chapel Hill, N.C.Gerry Broome/Associated Press Housing… August 22, 2015
Business Trump empire had less luxurious beginning The Coney Island complex, completed in 1964, was no luxury residence, either. It was a modest brown-brick development, seven sturdy,… August 22, 2015
Local News Contributions to emergency-relief fund are growing What’s missing in this photo cutout board at Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours on Aug. 9 are… August 20, 2015
Business Judge denies N.M. drilling injunction U.S. District Judge James Browning issued his ruling late Friday. An environmental group said Monday it plans to appeal. The… August 18, 2015
Business Business Briefs Scenic Aperture announced its opening at 708 Main Ave. Scenic Aperture’s Durango gallery features fine-art nature photography of the Four… August 18, 2015
Money Savvy Final destination financial security: Where are you on your journey? Most people don’t. A Money Pulse survey found 62 percent of Americans cannot cover a $500 unexpected expense. This level… August 18, 2015
A Take on Tourism Tourism in the aftermath of Gold King After the initial announcement, the Durango Area Tourism Office was immediately plugged into communications with multiple agencies that were monitoring… August 18, 2015
Business Oil and gas leases proposed deferred because of their proximity to Lone Mesa park August 18, 2015
Business Mine spill hits Navajo Nation hard extends beyond farming and ranching to spiritual life August 18, 2015
Business U.S. homebuilder sentiment improves in August Construction workers work on a new large apartment complex in Scottsdale, Ariz.Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press file photo The National Association… August 17, 2015
Business Grad has a crate answer to Bay area’s housing crisis Luke Iseman is hoping to develop a business leasing his cargo-container homes to people in San Francisco. High housing costs… August 15, 2015
Business 1 in 10 San Franciscans can afford to buy a home Ten percent of San Franciscans could afford to buy a single-family home, down from 12 percent in the first quarter,… August 15, 2015
Business Study links vacation rentals to housing crisis From Breckenridge to Park City, mountain towns cracked down – starting in 2009 – on property owners who were renting… August 15, 2015
Business This may be a good time for some change Switching your insurer, other providers could save you money August 15, 2015
Business Facial-recognition tool raises privacy concerns Facebook says this enhances the user experience. But privacy advocates say the company’s technology – which regulators in Europe and… August 15, 2015