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August 3, 2015

Discount Tire announces the opening of a new tire store at 1175 South Camino del Rio. Discount Tire will offer customers free winter tire change out at its Durango tire…

‘Breaking Bad’ homes for sale; meth labs not included
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‘Breaking Bad’ homes for sale; meth labs not included

August 1, 2015

The 3,500-square-foot home in Albuquerque’s Country Club area was used in AMC’s TV series “Breaking Bad” and is for sale.Russell Contreras/Associated Press A mother-daughter realty team said they are helping…

Pending home sales index falls in June
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Pending home sales index falls in June

August 1, 2015

The housing market took another step back Wednesday when the National Association of Realtors reported that pending sales dropped in June. The number of contracts on new home sales fell…

Boomers, millennials vie for limited rentals
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Boomers, millennials vie for limited rentals

August 1, 2015

Attorney Mike Abelson of Bethesda, Md., is one of many baby boomers who are deciding it’s easier to rent rather than having to maintain a home. Real estate analysts are…

California décor comes in many styles
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California décor comes in many styles

August 1, 2015

Designer Kim Myles uses colors and finishes in her designs that reflect light. The winner of HGTV’s “Design Star” says “California Style” décor should be laid back and hip.Kim Myles…

Rental prices rise 4.3 percent in June
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Rental prices rise 4.3 percent in June

August 1, 2015

Rental prices are rising in most cities around the country, although prices are dipping in some areas where new apartment units are starting to enter the market. Zillow said rents…

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July 28, 2015

Bear Smart Durango, a local nonprofit, would like to thank Coutts and Clark Western Foundation for its $5,000 contribution toward general operating support and Bear Smart’s Electric Fencing Incentive program.…

Here’s a primer on Durango’s business district
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Here’s a primer on Durango’s business district

July 28, 2015

Thousands of BIDs exist nationwide. These quasi-governmental entities have taxing authority to generate funds for their districts. How a BID spends its dollars takes a variety of forms depending on…

Lots of meanings behind free Windows 10 launch
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Lots of meanings behind free Windows 10 launch

July 28, 2015

Microsoft’s new Windows 10 operating system debuted Wednesday. Microsoft is offering the upgrade free to owners of Windows 7 and Windows 8. It has completely skipped over Windows 9 after…

Sales of existing homes hit 8-year high
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Sales of existing homes hit 8-year high

July 25, 2015

Realtor Stephan Marshall, top, shows a home to potential buyer Sasha Martinez in Pacifica, Calif. Home sales have hit an eight-year high, but real estate agents say there are not…

Home Depot offers $1.6B for supply company
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Home Depot offers $1.6B for supply company

July 25, 2015

Home Depot wants to move further into online sales and installation services. Last week, it announced plans to purchase Interline Brands, a building and maintenance supply company.Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press The…

Tight supply of new homes puts damper on June sales
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Tight supply of new homes puts damper on June sales

July 25, 2015

New-home sales dropped in June, suggesting that the real estate market could be cooling off.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press The Commerce Department said Friday that new-home sales slumped 6.8 percent last month…

Humanity’s family tree more crowded than thought
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Humanity’s family tree more crowded than thought

July 25, 2015

This jawbone found in Ethiopia may be evidence that another member of the early human family may have lived at the same time as “Lucy,” according to Yohannes Haile-Selassie, lead…

Mancos beer gets bottled
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Mancos beer gets bottled

July 21, 2015

MBC held the grand opening of its Public House and taproom in October 2014, and in nine months has served more than 30 recipes on tap, along with several emerging…

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July 21, 2015

Petre and Angela Maianu are offering a collection of antiques, some several-hundred-years-old, in association with Walk on Wood Hardwood Floors. The flooring business is owned and operated by their son,…

Oil guru sees a return to $100 crude
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Oil guru sees a return to $100 crude

July 21, 2015

Gary Ross, the founder of consultants PIRA Energy Group, said oil markets aren’t nearly as oversupplied as many believe and spare capacity is tight since Saudi Arabia is pumping all…

Conference invites businesswomen
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Conference invites businesswomen

July 21, 2015

Hands-on session to sharpen business skills will be offered. In addition, exhibitor tables, free one-on-one consulting and a breakout session on regional resources will be offered. The keynote speaker will…