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Holidays are when downtown really shines
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Holidays are when downtown really shines

October 21, 2014

Tim Walsworth The good news is we’re moving into the time of year when downtown is “The” place to be. Kudos go out to all our downtown merchants who help…

U.S. existing home sales rise in September
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U.S. existing home sales rise in September

October 21, 2014

A “For Sale” sign is posted on a home in Monterey Park, Calif. The National Association of Realtors Tuesday said existing home sales were up in September, although the sales…

Construction boom
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Construction boom

October 21, 2014

a job? This is the industry to be in for La Plata County

U.S. builders grow less confident about sales
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U.S. builders grow less confident about sales

October 18, 2014

Construction crews work on a home in the Brunswick Forest neighborhood in Leland, N.C.Mike Spencer/The Star-News The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index dropped to a reading of 54…

Items can provide critter comforts
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Items can provide critter comforts

October 18, 2014

Folding steps like these help ease the transport of elderly pets and can be conveniently stored at home or in your vehicle.Wayfair.com/Associated Press Easy lifting Arthritis is one of the…

Home values continue  to appreciate
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Home values continue to appreciate

October 18, 2014

The previous high was in 2006, reaching $335,000 for all residential real estate in La Plata County, and the new high is $336,200. The median price is up 9.15 percent…

Music player learns your listening habits
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Music player learns your listening habits

October 18, 2014

The Aether Cone music player. dubbed a “thinking” music player, costs $399 and can stream music from $10-a-month Rdio Unlimited accounts.Mark Lennihan/Associated Press The idea behind the $399 Aether Cone…

Stock rally peters out
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Stock rally peters out

October 14, 2014

The decline in oil prices followed forecasts for weaker global demand this year and next, a sign of slowing economic growth. Chevron fell 2 percent, helping to drag down the…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

October 14, 2014

Four Corners Eye Clinic, 575 Rivergate Lane, Suite 212, announces the addition of Dr. Karyn Bourke to its practice. Bourke received her medical degree from Medical College of Georgia’s School…

Economic gloom
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Economic gloom

October 14, 2014

global economy could lead Fed to delay interest rate hike

How well do you know your dough?
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How well do you know your dough?

October 14, 2014

The program Know Your Dough will be collaborating with Durango School District 9-R to lead personal finance lessons and discussions in government and history classes. Launched in 2013, Know Your…

Homebuilders offer freebies as markets cool
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Homebuilders offer freebies as markets cool

October 11, 2014

Builders in Phoenix and areas from Sacramento, California, to Orlando, Florida, are sweetening offers as sales slow in some of the country’s most volatile housing markets.Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News Beben,…

Qualifying for a mortgage loan may be harder
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Qualifying for a mortgage loan may be harder

October 11, 2014

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald – DURANGO, CO- 08/04/14 – Mike and Judy Malone If Bernanke can’t refinance and President Barack Obama may not qualify for a mortgage … where does that…

GM recall behind schedule
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GM recall behind schedule

October 11, 2014

Despite the heavy publicity surrounding the scandal, many drivers evidently haven’t heard of the recall or haven’t grasped how serious the defect is because it hasn’t given them any trouble.…

Gas mileage for new cars hits records
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Gas mileage for new cars hits records

October 11, 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency says fuel economy last year rose one-half mile per gallon over the 2012 model year, mainly because automakers have improved gasoline engines and transmissions and added…

Business Briefs
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Business Briefs

October 7, 2014

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community announces new leaders of its administrative team at the 32nd Street Assisted Living community: Heather Downing, executive director, has been promoted after serving as activities director…

Political fliers don’t make good econ textbooks
Thoughts Along The Way

Political fliers don’t make good econ textbooks

October 7, 2014

Most of those voters have already made their decisions, but that doesn’t seem to stop any number of tax-exempt political organizations from showering hapless voters with a seemingly endless supply…

Region 9 welcomes 3 new board members
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Region 9 welcomes 3 new board members

October 7, 2014

Hancock is the administrator for the town of Dolores and will be representing Dolores. Suckla is a Montezuma County Commissioner and Alley serves as a trustee for the town of…