Business
Lotsa Pasta and That’za Pizza reopening in Cortez
Restaurant taking over site of Jimmer’s Backcountry BBQ
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US home prices rose 3% year over year in February
On Tuesday, the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index for February was released. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 3% from a year earlier, down from…
Business
Crude sinks as Russian flows resume, world awaits Iran sanctions
Futures slipped as much as 1.3% in New York on Monday. Russia said it solved an oil-contamination problem that halted some shipments to eastern Europe last week. Waivers that allowed…
Business
U.S. long-term mortgage rates down; 30-year average at 4.14%
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 4.14% from 4.20% last week. By contrast, a year ago the benchmark rate stood…
Business
Wells Group agent honored
With over 1.3 million Realtors in the country, Osborn said he is honored to be recognized by such a prestigious club. Osborn is licensed in both Colorado and New Mexico.…
Business
Business After Hours will be May 16
Wine will be provided by Fox Fire Farms and food will be from The Yellow Carrot. The business networking event is sponsored by the Durango Chamber of Commerce.
Business
Mountain Bike Specialists staff member receives accreditation
The goal of this training was to develop skills that will benefit customers. MBS believes in investing in continued education because they believe advanced knowledge is an essential component of…
Business
Many college grads feel their grip on middle class loosening
New graduates line up before the start of the 2018 Bergen Community College commencement at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. A college degree has long been a ticket to…
From the Chamber
Have a voice in our economy
For many years, he presented before Leadership La Plata – and this is an anecdotal story because it happened during an LLP Retreat prior to my being accepted to the…
Business
Home buyer classes coming at FLC
There will be periodic breaks, as well as an hour lunch. Keep in mind this may not be enough time to leave the site and purchase lunch. There is a…
Business
Mantell-Hecathorn Builders adds to team
Doolin has been a licensed Contractor for over 25 years and worked in the industry for more than 30 years. After 17 years of successfully owning and operating his own…
Business
Tailwind Nutrition named as finalist for 2019 Wright Awards
Tailwind made the cut from more than 125 companies to join 12 others in the running for the award. The 13 finalists were selected for their representation of outdoor culture…
Business
Renovated 49 Lounge opens
On Saturday, the 49 Lounge will show the running of the 145th Kentucky Derby on the new video wall. Also, on Saturday, Sky Ute Casino Resort will be having a…
Business
Community Compassion Outreach announces new board members
Daniel Morgenstern cofounded the Affordable Housing Task Force, leading to the creation of the Regional Housing Alliance (now HomesFund). He has served on numerous boards including Habitat for Humanity, the…
Business
Downtown Colorado recognized Durango with award
DCI’s Governor’s Awards for Downtown Excellence recognize outstanding projects and people in Colorado that demonstrate creativity in the face of challenges, unlikely and enduring partnerships and dedication to community to…
Business
SBDC to host Starting Your Business workshop
Starting a business can be challenging and uncertain. This course is designed to help you navigate through the steps needed to start a successful business. Presenters include a small business…
Business
Bird’s chicken restaurant to open next week in Durango
Fast-casual eatery to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner
Local News
Gas prices expected to break $3 per gallon this summer in Durango
High cost not expected to hurt travel, tourism
Local News
Flower/coffee shop, medical tourism site among ideas pitched by Fort Lewis College students
Passion, personal experience inspire business plans at Hawk Tank
Local News
Ideas for possible Cortez-area convention center expand
Informal survey favors concerts, American food and Navajo tacos
Business
Montezuma County board not supportive of farm events permit
Green Table Farms’ application is too broad, board members say
Local First
Local solutions to health care could provide financial relief
Ask anyone living in La Plata County about health care, and you will probably hear the same story: rising costs, less coverage and no relief. I recently heard a statement…
Business
Bankers survey: March floods in Midwest hitting farmers hard
The Rural Mainstreet survey for April, released Thursday, shows the survey’s overall index dropping from 52.9 in March to 50 this month. Any score above 50 suggests a growing economy,…
Business
Colorado could be next state to let its employees collectively bargain
House Bill 19-1273 cements the right of state employees to form unions, which could represent either single departments or state workers as a whole. It also outlines a process for…
Business
U.S. mortgage rates increased this week with 30-year at 4.17%
On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported the average rate on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 4.17% from 4.12% last week.Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate…
Business
Colorado city votes to rename ‘Swastika Acres’ neighborhood
KDVR-TV reports the Cherry Hills Village City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a name change to “Old Cherry Hills” to prevent future controversy. The neighborhood in the Denver suburb…