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Talk examines affordable housing
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Talk examines affordable housing

March 20, 2019

Rachel Taylor-Saghie with Habitat for Humanity will make the presentation. The event is sponsored by the Durango Chamber of Commerce and reservations are required. To make reservations call the chamber…

After Ours Flowers is now After Ours Caterier
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After Ours Flowers is now After Ours Caterier

March 20, 2019

Located at Highway 172 and County Road 221, After Ours Caterier has expanded its services from flowers and gifts to now offer catering and personal chef services for offices and…

Visit Durango Board of Directors now accepting applications
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Visit Durango Board of Directors now accepting applications

March 14, 2019

The board is looking for people interested in representing the Small Lodging Properties and Art Galleries and Cultural Attractions segments of the Durango/La Plata County tourism industry. Applicants interested in…

Community Foundation to sponsor nonprofit financial training
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Community Foundation to sponsor nonprofit financial training

March 13, 2019

The seminar will help nonprofit leaders understand their organization’s business model, operating performance and financial health. Participants will leave feeling equipped to make strategic decisions informed by their own financial…

SkyWerx Internet is now Visionary Broadband
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SkyWerx Internet is now Visionary Broadband

March 13, 2019

SkyWerx was launched by Justin Davis and his brother, Jered, in 2003, providing Internet service to Pagosa Springs and Durango and later expanding to serve customers in Southwest Colorado to…

Durango is named as a Colorado Challenge Community
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Durango is named as a Colorado Challenge Community

March 13, 2019

The Southwest Corridor – Durango-Ouray-Silverton – was chosen to address the challenge of “Creating a sustainable business ecosystem.” Durango-Silverton-Ouray is a corridor for the brave of heart. The Million Dollar…

US mortgage rates increased this week; 30-year at 4.41 pct.
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US mortgage rates increased this week; 30-year at 4.41 pct.

March 7, 2019

On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose modestly this week.Steven Senne/Associated Press Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage increased…

Cottonwood Consulting LLC opens office in Bodo Park
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Cottonwood Consulting LLC opens office in Bodo Park

March 6, 2019

Cottonwood Consulting is a locally owned environmental consulting firm providing cost-effective environmental solutions to the oil and gas, construction, mining, real estate, utilities and transportation industries. Co-founders and long-time Durango…

Thrive Coalition to hold monthly meeting
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Thrive Coalition to hold monthly meeting

March 6, 2019

La Plata County Thrive Living Wage Coalition is a non-profit organization working to enhance the quality of life through fair and just wages for all. The Thrive Coalition meets the…

Wells Group to present real estate forecast
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Wells Group to present real estate forecast

March 6, 2019

The presentation will feature a commercial real estate appraiser and economist who will provide information about our local economy, real estate sales over the last year, construction forecasts, tourism info,…