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Some minimum wage workers in New Mexico get earnings boost
According to the county, the increase takes the minimum wage in unincorporated areas from $8.85 per hour to $9.05 per hour for employees who don’t earn tips. Officials say the…
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Next home-buying class set for Jan. 26
The class is meant to make the home-buying process clear and less stressful. Some of the topics include: understanding the programs offered by HomesFund; understanding your credit score report and…
Business
Southwest Economic Outlook takes place on Tuesday
Experts in business and economics will present their view of the current status of local, state and national economies, and their predictions for the future. Robert Sonora, former FLC professor…
Business
Durango Artisan Foods makes purchases
O’Hara’s Jams and Jellies has been in business since 1996. In 2007, O’Hara’s purchased the San Juan Mountain Mustard brand and added mustards and marinades to their product lineup. All…
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Five workplace predictions for 2019
Members work on laptop computers in a common room at the Embarcadero WeWork Cos Inc. offices in San Francisco on Oct. 19, 2017.Michael Short/Bloomberg file Others fall somewhere in between.…
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Piñon Project offers free rentals of outdoor gear
Businesses, Piñon Project set up a ‘library’ for youths and organizations to borrow gear for outdoor recreation
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2018 a busy year in Durango’s business world
Many companies opened or expanded this year, others called it quits and construction was brisk
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Elevation Customer Builders welcomes new designer
Kim Eisner joins Elevation Custom Builders as an in-house designer specializing in new construction, remodels and lighting design.Courtesy Eisner brings an eye for aesthetics and experience of working more than…
Money Savvy
Here’s the money advice I’d leave to my grandkids
It has been one of my gigs since November 2009. After more than 100 columns, today is the final one that will run in The Durango Herald. I am deeply…
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U.S. long-term mortgage rates dropped to 4.55 percent average
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week, offering a slight degree of relief to would-be homebuyers after the stock market has tumbled. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says Thursday the average…
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Chiropractic practice finds a home on Main
Chiropractor focuses on animals but looks to add humans to the mix
Business
This Saturday, not Black Friday, is when the real money is spent
Super Saturday actually America’s biggest single shopping day
Business
Trump signs $867 billion farm bill into law
White House vows to seek stricter work requirement rules
Business
Stock market woes raise a nagging fear: Is a recession near?
Some analysts believe next one coming in 2019
Business
Did your favorite company donate to Democratic or Republican campaigns?
This startup will tell you
Business
Rural bankers survey climbs back up to growth level
The overall index of the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet survey for December climbed back above growth neutral to hit 54.2, compared with 49.9 in November. Any score above 50 suggests…
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Homebuilder sentiment tumbles to weakest in three years
Shortage of affordably-priced listings one culprit
Business
Expand your home-buying options with a fixer-upper mortgage
Two major types of loans available
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Starting a business seminar Jan. 8
The seminar will touch on various aspects of starting a business, including registration issues, legal structure, business planning process, financing and more. Registration is required, and the fee is $25.…
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Durango bank CEO designs app to aid disadvantaged businesses in securing financing
Hello Bello being tested over the next year
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Retailers realize smartphone is future of store experience
Retailers realize smartphone is future of store experience
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Global bankers spurn Trump’s pleas to keep making loans for coal
Moves underscore president’s minimal influence on world stage
Business
Durango’s Payless shoe store to close
The Payless ShoeSource store in Durango will close at the end of the month, said Lauren Jeffords, senior director of communications with the discount shoe chain.Patrick Armijo/Durango Herald Jeffords said…