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It’s starting to look like the holidays
What's Up Downtown

It’s starting to look like the holidays

November 24, 2018

The 11th annual Be Local Coupon Book release party is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Derailed Pour House. The Be Local Coupon Book contains more than 100…

Know Your Dough looking for volunteer coordinator
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Know Your Dough looking for volunteer coordinator

November 23, 2018

This volunteer position would assist staff in recruiting and organizing volunteers in anticipation of delivering financial literacy programs locally. The nonprofit currently has 25 active volunteers and is in need…

San Juan County-based recovery project receives award
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San Juan County-based recovery project receives award

November 23, 2018

The recovery coordinator develops a resiliency plan for businesses and identifies opportunities for economic diversification, according to Terry Blair-Burton, Region 9 program administrator. The position is held by Melanie Russek,…

Figure out your financial priorities
Money Savvy

Figure out your financial priorities

November 17, 2018

Next year may look vastly different for you, but the truth is, our financial years are similar because at the root of it all, money can only be spent, saved…

30-year mortgage rate flat; still highest since 2011
Business

30-year mortgage rate flat; still highest since 2011

November 16, 2018

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged from last week at 4.94 percent. That’s the highest level for the benchmark rate…

Southwest Colorado Women in Business nominations
Business

Southwest Colorado Women in Business nominations

November 16, 2018

Categories include sales / professional, nonprofit, business owner, emerging, homes, arts and culture, fitness, tourism and medical professionals and caregivers. For more information about the categories and how to nominate,…

New Ignacio preschool opening in January
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New Ignacio preschool opening in January

November 16, 2018

The Ignacio Early Learning Program will offer preschool for 3- to 5-year-olds for $36 per day. The program will be offered in a licensed facility and staffed with experienced early…

Pueblo Community College welcomes Doug Parker
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Pueblo Community College welcomes Doug Parker

November 16, 2018

Parkerdu1-i-syn Parker was a police officer for nearly 36 years in Denver and Littleton and a SWAT officer for 26 years. From 2008 to 2011, Parker served as emergency manager…

Cruise Planners docks in Durango
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Cruise Planners docks in Durango

November 16, 2018

Clutingerdu1-i-syn Owner and travel advisor Laura Clutinger specializes in getting to know clients, focusing on details and fulfilling visions within budgets. Cruise Planners is located at 79 Ponderosa Way in…

Deadline to apply for SBA drought loans is Dec. 12
Business

Deadline to apply for SBA drought loans is Dec. 12

November 16, 2018

Small nonfarm businesses in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico have until Dec. 12 to apply for a Small Business Administration federal disaster loan for economic injury. The low-interest loans…