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Mayors form coalition to remove marijuana from federal list of illegal drugs
expressed support to ease federal ban on pot
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Glut of marijuana in Oregon is cautionary tale, experts say
shops being priced out of market
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Wells Group agent passes exam
Osborndu1-i-syn Osborn received 104 hours of required education and passed an exam, which earned him the Accredited Land Consultant designation, which is an achievement that less than 1 percent of…
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Occasions Bridal Formal Tuxedo has new owner
Hilldu1-i-syn According to a news release, Hill will expand the business to offer alteration, customization and garment-making services. Occasions will continue to offer wedding, formal and social-occasion dresses, and provide…
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Solar economics topic of next Lunch and Learn
Participants are asked to bring an electric bill to help learn about how solar energy can save money. Cost is $13 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. Hot Tomatoes…
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Kennebec Wealth Management hires one
Kussdu1-i-syn Kuss has 18 years of industry experience. She has earned several Financial Industry Regulatory Authority licenses and Colorado Life, Health and Variable insurance licenses. Kennebec Wealth Management offers retirement…
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Berkshire Hathaway announces affiliate
The new Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Durango Real Estate Group is located at 600 Main Ave, Suite 102. The announcement was issued by Ashley Blackmore with Jeff Keehfuss. For more information,…
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Four Corners Community Bank adds to board
Thompson is a registered professional engineer in New Mexico and president of the Farmington-based Walsh Engineering. He earned an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from New Mexico State University, is…
Local News
Renters forced to evacuate have few options to get rent money returned
unlikely to address natural disasters
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Durango recreation economy feels heat from smoke, land closures
Mountain bike trails are closed, air too smoky to run
What's Up Downtown
Cleaning up downtown for summer
The Durango Business Improvement District thanks the Chamber of Commerce and the city of Durango for their help on the 15th annual Downtown Clean Day, which was held on May…
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Harley investors’ ride gets rougher as sales obstacles pile up
The Harley-Davidson logo is seen on the fuel tank of a motorcycle on display at the Oakland Harley-Davidson dealership in Oakland, Calif., in 2017.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg The motorcycle maker had…
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Forum in Cortez addresses livestock feeding amid drought
Sprouted grain fodder offers option during drought
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Salt 360 opens on Main Avenue
The studio offers 90-minute float sessions in 12 inches of magnesium-rich Epsom salt water to create a nearly weightless environment void of sound and light. The experience promotes recovery and…
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CTCVoyages to sponsor safari night
Katherine Burgess, CTCVoyages owner and travel counselor who recently returned from Kenya, will give a presentation about traveling in Africa. Refreshments will be served and space is limited. To register…
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Russell Planning and Engineering hires one
Arnolddu1-i-syn Arnold received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Cornell University and has worked in Kenya as an explorer for National Geographic. In 2016, he was named assistant director of…
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Columbine Landscapes promotes employee
Hefferandu1-i-syn Hefferan is from Eagle and also works as an annuals project manager and manages holiday decorating services. For more information, visit www.columbinelandscapes.com.
Local News
Economic pain from 416 Fire hits home
Railroad furloughs seasonal employees, considers 31,000 cancellations
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Southwest Memorial in Cortez shows off $32 million upgrade
Southwest Memorial Hospital expansion project better serves patients, staff
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416 Fire not harming tourism, director says
‘People are overgeneralizing about evacuations’
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Hunt is on for firms looking to move to Durango
Relocation program targets back-office shops such as payroll departments
Money Savvy
Stay on the path toward achieving your dreams
As we near the end of this 12-part series on taking control of your money and creating the life you want, it’s time to share what I’ve learned about starting,…
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Help wanted – desperately – as applicants become scarce
The state’s economy was recently ranked as the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, in large part to an expanding economic sector that has seen its…
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10 secrets to saving money on kitchen appliances
Shopping around and bundling can save you a lot
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Laura Ross joins Durango CoWest Insurance
Rossdu1-i-syn Laura provides commercial insurance for individuals, organizations and businesses. She will be specializing in business personal property; general liability; business auto; workers’ compensation; professional liability; directors and officers liability;…