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10 tools every new homeowner should own – and 3 they shouldn’t
Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but afterward, you’re responsible for maintenance. You no longer have a landlord to fix that running toilet or leaky faucet. The upside? Having…
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A Meltdown, then the MAIN Event
The Meltdown kicks off with a free show Friday at the Powerhouse Science Center, on the plaza by the river. The StillHouse Junkies play at 5 p.m., then the Colorado…
Business
Mangan fuses family and guitars in Cortez string business
Mangan string company fuses family and music instruments
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Pinnacol Assurance issues $291K in general dividends to Montezuma County employers
Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, is distributing $291K in workers’ compensation dividend checks this month to 394 Montezuma County policyholders. In total, nearly 53,000 employers throughout the state…
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Cortez City Market closes for four hours on Wednesday
Morning closure caused by equipment failure
Business
Study: Homes more affordable than in past 40 years
Home prices have been rising faster than wages for years. But researchers at Trulia, an online residential real estate site, found that mortgage rates have a bigger impact on affordability…
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Durango Nursery and Supply hires two, promotes one
Pacheco Michelle Pacheco was promoted to floor manager and is now responsible for hiring and training floor staff, and assisting customers. Pacheco is originally from Maryland and has been at…
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Attorneys invited to April housing law training
The training is open to attorneys and mediators interested in housing law, and will cover topics, including: fair housing primer; tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities; statutory and common-law housing…
Business
Animas Laser Therapy opens in Durango
Dr. Michelle Hemingway is taking inquiries from those interested in services at the clinic. For more information, call 317-1611, email [email protected] or visit www.altdurango.com.
Business
Southwest Colorado nonprofits to attend April 17-18 meetings
Area nonprofit organizations should plan to attend these meetings: Pagosa Springs: 10-11 a.m. April 17 at Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd.Bayfield: 1-2 p.m. April 17 at Pine…
Food
Three restaurants compete in search for best green chile
Absolute, Beny’s and Oscar’s make shortlist for Colorado’s best green chile
Business
Plant that destroys chemical weapons beset by troubles
wants to spend millions of dollars to reduce worker risk
Money Savvy
You can live your dreams
Write down anything that comes to you about any aspect of your life. Maybe nothing came to mind. That would have been true for me when I was being crushed…
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Homeowners welcome needy renters at reduced rates
‘HomeShare sort of like eHarmony for affordable housing’
Business
Where to turn for tax help
Online Getting someone on the phone might be a challenge, but the IRS.gov website has answers to most tax questions. The site can also direct you to outside tax help,…
Business
Walgreens sales gain as it adds almost 2,000 Rite Aid pharmacies
The drugstore chain said Wednesday that it had completed its takeover of 1,932 new stores that it agreed last year to buy from Rite Aid Corp. While same-store sales in…
Business
Truckers’ pay surges as shipping increases
companies expect transportation costs to rise this year
Business
Morehart Murphy hires one to sales team
Stewart Stewart has worked in vehicle sales for 20 years in Durango and Cortez. For more information, call 749-5397 or email [email protected].
Business
LPEA hires engineering technician
Field Before he graduated in engineering from Fort Lewis College last December, Field was a senator for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College and student president of the Village…
Business
Attorneys invited to April housing law training
The training is open to attorneys and mediators interested in housing law, and will cover topics, including: fair housing primer; tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities; statutory and common-law housing…
Business
HomesFund to host home-buyer class
Topics include: budgeting and debt; credit; insurance; lending; real estate; home maintenance; energy efficiency; and HomesFund down-payment assistance. To register, visit www.homesfund.org. For more information, 259-1418, ext. 1.
Business
Goff managing partner steps down Sunday
Honish Honisch has been an active engineer and surveyor in the Four Corners since 1976. He joined Goff in 1979 and has been a managing partner for 30 years. Over…
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Community Foundation adds three to board
Fredrick Fredrick, managing owner of FredrickZink and Associates accounting firm, returns to the board to serve as treasurer. He has worked as a certified public accountant for more than 40…
Business
Assessor reminds of April 15 deadline
An extension will be granted if, before April 15, the assessor receives a written request and $20 for a 10-day extension or $40 for a 20-day extension. Those who miss…
Business
Advantage Physical Therapy hires one
Earl Earl, owner of FootWork, a custom orthotics company, has provided orthopedic physical therapy for more than 20 years in the Durango area. She specializes in foot, ankle and lower…