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Durango startup launches ‘Think Local’ payment card
Company aims to encourage local spending, boost tax base
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Farmers, Ranchers looking at cuts to irrigation allocations
Reservoir may be rare exception with full ration of water
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Colorado businesses missing workers due to visa shortage
‘It is dire,’ says company president in Windsor
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Mortgage rates recommence their upward trajectory
According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average inched up to 4.45 percent with an average 0.5 point. (Points are fees paid to a…
The Tourism Effect
How to connect with potential tourists
In order of importance in our 2018 budget, we invest almost half of our dollars into digital media, followed by print, broadcast and social media taking about one-third of our…
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Tafoya Barrett firm hires three to team
Wild, an accounting student at Fort Lewis College, was hired as an intern. Scheduled to graduate May 2019, he is a School of Business Administration dean’s list honoree, president of…
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Purgatory appoints mountain operations director
Ogilviedu1-i-syn Ogilvie, originally from the Chicago area, is the former vice president of Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton and Wilmot Mountain, where he was responsible for overseeing lift installations, snow-making system…
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Obsidian Network launches Think Local card
Residents can fund the card through linking it to their bank account, and an added “Round Up” feature encourages cardholders to donate to local nonprofits. Cardholders can opt to round…
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Intelligent Investment employee earns certification
Brostdu1-i-syn The program is for advisors who address the needs of high net-worth clients. The course covers wealth strategies, equity-based compensation plans, asset protection alternatives and retirement planning. For more…
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Rio Grande Trading hires two to store
The business has operated for more than 40 years on Main Avenue. For more information, call 259-1745.
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First National Bank hires three
Mestas, originally from the Denver area, worked for FNBD for eight years and has returned after earning a Esthetician license. Adame, originally from El Paso, Texas, moved to Durango three…
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New Target Rental, Bobcat facility opens
The 8,632-square-foot facility includes retail and office space, and a shop and storage area. For more information, call 382-0962.
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4CORE receives solar energy award
The award recognizes 4CORE’s solar and new battery storage installation project for Socorro Senior Living in Pagosa Springs, which provides a home for 19 lower-income seniors that ensures a level…
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Katzin Music & Studios to close doors at end of month
has served Four Corners musicians for almost four decades
What's Up Downtown
Downtown ambassadors take to the streets
BID’s Ambassador program starts today. If you are downtown for St. Patrick’s Day during the day, you will see them in their bright red uniforms. Ambassadors are here to help…
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Survey suggests rural economy to keep improving in 10 states
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says crop prices have improved a bit, but remain relatively weak. That’s hurting business. The overall Rural Mainstreet index slipped slightly to 54.7 in March…
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Fixed mortgage rates reverse course for the first time this year
Fixed mortgage rates moved lower this week for first time in 2018.John Bazemore/Associated Press file According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average slipped…
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Thrive! names living wage employers
To qualify for the program, La Plata County employers must pay employees a living wage or develop and submit a plan to reach that goal. The current living-wage rate qualification…
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Tech-industry competition to be held in Durango
Teams will have two days to present their business plan to a panel of judges, and the winning team will be invited to a mentor weekend in Boulder with networking…
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Two from Mountain Bike Specialists complete program
The class taught them new strategies to help riders get the most out of their mountain bikes through adjusting suspension-spring rate and volume, and rebound and compression damping. For appointments…
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Tax information released for seniors, disabled veterans
Those who qualify may be able to receive an exemption of 50 percent of the first $200,000 of their primary residence value. If funding is available, the state will match…
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Rock Water Construction relocates to Durango
Dearingdu1-i-syn Business owner Bradford Dearing has over 10 years of experience in the industry; is certified in concrete-paver installation by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and segmental retaining wall installation…
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Payroll Department accepting grant applications
The $12,000 grant will be matched and supplied to two La Plata County organizations that support youth, environment or human services initiatives. The grant requires a $12,000 match from a…
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HomesFund to offer home-buyer education 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.
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Region 9 Economic Development District opens satellite office
“Adding office space in communities outside Durango has been a long-term goal in support of our mission,” Laura Lewis Marchino, Region 9 executive director, said in a news release. “We…