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Rebound in homebuilding forecast for Durango
Increased mortgage rates, construction costs shouldn’t deter builders
Business
The Bookcase & Barber to add bar, maintain Gatsby atmosphere
bar will allow more seating, ability to book large parties
On Real Estate
2017 statistics reveal in-town price decline? Not really
The data is deceiving because it measures the median price rather than the average sales price. Additionally, home sales in Three Springs skew the data; this community is within the…
Money Savvy
It’s time to take some bold steps
I remember getting started. I was sick and tired of the stress and worry. With a budget in place, we were chipping away at small debts. We had created some…
Business
Lego struggles to boost sales after 13 years of growth
The Danish company had warned in October that sales were falling for the first time since 2004 from record highs and that it would seek new ways to grow. In…
Business
Mortgage rates climb to 4-year high
Long-term mortgage rates climbed this week to their highest average in more than four years.Seth Wenig/Associated Press file Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on 30-year…
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Shaw Solar hires project coordinator
Harmondu1-i-syn Harmon recently moved to Durango, is a longtime advocate of renewable energy and has a background in environmental science and project management. For more information, call Shaw Solar at…
Business
Farmers Market names market, music managers
McKinney-Gonzales is a Fort Lewis College graduate; moved to Durango in 1997; worked for the city of Durango and town of Bayfield; and has experience in management, public relations and…
Business
Many lenders are loosening requirements for prospective home buyers
Home buyers could see less financing pressures this year due to several factors.Ted S. Warren/Associated Press file Pushback against overly tight credit after the housing crisis, a shrunken proportion of…
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Four Corners group advocates for economic alliance across region
Successful model in Minnesota shows benefits of cooperation
Business
Starbucks says empty storefronts are leading to lower rents
Company opened first Reserve store recently
Business
Walmart to launch new online home shopping experience
Company trying to combat rival Amazon
The Tourism Effect
How we decide where to aim our efforts
It wasn’t until I began writing this month’s column that I realized that explaining this process involves multi-layered decision-making. Hence, this process will bleed over to (at least) two columns.…
Business
SCAPE to hold open house March 14
The open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 14 at R Space, 734 East Second Ave. Companies include: Blue Water Rendezvous DoughnutsVessel Online Web ServicesThe Choke…
Business
Realtors association provides scholarships
The criteria are: Must be a current graduating senior from high schools in La Plata or San Juan counties or a current GED graduate of a state-approved GED program based…
Business
Financial advisers group to host events March 7 and 8
Gillies will talk about how to be successful in business and how to increase production with new sales tips, explain what NAIFA provides for members, and share what is new…
Business
Jeanette Simpson promoted at LPEA
Simpsondu1-i-syn A Bayfield resident, Simpson joined LPEA in June 2002 as a customer service representative but was accepted into an accounting position within a year, and subsequently was appointed to…
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Monica Rodriguez has new position at La Plata County Electric Association
Rodriguezdu1-i-syn In addition to finance and accounting support, Rodriguez will assume purchasing agent duties at the co-op, most recently overseen by purchasing agent Larry Redman, who, after 39 years, has…
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Community fund creates new website
The new website includes information on the Intermediary Relending Program, the New Pioneers Microloan Program, the Rural Business Development Grant and more. FSWCF, a nonprofit, promotes economic development in distressed…
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Durango Daybreak Rotary to meet
The meeting will feature a Club Assembly and will include brief reports from each committee. If you are interested in learning all the ways the hands-on club works within the…
Business
Rural Bayfield subdivision finds path to faster internet
3½-year effort by Deer Valley residents pays off with state grant
Local News
Durango imagines a more welcoming corridor along Camino del Rio and north Main Avenue
Grants, land-use revisions and urban renewal authority could make vision a reality
Business
Durango Planning Commission OKs 11th Street Station deck
truck collective to expand seating
Business
Colorado adds 1 rig as U.S. rig count increases to 978
That exceeds the 754 rigs that were active this time a year ago. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 799 rigs drilled for oil this week and…
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Drought forces painful choices for New Mexico ranchers
Ranchers cut size of herds, alfalfa growers selling out reserves