Business

Homeowners welcome needy renters at reduced rates

‘HomeShare sort of like eHarmony for affordable housing’

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,…

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…

Truckers’ pay surges as shipping increases

Top companies expect transportation costs to rise this year

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].

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Walmart pulls Cosmopolitan from checkout aisles

Company receives pressure from anti-porn group

Long-term mortgage rates move a little slower

Rates have climbed steadily since January

Durango startup launches ‘Think Local’ payment card

Company aims to encourage local spending, boost tax base

Schlotzky’s shop in downtown Durango closes

Chain sandwich shop opened in February 2015

Farmers, Ranchers looking at cuts to irrigation allocations

McPhee Reservoir may be rare exception with full ration of water

Photos: Rock Lounge reopens on north Main Avenue

Colorado businesses missing workers due to visa shortage

‘It is dire,’ says company president in Windsor

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

Katzin Music & Studios to close doors at end of month

Shop has served Four Corners musicians for almost four decades