A report released Thursday says the Rural Mainstreet Index rose to its highest reading since May 2014, reaching 54.8 in February. January’s figure was 46.8, and December’s was 47.8. Survey…
The class will teach participants about: HomesFund programs; credit score reports; household budgets, down payments and reducing debt; buying a home; mortgage payments and closing costs; mortgage loans; and purchase…
Roofdu1-i-syn Roof will work at the Durango office, 835 Main Ave., Suite 222, and from her office, 1070 Greene St., in Silverton. For more information, call 382-9800
To receive the award, Visiting Angels received high client and caregiver satisfaction ratings in areas such as caregiver training, compassion of caregivers, communication, scheduling and client-caregiver compatibility. For more information,…
Climbing gym plans to open this month after construction setback
Construction, funding also are on agenda
winter gives jump-start to expected busy building season
A warm, dry winter across the Southwest means Lake Powell will likely collect less than half its normal spring runoff. The forecast is the seventh-worst for the reservoir in 54…
Nonprofit plans to open new shop around Christmas
That is, find out where the entity spends its money, and you can determine what the organization really believes is important, despite what it may say to the public. On…
Purchasing a home might save you money
Mortgage rates continued their ascent this week, their fifth consecutive increase.Charles Krupa/Associated Press According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average shot up to…
L.L. Bean’s generous return policy is going to be a little less forgiving: The company, which has touted its 100 percent satisfaction guarantee for more than a century, is imposing…
‘Giant toaster’ unveiled last week
The following workshops require registration and cost $15: Feb. 12: “SEO and Google AdWords: When and How to Use Each Technique to Increase ROI.” To register, visit http://bit.ly/2mHE4el.March 5: “Social…
Positions include: O’Brien as a city of Durango representative; Gregory, founder of Tuffy Security Systems, as a Montezuma County member; Thayer as a representative of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe…
Owners Garett and Haley Roop, neurologically-based, pediatric-certified chiropractors, are from Manhattan, Kansas, and have extensive experience as chiropractors. They aim to serve infants, children, families and grandparents and help them…
Ontiverosdu1-i-syn Ontiveros started at LPEA in 2015 as human resources administrator and most recently worked as assistant director of human resources before being promoted. She was born in Zimbabwe, Africa…
Materials cost $15 at the door, payable by cash or check. The class will teach participants about: Understanding the programs offered by HomesFundUnderstanding credit score reports and how to improve…
Durango City Block Grant Award, managed by United Way, will go to programs that align with the new Durango School District 9-R performance indicators for personal finances and support financial…
The awards are granted to top home care providers, based on client and caregiver satisfaction scores, which are gathered by Home Care Pulse. Comfort Keepers is ranked with home care…
Boppdu1-i-syn Bopp has practiced law in Durango since 2005, and focused on business, real estate and estate planning, including probate and trust administration. He was nominated by the Southwest Colorado…
Alpine donates 10 cents for every personal debit card transaction, with the contribution directed to support the part of the customer’s selected local community. Customers can choose from community, education,…
Mountain Ute employees plead guilty; more charges likely
Southwest Colorado Community College supports legislative effort
From left, Cody Clawson, Rhett Chesnik and Myles Cumpston connect a home in Paonia to Elevate Fiber broadband internet service for Hotchkiss-based Lightworks.Tamie Meck/Delta County Independent file Along the way,…
would thin crowded Ponderosa stands at risk for wildfire, beetles
if you want blazing speeds, you might get a trailer in De Beque
