Small businesses, which have created two out of three new jobs in this country in recent years, are the ones with big capital needs. The good news is that big…
Prices up 5.3 percent from a year ago
Turnerdu1-i-syn Turner is from Connecticut, attended college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, before moving to Durango and has more than 15 years of experience in the Austin, Texas, and…
The Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs was established 4½ years ago by local economic development groups and angel investors. Its mission is to generate more local companies in Southwest…
Fast Signs of Durango general manager Candice Archuleta (left) was presented the Manager of the Year award by Fast Signs International CEO Catherine Monson at the company’s 2018 convention in…
Mortgage rates haven’t been this high in nearly four years.Tony Dejak/Associated Press file According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average shot up to…
The most critical step before moving forward on a home is determining if you will be able to obtain financing. Loan requests can be denied because of the borrower’s qualifications…
If you’re like me, making more money isn’t the only answer. After all, over the years, our income went up and so did our debt. Reducing spending helps, but it…
Mountains, small-town vibe bring David Howard back for more
Owner Mark Looper took over the former Pony Expresso building and, along with his girlfriend Misty Henderson, remodeled it to make room for more tables. A newly installed bar with…
Dotsondu1-i-syn Cosmetologist Renee Dotson provides services at the business through Dr. Mason Miner’s dentistry practice. Skin care treatments include fruit enzyme peels, microcurrent, microdermabrasion, areola and corrective skin camouflage procedures.…
Deadline to declare property is April 15
Alpacka Rafts, Osprey Packs sign monument letter
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
Mild 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…
