Business

Overtime rules workshop coming soon

Information on the new Fair Labor Standard Act and its implications for businesses will be presented. Starting Dec. 1, the…

September 6, 2016

Business

Region 9 announces new board members

LeBlanc has been the city manager for the past eight years. He will be the representative for the city of…

September 6, 2016

Business

Bayfield couple’s ‘weeds’ turn into growing hops business

Company supplies several breweries throughout the area

September 6, 2016

Business

‘Granny flats’ add housing, but there’s no legal shelter

Len Judaken and his wife sparked a lawsuit when he tried to build a second home on his son’s property…

September 3, 2016

Business

U.S. construction spending unchanged in July

Spending on non-residential projects was up slightly in July, although construction spending was relatively flat for the month, the Commerce…

September 3, 2016

Business

Today’s retirees will need $130,000 for health care

The average single 65-year-old woman can expect to need $135,000 to spend on health care in retirement, while a man…

September 3, 2016

Business

Three North Main motels on the market

has been looking at area to host new development

September 2, 2016

Business

Pending U.S. home sales strengthened in July

The National Association of Realtors reported that its index of pending home sales climbed to the highest level since April…

August 31, 2016

Business

Miami Blues takes chance with shop in the mountains

wear, souvenir shop replaces Durango Trading Post

August 30, 2016

Business

Foot Locker trying out new steps

shoe chain hopes to expand sales, its appeal

August 30, 2016

Business

Boutique Air starts Cortez flights in October

A Great Lakes airliner approaches for landing at the Cortez Airport.Cortez Journal file The airline was awarded an Essential Air…

August 30, 2016

Business

Business Briefs

Southwest Midwives would like to welcome Rebecca Dworkin to the practice. Dworkin earned her first bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College,…

August 30, 2016

Business

U.S. home prices rise in June at slowest pace in 10 months

Strong sales and low supplies helped push home prices higher in June, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home…

August 30, 2016

Business

As sea levels rise, nearly 1.9 million US homes could be underwater by 2100

Along the Virginia coast, flooding has become such a part of everyday life that residents are raising their properties about…

August 27, 2016

Business

Durango’s growth endures through policy changes

Durango’s ideas, policies about housing development have evolved over the years

August 26, 2016

Business

Internet isn’t crimping Durango book stores

Durango supports seven book retailers

August 24, 2016

Business

U.S. home sales fell in July amid inventory shortage

Existing home sales dropped in July because of a shortage of homes for sale. The shortage is driving up prices…

August 24, 2016

Business

Starting a budget in your 20s is smart, and it doesn’t need to hurt

This June 24, 2016, photo, provided by NerdWallet shows Brianna McGurran, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com. ‡¢þÇ¨ÅìAsk Brianna‡¢þÇ¨¬ù…

August 23, 2016

Business

More small businesses put focus on a mobile-first strategy

Scott Paladini, CEO of Bear Mattress, says about half of his company’s sales come from smartphone and tablets, and he…

August 23, 2016

Business

U.S. new-home sales climb to best level since late 2007

Low mortgage rates and a strong job market are helping to fuel the real estate market, with the Commerce Department…

August 23, 2016

Business

Student credit cards aren’t for everyone

New credit card rules have made it harder for many students to qualify for their own cards, but there are…

August 20, 2016

Business

Can’t sleep? Are you worried about retirement?

One by Ramsey Solutions says 56 percent of Americans are losing sleep over retirement. And that includes both those who…

August 20, 2016

Business

What would you pay for the White House?

puts a $250 million value on iconic D.C. property

August 20, 2016

Business

See you around, boring brown boxes

Companies upping their delivery game

August 20, 2016