Business

Errors of rate hikes past haunt Fed

economists think now may be wrong time to raise

December 15, 2015

Business Briefs

Marechal Know Your Dough, a local nonprofit providing financial literacy for youth and young adults is the recipient of a…

December 15, 2015

Business

Fear and loaning: Investors are running from junk bonds

Investors are rushing out of junk bonds, spooked by the closure of a mutual fund last week that focused on…

December 15, 2015

Business

After California shootings, workplaces examine emergency plans

Arlene Payan holds a candle during a vigil to honor shooting victims in San Bernardino, Calif. The shootings in San…

December 15, 2015

Business

Fort Lewis College receives $300K grant

Partnership with Telluride Foundation brings business know-how to students

December 15, 2015

Business

Homebuilder sentiment slips in December

U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less confident about their sales prospects in coming months, according to the National Association of…

December 15, 2015

Business

Why wait ’til spring?

estate agents say winter is as good a time as any to sell

December 12, 2015

Business

Buffett buys stake in REIT

Buffett reported a passive holding of 2 million shares, representing an 8 percent stake, according to a regulatory filing on…

December 12, 2015

Business

Skyrocketing rents are pushing out artists that made Portland cool

Steven and Nola Olsen are moving back to Missouri with their children Aubrielle, left, 1, and Marcus, 3, because they…

December 12, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

C-RAD Colorado Radon Abatement and Detection announces its opening in Durango. Owner Lee Sentner has a background in building materials…

December 8, 2015

Business

Some regional holiday treats and eats

Durango area is a great place for a shop local Christmas

December 8, 2015

Business

A battery boost for the long haul

promises its new iPhone case will give you 25 hours of talk time

December 8, 2015

Business

Auto safety ratings get a refresh

methodology to include collision-prevention systems

December 8, 2015

Business

U.S. construction spending rises to highest level in 9 years

The Commerce Department said that construction spending rose 1 percent in October from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted…

December 5, 2015

Business

Brighten things up with a shade of gray

Neutral color has become designers’ favorite

December 5, 2015

Business

For home buyers, rates of stress on the rise

FILE – In this Jan. 8, 2015 file photo, a realty sign is posted in front of a home for…

December 5, 2015

Business

Plumbers prepare for pipe freezing season

Builders aim for better insulation in new homes

December 5, 2015

Business

Tax software steps up online security

The makers of tax software are taking extra steps this year to protect users’ personal information.Paul Sakuma/Associated Press file photo…

December 5, 2015

Business

Nonprofit funded by Coke to fight obesity disbanding

A nonprofit funded by the Coca-Cola Co. to combat obesity is disbanding following revelations about the beverage maker’s involvement with…

December 1, 2015

Business

Manufacturing in U.S. contracts at fastest pace since 2009

U.S. factory activity fell last month to the lowest level in more than six years, with a stronger dollar and…

December 1, 2015

Business

Young Americans find value of stability

millennials would settle for steady job

December 1, 2015

Business

Downtown Durango’s White Dragon Tea Room closing up shop

Business will still exist online

December 1, 2015

Business

Business Briefs

First Southwest Bank’s new Durango building is underway and a ground-breaking event will take place from 11 a.m. to noon…

November 30, 2015

Business

U.S. pending home sales edge up in October

Analysts say the growth in home sales has “slowed significantly,” although it is too soon to say whether the slowdown…

November 30, 2015