Business

Living in luxury

5 homes now on the market in La Plata County

March 22, 2014

Existing-home sales in U.S. slip to 19-month low

The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that sales declined 0.4 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate…

March 22, 2014

Business

Murphy bed helps make true ‘multipurpose’ room

Casey came up with a solution often used in small urban apartments: a Murphy bed. It takes up less space…

March 22, 2014

Business

New tablet lets you leave laptop behind

Samsung’s new Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 tablet comes close to replacing your laptop, but at a high price.Samsung/Associated Press Its…

March 22, 2014

Business

Good health pays in retirement

Retirees frequently underestimate just how much health care will cost when they retire. The average couple thinks they will only…

March 22, 2014

Business

GM top executive sorry for deaths linked to recalls

General Motors CEO Mary Barra says it’s likely she will testify before congressional committees investigating the company’s handling of a…

March 18, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

The La Plata Community Clinic purchased a portable patient monitor instrument funded through a grant from the Rotary Club of…

March 18, 2014

Business

Western Slope oil-shale search resumes

Projects’ aim is to see if commercial-scale development is feasible

March 18, 2014

Business

Durango brewers enjoy growth

founder sees microbreweries capturing 20 percent of market

March 18, 2014

Business

What you need to know as deadline nears

If the Obama administration’s health-care plan is going to make its goal of signing up 6 million people by March…

March 15, 2014

Business

U.S. seeks more disclosures about 401(k) plan fees

The rule would update a 2012 one on the same subject. But many disclosure forms offered since then have become…

March 15, 2014

Business

Right at home: Bright ideas for outdoor furniture

But outdoor spaces also offer the chance to be more adventurous than we are inclined to be indoors. Maybe bolder…

March 15, 2014

Business

Home-heating costs surge this winter in United States

Despite a boom in U.S. energy production, average costs for heating a home with propane will likely be 54 percent…

March 15, 2014

Business

Construction spending up 0.1% in January

Economists say a surge in new housing construction helped boost construction spending in January. Construction spending was up only slightly,…

March 15, 2014

Business

What’s for rent?

Finding a rental property can be tough – and expensive – in Durango

March 15, 2014

Business

Roofs getting colorful

Homeowners perking things up

March 15, 2014

Business

Mortgage fraud a low priority for FBI

overstated enforcement effort, inquiry finds

March 15, 2014

Business

2 key senators agree on Fannie-Freddie overhaul

A fight is likely over a proposal to do away with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-controlled agencies that…

March 15, 2014

Business

Amber trays of farm grain

Hydroponic method provides fresh greens for livestock

March 10, 2014

Business

Business Briefs

WAXED welcomes Jenna Morrison, licensed esthetician. She will offer eyelash extensions in addition to the services currently offered. WAXED is…

March 10, 2014

Business

Four Corners air-quality improvements expected

Gas-and-oil wells and power plants will cut pollutants

March 10, 2014

Business

How do we regulate drones?

trying to provide an answer

March 10, 2014

Business

Cows, pigs, sheep and family fun

Montezuma County agriculture expo to start Thursday

March 10, 2014

Business

Frequent-flier programs changing course

Delta Air Lines is the latest airline to change its frequent-flier program. Delta will start awarding mileage based on how…

March 8, 2014