Business

Rural banker survey suggests economic outlook improving

A report released Thursday says the Rural Mainstreet Index rose to its highest reading since May 2014, reaching 54.8 in…

February 16, 2018

Business

Fort Lewis College to hold home-buyer class

The class will teach participants about: HomesFund programs; credit score reports; household budgets, down payments and reducing debt; buying a…

February 15, 2018

Business

Southwest Mortgage Loans hires one

Roofdu1-i-syn Roof will work at the Durango office, 835 Main Ave., Suite 222, and from her office, 1070 Greene St.,…

February 15, 2018

Business

Visiting Angels receives home care award

To receive the award, Visiting Angels received high client and caregiver satisfaction ratings in areas such as caregiver training, compassion…

February 15, 2018

Business

Robust home building will test Durango-area labor supply

winter gives jump-start to expected busy building season

February 11, 2018

Business

Water forecast is bleak for Lake Powell

A warm, dry winter across the Southwest means Lake Powell will likely collect less than half its normal spring runoff.…

February 11, 2018

Business

Habitat for Humanity to move its ReStore to Grandview

Nonprofit plans to open new shop around Christmas

February 10, 2018

Business

What to consider when deciding whether to rent or buy

Purchasing a home might save you money

February 9, 2018

Business

Mortgage rates climb to highs not seen in more than a year

Mortgage rates continued their ascent this week, their fifth consecutive increase.Charles Krupa/Associated Press According to the latest data released Thursday…

February 9, 2018

Business

LL Bean imposes limits on return policy

L.L. Bean’s generous return policy is going to be a little less forgiving: The company, which has touted its 100…

February 9, 2018

Business

Robot delivery vans may hit your street before self-driving cars

‘Giant toaster’ unveiled last week

February 8, 2018

Business

Registrations open for workshop series

The following workshops require registration and cost $15: Feb. 12: “SEO and Google AdWords: When and How to Use Each…

February 8, 2018

Business

Region 9 names new board members

Positions include: O’Brien as a city of Durango representative; Gregory, founder of Tuffy Security Systems, as a Montezuma County member;…

February 8, 2018

Business

Pathfinder Chiropractic opened in November

Owners Garett and Haley Roop, neurologically-based, pediatric-certified chiropractors, are from Manhattan, Kansas, and have extensive experience as chiropractors. They aim…

February 8, 2018

Business

LPEA promotes Ontiveros to HR manager

Ontiverosdu1-i-syn Ontiveros started at LPEA in 2015 as human resources administrator and most recently worked as assistant director of human…

February 8, 2018

Business

LPEA to offer home buyer education class

Materials cost $15 at the door, payable by cash or check. The class will teach participants about: Understanding the programs…

February 8, 2018

Business

Know Your Dough receives funding

Durango City Block Grant Award, managed by United Way, will go to programs that align with the new Durango School…

February 8, 2018

Business

Comfort Keepers receives awards

The awards are granted to top home care providers, based on client and caregiver satisfaction scores, which are gathered by…

February 8, 2018

Business

Alpine Bank names wealth management vice president

Boppdu1-i-syn Bopp has practiced law in Durango since 2005, and focused on business, real estate and estate planning, including probate…

February 8, 2018

Business

Alpine Bank donates more than $1 million

Alpine donates 10 cents for every personal debit card transaction, with the contribution directed to support the part of the…

February 8, 2018

Business

Delta and Montrose counties elevate their internet game

From left, Cody Clawson, Rhett Chesnik and Myles Cumpston connect a home in Paonia to Elevate Fiber broadband internet service…

February 5, 2018

Business

Durango’s internet aims to quicken its pace

if you want blazing speeds, you might get a trailer in De Beque

February 4, 2018

Business

Mortgage rates are trending higher

straight week of increases

February 3, 2018

Business

Facial recognition for cows is latest Cargill-backed tech idea

A cow stands in a barn at a dairy farm in Wisconsin. An Irish company uses facial-recognition software to help…

February 2, 2018