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US long-term mortgage rates decline to 3.9 percent
Business

US long-term mortgage rates decline to 3.9 percent

November 10, 2017

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages slipped to 3.9 percent, from 3.94 percent last week. The rate is higher than it was…

‘Be Local’ merchant sales now open
Business

‘Be Local’ merchant sales now open

November 9, 2017

The 2018 edition includes 190 businesses and provides more than $5,000 in savings. Books will be sold at: Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness, A Shared Blanket, Basin Printing and Imaging,…

Noel Night merchant sign-up now open
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Noel Night merchant sign-up now open

November 9, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave as they leave Buckley Park after the lighting of the tree during Noel Night in 2013. This year’s event is Dec. 1.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald Between…

SCAPE sets program deadline
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SCAPE sets program deadline

November 9, 2017

du1-i-syn SCAPE is a nonprofit, partnered with Investment Fund, that offers a six-month program for area small businesses to receive mentoring, development, branding, financial education, office space and capital-raising preparation.…

LPEA hires electronic technician
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LPEA hires electronic technician

November 9, 2017

Kibeldu1-i-syn Kibel will help protect the automated SCADA relaying system, via computer and in the field, to ensure reliability of the local electricity grid. Kibel attended San Juan College to…

Money Savvy What is your budget telling you?
Money Savvy

Money Savvy What is your budget telling you?

November 9, 2017

Review it regularly and make changes when necessary. (Read my last column about how to start budgeting at http://bit.ly/BudgetToBanishWorry.) Income Add up your gross annual income – that’s what you…

Durango’s best condominium communities
On Real Estate

Durango’s best condominium communities

November 6, 2017

This is in sharp contrast to my days representing buyers in the Los Angeles area years ago, where there were a number of dangerous areas. I advise my buyer clients…

Conference shows bright future for state tourism
The Tourism Effect

Conference shows bright future for state tourism

November 4, 2017

We learned that the travel industry is a $2.1 trillion industry. That’s 3 more zeros than a billion, in case you were wondering. It also supports 15 million jobs in…

Valley Feed & Ranch Supply gains U-Haul services
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Valley Feed & Ranch Supply gains U-Haul services

November 3, 2017

Valley Feed and Ranch Supply is located at 39987 U.S. Highway 160, in Bayfield. To reserve U-Haul products at the location, call 884-3033 or visit www.uhaul.com/locations/truck-rentals-near-bayfield-co-81122/048589.

Workshop to cover starting a business
Business

Workshop to cover starting a business

November 3, 2017

Business planning, legal structure, taxes, marketing, market research and finance options will be discussed. Presenters include a small business specialist, marketing expert, small business banker, attorney and accountant. Cost is…

Southwest Colorado counties become ‘rural jump-start zones’
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Southwest Colorado counties become ‘rural jump-start zones’

November 3, 2017

Pueblo Community College is the designated higher-education institution for the counties, through its Mancos campus, and its corporate college was responsible for submitting applications and providing information for the jump-start…

NAIFA to hold La Quinta luncheon
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NAIFA to hold La Quinta luncheon

November 3, 2017

The guest speaker, and co-sponsor of the luncheon, will be reverse-mortgage specialist George Johnson, who will present aspects of reverse mortgages and be available for questions. Mitch Dye of ImageNet…

LPEA employees change positions
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LPEA employees change positions

November 3, 2017

Joel Mann was promoted to lead meter reader collector. Mann will oversee the meter reader collector team, which troubleshoots, handles collections, and is responsible for replacing meters and monitoring meter…

Know Your Dough receives funds
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Know Your Dough receives funds

November 3, 2017

Proceeds will go to financial literacy programs provided by KYD for Durango High School. For more information, contact executive director Allison Andersen at 779-0607 or [email protected].