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First Southwest Bank receives grant funding
A portion of the funds will be invested in rural Colorado leadership and entrepreneurial efforts. For more information, visit www.fswb.com.
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Ignacio to host October economic summit
Kimber Lanning, founder and executive director of Local First Arizona, will give a keynote address, “Local Economies and Livable Places: The Case for Collaboration.” Workshops, exhibitors and networking will be…
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Bee Bare Waxing now open
Hannadu1-i-syn Prizes, giveaways and treats will be featured. For more information, visit www.beebaredurango.com.
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Consumers loved ‘all-natural’ – until Trix cereal lost its neon-bright glow
Cereal-maker General Mills announced this week that it would re-introduce a discontinued version of the 63-year-old cereal, complete with the neon-bright, artificial colors that it removed in a company-wide makeover…
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College towns feel pinch from rental sites like Airbnb
Now, renting in Cambridge can feel like that – something critics say is made tougher by short-term rental websites like Airbnb, through which property owners can make more money renting…
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Baker’s Bridge Vet relocates to old Appaloosa building
New clinic opened for business Sept. 11
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Thirty-year fixed mortgage rate rises to 3.83 percent
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3.83 percent.Swayne B. Hall/Associated Press Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3.83…
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Disasters increase home prices
Amid the terrifying recent events is a worrisome finding from a new report: The parts of the U.S. most at risk of natural disasters are also the places where property…
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Annual Parade of Homes celebrates 14 years
Friday Night Wine Down, Twin Buttes, Wild Turkey Canyon new attractions
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Is Amazon rendering downtown obsolete?
The Durango Business Improvement District’s board of directors has been watching the online shopping trend for some time now. It seems that shopping habits have changed. Gone are the days…
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Should government fund infrastructure to jump-start development?
Chamber of Commerce panelists discuss challenges around construction
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First Southwest Bank hires teller
Little Little is from Ismay, Utah, in the Navajo Nation, and studied at Utah State University. About First Southwest Bank’s dedication to the “doers” of rural Colorado, he said, “Doers…
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Four Corners Community Bank officially family-friendly
Developed by New Mexico Task Force on Work Life Balance, the program recognizes businesses with policies that support a strong workforce. The bank met at least one requirement in categories:…
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Farmers market to host taste testing
Set-up begins at 7:30 a.m. Tents, tables, sampling supplies and evaluation sheets for taste-testers will be provided. Those who participate are asked to bring ingredient lists and food processed in…
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Fuzziwig’s enters franchise agreement
According to a news release, the first three stores, to open over a year and a half, will be located in Springfield, Ill.; Lincoln, Neb.; and Eden Prairie, Minn. A…
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Four Corners Health Care promotes three
Bryan Chapman was promoted to rehabilitation manager.Stacey Chavez was promoted to life enrichment director.Jill Abernathy was promoted to social services director.For more information, visit www.savaseniorcare.com.
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Rochester Hotel concerts benefit nonprofits
The organizations include: Durango Nature Studies, La Plata Open Space Conservancy, Know Your Dough, The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado, Stillwater Music, Durango High School Troupe 1096, San Juan Symphony,…
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Adult Day Care announces new partnership
With funding from the voucher program, caregivers may qualify for financial assistance to help their loved ones afford respite care at Adult Day Care at Our Place. For more information,…
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Region 9 report reveals slight job growth in Montezuma County
Employment study shows increased service jobs
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Talk About Town: Durango a top destination for an affordable fall vacation
Durango is one of the more affordable fall vacation destinations, according to FlipKey, a TripAdvisor company.Jerry McBride/Herald file Durango ranked ninth on the list, by FlipKey, a TripAdvisor company. The…
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Rolling Stone, iconic music magazine, puts itself up for sale
Rolling Stone/via AP file<br><br>Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner is putting the magazine up for sale. Wenner Media, one of the last family-owned media companies would become the latest publisher to…
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James Ranch, north of Durango, receives approval for expansion
Ranch can now hold more events, build a new restaurant and bakery
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Frontier Airlines fined for long delays in Denver snowstorm
But the department said it will forgive $900,000 of that because of compensation the airline paid to the passengers. The delays came after a storm dropped 8 inches of snow…
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Irma’s damage a reminder of Florida economy’s vulnerability
A house rests on the beach after collapsing off a cliff from Hurricane Irma in Vilano Beach, Fla. Florida’s economy has long thrived on one major import: people. Irma raised…
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Ska Fabricating owners start structural steel company
Ska Fab Steel buys equipment from Hermosa Iron Works
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Colorado construction is plugging the gap with an academy
The Colorado Homebuilding Academy is an effort to get more people to work. People like Shimai Hunter. “I don’t have any construction experience,” Hunter says. “I actually come from a…
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Control holiday stress by doing what’s essential
The kids are in school, pumpkin spice lattes reappeared, Labor Day has come and gone (I still think the academic year should start after Labor Day weekend), Halloween candy is…
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Indian Biz Expo explores strategies for success
Southern Ute Indian Tribe cited as a model
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iPhone X an evolution of the iPhone, but not the smartphone
The iPhone X, which comes a decade after the original model, is Apple’s first major redesign since 2014 and represents a significant upgrade to the iPhone 7 line.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg…
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Ford’s push for driverless vehicles includes a man pretending to be a car seat
Ford’s push for driverless vehicles includes a man pretending to be a car seat.Michael Laris/Washington Post He is wearing a “seat suit” to make it look like his Ford Transit…