Business
Havran Dry Cleaners closes after 70 years in Cortez
Family business flourished when ‘everybody dressed up’
Business
Business
Retail malaise puts pressure on chains to shutter more stores
Many U.S. retailers are under pressure to cut costs and reduce the number of stores they have. The U.S. has about 24 square feet per capita of retail space. That…
A Take on Tourism
Colorado tourism advertising is a boon for Durango
Bob Kunkeldu1-i-syn Durango and other Colorado destinations rely on, and greatly benefit from, the state’s $19.5 million investment in tourism promotion by the Colorado Tourism Office in Denver. Colorado ranks…
Business
Seas’nings catering business closes after 19 years in Cortez
Owners of Cortez company want time for travel, other endeavors
Business
Low supplies hamper existing home sales
The supply of existing homes on the market in the United States fell in December, pushing prices higher and causing existing home purchases to drop 2.8 percent.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press…
On Real Estate
Home ownership is out-of-reach for many
Experts expect the upward trend to continue, which will push some potential homebuyers out of the market or require them to rethink the type, size or location of the home…
Local News
Steve Short is named Citizen of Year by Durango Chamber of Commerce
12 are honored for community service
Business
Trump expects ‘big results’ from his choice to lead USDA
Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue pledged to “work tirelessly to solve the issues facing our farm families” if he is confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s new agriculture secretary.Evan Vucci/Associated Press…
Business
Apartments drive home construction up
New home construction dropped in December, although home construction was up overall because of a 54 percent jump in apartment construction.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press file Housing starts jumped 11.3 percent…
Business
U.S. consumer prices up moderate 0.3 percent in December
Shoppers check out boots on sale at J.C. Penney at the Laguna Hills Mall in Laguna Hills, Calif.Nick Agro/The Orange County Register The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its consumer…
Business
Homebuilder confidence, sales outlook slips
Homebuilders are growing slightly less confident about their sales prospects as mortgage rates continue to rise, increasing the cost of a buying a home.Matt York/Associated Press file The decline in…
Business
U.S. job market has changed under Obama
In March 2009 alone, 823,000 jobs disappeared. When the bleeding finally stopped in February 2010, 8.7 million jobs were gone. The unemployment rate hit a painful 10 percent – a…
What's Up Downtown
BID will miss Bob Allen’s experience, knowledge
I joined BID in January 2013, so I have had the pleasure of working with Allen for the past four years. Allen owns Allen and Associates, a real estate consulting…
Business
Free ‘Wake Up Money’ seminar Jan. 25
John Ralph of The Wells Group will lead the seminar. The seminar will offer tips on building a residential real estate investment portfolio and setting investment goals. To reserve a…
Business
‘Snowdown Business After Hours’ to be Feb. 1
Food, drink, prizes and a costume contest will be featured. Beer will be provided by A&L Coors. Cost is $10 for Durango Chamber of Commerce members and guests.
Business
Forest Service to hold vendor fair
The morning session will be 9:30 a.m.-noon for businesses interested in becoming vendors for construction, facilities maintenance or wildland-firefighting services for the San Juan National Forest. Attendees will learn about…
Business
Kogan Builders hires site superintendent
Watson formerly owned Watson Enterprises Inc., contributed to the design and construction of the Riverhouse Children’s Center in Durango as the owner’s representative and has 28 years of construction experience.…
Business
Group to offer nonprofit development help
Each session will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., and will cover a topic to expand the skills and knowledge…
Business
Businesses competed to enhance railroad experience
Participating merchants in the holiday lighting contest included, Baskin Robbins, Brew Pub & Kitchen, Duranglers, Eolus Bar and Dining, Fired Up Pizza, The Graden Merchantile complex of businesses, Kroeger’s Ace…
Business
Bayfield tile import company finds success on web
Andy Kayner and his wife, Jenny Wrenn, import hand-painted tiles and sinks from eight suppliers in Mexico and then ship them out across the U.S. and internationally. The company opened…
Business
Brighten your Durango home for ‘Blue Monday,’ remainder of winter
A few design ideas can brighten up the darkest home this winter
Business
Mobile homes a welcome change for more people
As many couples at this stage of life do, the Ridenours decided to downsize. But unlike many others, they left their big house in a golf course community for a…
Local News
Appaloosa Trading Co. reopens near state line on Highway 550
Business closed after 35 years last May
Business
Contractors seek payment for work on Trump D.C. hotel
Afterward, they say, they were stiffed. Two Washington-area small businesses have filed liens on the Trump International Hotel, saying they have not been compensated for their work completing the 263-room…
Business
More pay, greater confidence lift U.S. retail sales
Economists said Friday that retail sales, which rose 0.6 percent in December, remained mostly flat outside of auto and online sales, suggesting consumers are still concerned about the economy.Mark Lennihan/Associated…
Local News
Vantiv donates to Fort Lewis College computer engineering program
New offering will start in the fall
Local News
Durango residents raise concerns about proposed Camino del Rio hotel
Panel asks developers to mask height from river trail
Business
Puzder’s fast-food allies look to defend nominee from blitz
Several fast-food chain executives are planning to push for CKE Restaurants CEO Andrew Puzder’s confirmation as the next labor secretary.Jonathan Alcorn/Bloomberg News The International Franchise Association is calling on its…