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Firms extend credit card deadlines
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Firms extend credit card deadlines

December 4, 2016

Visa and Mastercard are giving gasoline station owners an extra three years to install new chip-card readers in their fuel pumps.Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News The world’s largest payments networks will give…

Winter can be good time to go house shopping
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Winter can be good time to go house shopping

December 3, 2016

There are two types of sellers: those who are motivated to sell and those who have plenty of time and are hoping to get top dollar. Motivated sellers want or…

US construction spending up 0.5 percent in October
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US construction spending up 0.5 percent in October

December 1, 2016

A dump truck drives past the construction site of a high-rise building in Boston.Steven Senne/Associated Press Construction spending rose 0.5 percent in October following no change in September, the Commerce…

Rapid Device Repair opens on Main
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Rapid Device Repair opens on Main

November 29, 2016

Rapid Device Repair opened this month on Main Avenue and focuses on cellphone and tablet repair.Courtesy Rapid Device Repair Charles “CJ” Hawkins, opened Rapid Device Repair in November on Main…

Many companies short on disaster insurance
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Many companies short on disaster insurance

November 29, 2016

Kathy Laurenti, owner of North Denver Sausage, is rebuilding her retail store and production facility after it was heavily damaged by an accidental fire in an adjoining gun shop last…

Sticks & Stones Handmade helps arts ed
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Sticks & Stones Handmade helps arts ed

November 29, 2016

The owners of Sticks & Stones Handmade are asking local artists to help benefit art education.Courtesy Sticks & Stones Artists donated numerous hand-crafted ornaments and decorations to be sold in…

15 employers join recognition program
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15 employers join recognition program

November 29, 2016

The businesses are: 81301 Coffee Roasters, Advanced Concrete Solutions, Animas Surgical Hospital, Calcom Solar, Crazy Dog Window Washing, Durango Small Car Inc., Durango Wood Co., Four Corners OB/GYN, Jaynes Corporation…

Carver’s to host talk
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Carver’s to host talk

November 29, 2016

A free cup of coffee will be offered to each guest participating in the discussion, and attendees are encouraged to arrive prepared to share, discuss and promote their products and…

Business Solutions to host lunch
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Business Solutions to host lunch

November 29, 2016

The event includes lunch by Hot Tomatoes Catering and will cover how to save money upgrading your business technology while getting a tax write-off in the process, how to protect…

Cyber Monday losing some of its luster
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Cyber Monday losing some of its luster

November 29, 2016

Tashalee Rodriguez, of Boston, uses a smartphone app while shopping at Macy’s in downtown Boston.Michael Dwyer/Associated Press file Online spending on Monday rose 12 percent to a record $3.45 billion,…

Simple rule to gain financial success
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Simple rule to gain financial success

November 29, 2016

It’s easy to understand but can be difficult to use. If you do though, its power is transformative. I’ve seen people use it to pay off overwhelming debt, create financial…

Sales of new homes slipped in October
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Sales of new homes slipped in October

November 27, 2016

A “Sold” sign sits in front of a house under the final stages of construction in Plano, Texas.LM Otero/Associated Press file The Commerce Department said Wednesday that new-home sales fell…

Walkable, rideable neighborhoods are here to stay
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Walkable, rideable neighborhoods are here to stay

November 27, 2016

It is elementary, my friends. The convenience of shopping, restaurants, art and music activities, river trails and open space are opportunities for everyone to appreciate. Most of the conversation today…

Chinese on worldwide buying spree
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Chinese on worldwide buying spree

November 27, 2016

But here at the city’s biggest international property fair – a frenetic gathering of brokers, developers and other real estate professionals all jockeying for the attention of Chinese buyers –…

Durango has that special ‘snuggle factor’
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Durango has that special ‘snuggle factor’

November 22, 2016

Sure, we understand being called out as a great place for outdoor recreation, nationally acclaimed galleries and having more than our fair share of outstanding independent restaurants. We’ve been lauded…

Ed Morlan SCAPE Entrepreneurs Fund established
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Ed Morlan SCAPE Entrepreneurs Fund established

November 22, 2016

The Ed Morlan SCAPE Entrepreneurs Fund has been established. Morlan was a founding member whose passion, support and enthusiasm made Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs possible. In honor of…

Chris Miera joins First National Bank
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Chris Miera joins First National Bank

November 22, 2016

He was born and raised in Durango and attended Pueblo Community College. He most recently worked at the Starbucks kiosk inside Albertsons.

LPEA promotes Ryan Peacock
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LPEA promotes Ryan Peacock

November 22, 2016

He steps up to a supervisorial role in substation maintenance, the department responsible for maintaining LPEA’s substations and regulators. Born in Durango, Peacock attended Durango High School then stepped into…

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Durango opens
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LaQuinta Inn & Suites Durango opens

November 22, 2016

LaQuinta is located next to the Allen Theatres, Durango Mall and Vantiv. LaQuinta Durango is offering rooms with double queen beds and king beds including suites. The hotel offers a…