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Mexican sports bar opens in Francisco’s building
Cerda 7 will offer Mexican menu, salsa dancing and karaoke
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Runaway home prices ebb in West as weary buyers push back
Denver home prices have soared 71 percent in the past five years, but buyers are starting to push back against higher prices, real estate analysts say.Seth McConnell/The Denver Post Denver,…
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Solar home, business tour will showcase options
Oct. 8 tour will showcase variety of options for homes
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Indoor plants help bring your home to life
Terrariums, vases, jars and succulent displays can bring an otherwise ordinary corner of a home to life.Michael Partenio Meredith via Associated Press San Francisco-based design studio Siol created just that…
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FCC delays vote on disputed cable-box rules
The Federal Communications Commission canceled a vote on rules for apps that could replace cable boxes.Matt Rourke/Associated Press file Consumers could potentially save a few hundred dollars a year if…
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Arc of History rock will be auctioned online
Sculpture’s metal base will be sold to salvage company
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Silverton entrepreneur, lawyer honored as economic leader
Internet, emergency services key issues for Anthony Edwards
Money Savvy
Make your financial success automatic
Without a system to manage your budget, you are forced to rely on willpower and self-discipline, which are like muscles that get exhausted quickly. The key to financial success is…
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Negative online reviews can be positive for businesses
Jeff Gates, who co-owns eight restaurants in the Boston area, personally answers his restaurants’ online reviews. He says if multiple people comment on an issue, “that’s something we really want…
Business
Economic development chief Ed Morlan retiring
Gov. John Hickenlooper recognizes director’s efforts
Business
Whole Health Family Medicine opens
The clinic offers affordable, personalized family medical care via the direct primary care model. This new approach eliminates co-pays and co-insurance, and patients instead pay a flat monthly fee for…
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PHD Advanced Nutrition opens
Owner Ashley Lucas is a registered dietition with a doctorate in sports nutrition and chronic disease. The business specializes in customized nutrition consulting for adults and adolescents, with a focus…
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Wells Group hires new broker
Roberts graduated from Durango High School, received a full rodeo scholarship and attended New Mexico Junior College and New Mexico State University. He then received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural…
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New counseling practice at Surya Health
Zink specializes in death, loss and bereavement, as well as guiding patients through life transitions like divorce, career changes, anxiety and depression. Zink has a master’s degree in transpersonal psychology…
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Summit Psychology welcomes Tiffany Rose
Rose is a counseling intern and will offer low-cost counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. Rose is available for appointments Monday, Wednesday and Friday and also offers evening appointments.…
On Real Estate
It’s important to come home to a great landing
Erin Whitedu1-i-syn Why, you ask? Well, quite a few reasons, and it’s not just the free champagne and hor d’oeuvres (although I sincerely appreciate the bubbles, so please keep going…
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U.S. home sales down as inventories plummet
The National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales fell 0.9 percent in August, as tightening supplies of homes for sale push prices out of the reach of more…
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Florida offers hope for homebuyers squeezed by low supply
Prospective homebuyers might want to consider looking at Florida. A new survey by real estate search engine Trulia shows the state is leading the country in increasing the supply of…
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13th Parade of Homes set for Sept. 23-25
Homebuilders set to show off latest trends
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Western furniture, decor shop opens in Cortez
Western home decor shop opens off Main Street in Cortez
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It’s the third quarter; what’s the score?
du1-i-syn The city of Durango keeps track of retail sales and lodging tax collections, and reports are released monthly. Retailers and hospitality operators have a month to submit tax records…
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Wells Fargo CEO apologizes; senators heap criticism on bank
Members of the Senate Banking Committee showed bipartisan outrage over the long-running conduct, unsatisfied by Chief Executive John Stumpf’s show of contrition. Stumpf said he was “deeply sorry” that the…
Business
Intro to QuickBooks course offered
The seminar is the first in a series of QuickBooks power sessions sponsored by the Durango Chamber of Commerce. The cost is $100 ($90 for Chamber members). Call 259-4313 to…
Business
Tats may help your business make its mark
A study done in Britain suggests that hiring tattooed workers can help certain businesses – such as bars – attract younger customers.Durango Herald file As reported by the Daily Mail,…
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Woodhouse Day Spa opens
The spa, owned by Leshia and Arnold Terhune, is in the fully renovated former Signature Spa building at 1521 Main Ave. Woodhouse Day Spa’s services include massages, body treatments, facials…
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Mantell-Hecathorn receives U.S. DOE award
The awards recognize builders working toward Zero Energy Ready Homes, which are designed to reduce or eliminate utility bills while maintaining high indoor air quality. To learn more about the…