Local News
Holiday seasonal sales, lodgers tax collections disappointing in Durango
Lodgers tax declines; sales tax growth lower than expected
Business
Business
Four States Ag Expo goes back to ‘American Roots’
Everything in 1 event: Dog agility, ice cream-eating contest the latest in tractor tech
Local News
Towers of steel
Business
Business Briefs
The Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado and First National Bank of Durango will host “Contract Lien Law” with Tonya Wales from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. March 16. This class…
Food
Former No Way Jose owner running new restaurant
Jaime Lariz, a 16-year Durango resident who formerly operated No Way Jose on Main Avenue, is the new owner of San Marcos Mexican Restaurant on U.S. Highway 160 at the…
Business
Builders finding ways to make homes stand up to Mother Nature’s fiercest outbursts
Although much attention has focused on green building practices, resilient-design strategies take the concept of building efficiently a step further with a proactive approach to creating durable homes that can…
Business
Nonresidential construction bounces back
Construction spending increased 1.5 percent in January, the biggest gain since May, following a 0.6 percent increase in December, the Commerce Department reported. The advance pushed total spending to a…
Business
A local Realtor’s story: By the numbers
Bleger In 1979, I was born in Houston. A gallon of gasoline cost 86 cents, a brand new Toyota Corolla cost $3,698 and the average home price in the United…
Business
Audi ranks as top car in Consumer Reports listing
Subaru, Lexus, Porsche and BMW rounded out the top five in the survey. Fiat, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Land Rover and Chrysler were the lowest-ranking brands. Volkswagen AG – which owns the…
Business
From the Extension Office Planning for the worst can make life easier for you and your family
– Randy Pausch We find comfort in planning and talking through everything: our careers, education, work projects, vacations, meals and parties, retirement, family planning, weddings, divorce, financial planning. Regardless of…
Local News
Steaming Bean in Durango gets reprieve with new location
Coffee shop to move across street into lower level of Irish Embassy
Local News
Two Durango restaurants undergo changes, another closes
Guido’s remodels, Main Event to be replaced and 6512 is closed
Local News
Durango School District 9-R’s finance director leaving
Austin will continue assisting with school budget
Local News
Steaming Bean Coffee Co. to close doors Friday in Durango
Main Avenue loses ‘unplanned meeting place’ after landlord, owner fail to agree
Money Savvy
What it takes to make a living wage
The minimum wage in Colorado is $8.31 an hour, but $12.79 an hour is what you’ll actually need to earn to get by as a single person in La Plata…
Business
Craft breweries embrace cans
Ska phases out 12-ounce bottles, Steamworks releases canned nitro beer
Business
Business Briefs
Michael Wilkinson and Chrysalis Counseling announce they will accept Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. For effective and empathetic counseling services or for more information, call 403-5054. Investment company announces new hire…
Business
U.S. pending home sales decline in January
Contract signings for home purchases slowed in January, the National Association of Realtors reported Monday.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press The National Association of Realtors said that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales…
Business
Black is coming back in America’s kitchens
A transitional kitchen island or cart in black is a smart way to introduce the color without committing to more permanent elements like cabinetry.Houzz.com via Associated Press But right now,…
Nation & World
Warren Buffett makes case for a bright American future
Billionaire optimistic in annual letter to shareholders
Business
Effects of vacation rental cap unclear
City could reconsider inclusion of single-room rentals
Business
Business Briefs
The Animas Alano Club has signed a “Letter of Intent” to purchase the Cowboy Church, 2601 Junction Creek Road in Durango. The Alano Club will hold meetings and events for…
Business
Slashed spending by drillers could lead to price spike
Global oil supply growth is plunging as drillers slash capital expenditures severely, Europe’s energy policy group said Monday. The decreasing supply of oil could eventually result in an energy shock.Hasan…
Business
U.S. home sales climbed in January despite weaker economy
Home prices are rising across the United States as the number of properties on the market continues to fall, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press But buyers…
Business
Consumer confidence sinks to seven-month low
Households grew more concerned about the outlook for the economy and jobs in February. The Conference Board’s consumer sentiment index slid to 92.2 this month, less than the lowest forecast…