Business

‘Wi-Fi tended to create ‘1984’ feel’

Booth wants people to talk to each other

Safety-net payments coming for enrolled farms

Slump in commodity prices triggers payments

Tourism pays its own way in county, Durango

As our needs and wants increase, so must revenue sources increase to meet those needs. The process forces us to think, debate, weigh options, prioritize and find majority consensus. Fortunately,…

No coffee camping

Teleworkers, shops at odds over etiquette

Steamworks Brewing Co. to close Nov. 9 for one-week remodel

New lighting fixtures and restrooms part of renovation

If you’re a renter, know your rights

Colorado Legal Services gives presentation on ways tenants can protect themselves

Bennet welcomes final crowdfunding rules

Ruling to help businesses raise funds online

Will El Niño cause a lull in real estate transactions?

Significant snowfall could affect sales

Housing market shows signs of weakening

Pending sales index drops in September

U.S. home values, rents defying global slowdown

Home values and rental prices are steadily rising, fueled by strong demand and a tight supply of available properties, a pair of reports last week showed. The solid demand drove…

Lexus, Toyota again top list for reliability

Transmission problems are a growing concern for new-car buyers. This year’s report on the best performing brands by Consumer Reports listed Lexus and Toyota as the most reliable. Lexus uses…

Buy or rent? Here’s how to decide if you’re a baby boomer

Buying a home might be a good move for baby boomers with high incomes because of the mortgage tax deductions. But boomers should consider what other ways they could be…

Bill would measure economics of outdoor recreation

Goal is to educate Congress on impact of industry

Business Briefs

Rylee Mac’s Famous Foods announces its opening at 1644 County Road 203. The food truck will serve breakfast and lunch, including its famous green chile, Sanoran Dogs and smoked brisket.…

The oil business: From crude to essentials

Amid energy industry slump, Cortez woman drops drill bits, starts High Desert Naturals

A fair affair

Mesa Verde’s historic Far View center needs a tenant

National Park Service wants center to pay for itself

On Halloween, downtown is for kids of all ages

A record 96 businesses will be handing out treats, goodies and surprises this year. This amazing turnout is attributable to the hard work of Robert Stapleton at Southwest Sound, downtown…

Mormons plan big Florida development

Environmentalists object to Deseret Ranch, which could become state’s 10th largest urban area

Strong sales lift U.S. home prices 5.1 percent in August

A “sold” sign is posted outside a Harbor Beach neighborhood home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Home prices were up 5.1 percent in August, according to Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index of…

U.S. new home sales fall sharply in September

A sold sign is posted in front of a new home under construction in Mechanicsville, Va. Sales of new homes plunged sharply in September to the slowest pace in 10…

7-2-11 shutters its doors

The exterior of the closed 7-2-11 store in the 1800 of North Main Avenue as seen Friday.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald The store has been stripped of its gas pumps and cleaned…

What should you consider when buying an investment home

An investor considering income property either buys primarily for cash flow or appreciation, although, all investments have elements of both. If the home will also be used by the owner…

A room, a bed and a ghost?

There may be things going ‘bump’ in Durango’s older properties

U.S. home sales up 4.7% in September

Home sales bounced back in September, although first-time buyers are largely missing from the market, the National Association of Realtors reported.Lynn Sladky/Associated Press The National Association of Realtors said Thursday…

Ancient craft is getting new attention

New book offers tips on using artisanal tile in home designs

Homeownership hasn’t been boon for blacks, new study finds

First-time black homeowners saw their wealth decrease by nearly half between 2005 and 2007 – a time of red-hot appreciation for most homeowners, Johns Hopkins University researchers found in a…

U.S. homebuilders are growing more confident

Home builders’s increased confidence in the housing market in October is good news for the construction industry and the overall U.S. economy.Gerry Broome/Associated Press file photo The National Association of…

Business Briefs

Axis Health System, a private, nonprofit serving the health-care needs of Southwest Colorado residents, welcomes these new staff members to its health-care team: Dr. John Piccaro, a family physician, has…

Big retailers speed deliveries to shoppers

Companies building bigger warehouses, shipping straight from stores