The Single Entry Point Program announces the hiring of Victoria Garcia as its full-time administrative assistant. Garcia has seven years of experience in different positions including a collections management assistant…
ConocoPhillips announces 1,800 layoffs
The Colorado Tourism Office has done a great job attracting people from all over to Colorado. The reason for our success is that our cities, scenery and attractions consistently meet…
Board members, concerned residents question costs
Four Corners Community Bank, based in Farmington, is building its first Durango branch on the site of the former Mama’s Boy, across from the Durango Community Recreation Center on north…
Resident Jack Fotheringham and his business partners have been trying to open a Subway sandwich shop since 2006, all while fighting with the town over a law passed that same…
Whether you are buying a home, selling a home or plan to stay in your home indefinitely, regular and routine checks are critical for home safety. Smoke detectors: While most…
A sold sign is displayed outside a new home under construction in Mechanicsville, Va.Steve Helber/Associated Press file photo The Commerce Department said new-home sales rose 5.4 percent last month to…
The Veris F-digital controller lets individuals activate pre-set water temperatures on bathroom sinks using their fingertips. The controller can make it easier for people sharing bathrooms, especially children.Grohe via Associated…
Now some economists say that may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Young people might end up more financially stable and with more wealth in the long run…
Young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes, and when they do buy a home, they are paying more relative to their income than past generations,…
CenturyLink – and the town – hopes to make good on its promise this fall
Kent Curtis, CEO of First Southwest Bank, announced the addition of Paul Broderick to the bank’s senior lending team as senior vice president/commercial lender. Broderick will manage business development and…
S&P 500 down 12 percent from record May 21 close
Japanese seat belt and air-bag maker Takata Corp. Chairman and CEO Shigehisa Takada explains problems with the firm’s air bags during a news conference regarding the product’s recall. The 2015…
Like many communities around the country, Durango has experienced a dramatic increase in panhandling. There are many organizations working diligently to address this issue. Durango is a very caring community.…
Durango’s Rivergate Lofts overlook the Animas River. The Wells Group’s Don Ricedorff says his company has “fielded a number of questions and concerns” from clients about this month’s accidental release…
A new house under construction in the Southern Bluffs subdivision has a view of the new Montezuma-Cortez High School.Sam Green/Cortez Journal With the new Montezuma-Cortez High School campus now positioned…
A roofer works on a home under construction in the Briar Chapel community in Chapel Hill, N.C.Gerry Broome/Associated Press Housing starts in July rose 0.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted…
The Coney Island complex, completed in 1964, was no luxury residence, either. It was a modest brown-brick development, seven sturdy, 23-story towers in a park, each containing carpeted hallways but…
What’s missing in this photo cutout board at Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours on Aug. 9 are the real rafters in Durango. With the closing of the…
U.S. District Judge James Browning issued his ruling late Friday. An environmental group said Monday it plans to appeal. The judge said the groups put forth enough evidence to cast…
Scenic Aperture announced its opening at 708 Main Ave. Scenic Aperture’s Durango gallery features fine-art nature photography of the Four Corners. The gallery showcases the photography of Durango photographer Frank…
Most people don’t. A Money Pulse survey found 62 percent of Americans cannot cover a $500 unexpected expense. This level of financial insecurity can make minor emergencies a major stress…
After the initial announcement, the Durango Area Tourism Office was immediately plugged into communications with multiple agencies that were monitoring the developing story. Like everyone, DATO staff members tried to…
