Analysts and industry representatives say such a scenario is highly unlikely, though one official says certain businesses could be hit with deposit fees if the Fed actually cut the rate,…
Several toys with high lead levels or toys that could cause young children to choke were found at major retailers and discount stores in the last few months, the U.S.…
We went out here on a recent sunny day and asked people the five apps they would pick. Nearly each one started with the same top app: Facebook, which makes…
Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County was approved as an Enterprise Zone Contribution Project by the Colorado Economic Development Commission on Oct. 10. This designation allows all donor contributions of…
Homebuilder shares surged after the Commerce Department reported that approvals for housing permits rose in October at the fastest pace in five years. Those applications indicate that builders expect heightened…
Hyundai will offer its Tucson hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric vehicle to customers in spring 2014.Hyundai Motor America/PRNewsFoto At auto shows on two continents this month, three automakers unveiled hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles…
The Dow Jones industrial average has surged since early October, crossing the 16,000-point threshold. IPOs are hot again. Small investors, stirred from their post-recession daze, are coming back to stocks.…
Let’s test that theory. Go to your computer and open two windows in your browser. Open Home Depot in one and Amazon in the other. Type bookcase in each of…
A dump wagon adds freshly gathered corn cobs to a pile on a farm near Hurley, S.D. Fuels made from agricultural waste are being developed but are not contributing to…
The Four Corners Film Office announces Lisa Schwantes as the organization’s new coordinator. Schwantes will assist the office in its role as a liaison between production companies and the community.…
Consultant discusses power, fracking at luncheon
CEO Rod Brenneman said it’s the first time it happened and that the company is investigating what went wrong. Butterball had announced last week that it will have a limited…
The service, called Helpouts, began taking calls for help Tuesday and offers connections to more than 1,000 merchants, instructors, websites and health care specialists who cleared Google Inc.’s background checks.…
The Xbox One is now on sale, and offers gamers a versatile and powerful machine for playing the latest high-definition games. Although the Xbox offers a new Kinect interface, some…
Marijuana opens business opportunity for an array of folks
Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Holiday Farmers Market: Browse the food booths and support local growers, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. Nov. 28, Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner: noon…
Carolyn Striker has joined Mumbling Marmot Tutoring as a tutor serving Durango and Bayfield specializing in cognitive skills, study skills, reading/writing, math/science, homework support and academic coaching. Striker is a…
Fracking, fuel-efficient cars helping U.S. produce more than it imports
The trend reflects a growing appetite among investors for buying homes before they exit the foreclosure process and end up on the market. A total of 37,775 homes nationwide completed…
The Durango Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn called “The ABC’s of Energy Policy” at noon Wednesday at First National Bank of Durango, 259 West Ninth St.…
More importantly, half the people in the nation earn more than you do; half earn less. That’s just how it’s been all your life. Last year, you earned $51,071 before…
In testimony prepared for her confirmation hearing Thursday, Yellen said the economy is still performing far below its potential. And she pointed out that inflation is running below the Fed’s…
NRG Energy slumped after the company lowered its earnings forecast, leading other power companies lower. News Corp. fell after the media company posted an unexpected revenue decline because of weakness…
China is close to becoming the world’s largest oil importer, while India will turn into the leading importer of coal in the next decade to lead the Asian surge, the…
Meridane Design founder and 40-year Durango resident Sally Short recently won the Innovative Woman in Business Award at the National Women’s Success Summit in Los Angeles. Short won the award…
Shopping overshadows meaning of the holiday, some Americans say
