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Hyperbaric chamber now offered by private practice in Durango
Hyperbaric chamber now offered by private practice
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The Tourism Effect
Diversion of lodgers tax makes no cents
I reminded city councilors that tourism is a major economic driver in La Plata County. In fact, it is the economic driver in the county, responsible for one in four…
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Young Professionals of Durango Holiday Party Dec. 14
Durangourmet will cater, and a cash bar will be available. The theme will be from the movie, “Christmas Vacation.” Cost is $15 via online registration or at the door. For…
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Lee Lutgen joins Southwest Mortgage Loans
Lutgen graduated from Durango High School in 2011 and managed the north location of Serious Texas BBQ for two years, working for the restaurant for six years. Lutgen is sad…
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Andy Roach joins Highlands Residential Mortgage
Roachdu1-i-syn Roach has worked in the residential mortgage business locally for Bank of Colorado and most recently was branch manager for Caliber Home Loans. Roach is an instructor for The…
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Pediatric Partners of the Southwest announces promotions
In their new positions, Cruz and Salazar will provide patient and family care support and pediatric home services, including PPSW portal and tele-medicine home visit access.
Business
LPEA announces pair of promotions
In addition, equipment operator Trey Buffalo was selected as an apprentice lineman. LPEA’s apprenticeship program is sanctioned by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as well as the Department of…
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LPEA names new meter technician
Herreradu1-i-syn Her position includes working with a variety of LPEA’s departments to assist with and advise about proper metering equipment, metering software, meter communications and new and existing installations and…
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Hotel proposed for Purgatory Resort
New 103-room hotel could open doors in late 2020 or early 2021
Business
Durango’s Pizza Hut moving closer to downtown
Carryout, delivery shop plans to open Dec. 7; dining area will go away
Business
It’s giddy-up time at GitPrime
Durango software firm plans to double number of employees by end of 2019
What's Up Downtown
It’s starting to look like the holidays
The 11th annual Be Local Coupon Book release party is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Derailed Pour House. The Be Local Coupon Book contains more than 100…
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Senior citizens are replacing teenagers as fast-food workers
Labor market, people living longer cited as reasons
Business
Millennials plan to spend big this holiday season … on their pets
Expected to double what consumers overall will spend on pet gifts
Business
Survey: Rural economy being hurt by tariffs, low prices
The overall index of the Rural Mainstreet survey for November sank to 49.9, the first time it’s dipped below 50 since January and down from October’s 54.3. Any score above…
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Even small companies may be able to cut Amazon-like deals
Key is to look for areas that need a boost
Business
Purgatory’s Twilight Toys open for business
The store specializes in toys and games that help a child grow and develop. For more information, email [email protected] or call 403-5562.
Business
Know Your Dough looking for volunteer coordinator
This volunteer position would assist staff in recruiting and organizing volunteers in anticipation of delivering financial literacy programs locally. The nonprofit currently has 25 active volunteers and is in need…
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EXIT Realty welcomes Jessie Gregg
Greggdu1-i-syn For more information about EXIT Realty, visit www.exitrealty.com.
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Chamber Business after Hours Dec. 6
There will be food, drinks and door prizes. Cost is $10 for Chamber members and guests.
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San Juan County-based recovery project receives award
The recovery coordinator develops a resiliency plan for businesses and identifies opportunities for economic diversification, according to Terry Blair-Burton, Region 9 program administrator. The position is held by Melanie Russek,…
Business
Q&A: Preparing a small business for a possible attack
People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial for the 11 people killed while worshipping on Oct. 27 at the Tree of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of…
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New Durango shop joins battle against plastics
Bring your own bottle for shampoo, dish soap, lotion and help save the planet
Money Savvy
Figure out your financial priorities
Next year may look vastly different for you, but the truth is, our financial years are similar because at the root of it all, money can only be spent, saved…
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30-year mortgage rate flat; still highest since 2011
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged from last week at 4.94 percent. That’s the highest level for the benchmark rate…