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Renters forced to evacuate have few options to get rent money returned
Leases unlikely to address natural disasters
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Durango recreation economy feels heat from smoke, land closures
Mountain bike trails are closed, air too smoky to run
What's Up Downtown
Cleaning up downtown for summer
The Durango Business Improvement District thanks the Chamber of Commerce and the city of Durango for their help on the 15th annual Downtown Clean Day, which was held on May…
Business
Harley investors’ ride gets rougher as sales obstacles pile up
The Harley-Davidson logo is seen on the fuel tank of a motorcycle on display at the Oakland Harley-Davidson dealership in Oakland, Calif., in 2017.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg The motorcycle maker had…
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Trying to fetch a higher price for your home?
These are the amenities you need in your house
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Forum in Cortez addresses livestock feeding amid drought
Sprouted grain fodder offers option during drought
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Salt 360 opens on Main Avenue
The studio offers 90-minute float sessions in 12 inches of magnesium-rich Epsom salt water to create a nearly weightless environment void of sound and light. The experience promotes recovery and…
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CTCVoyages to sponsor safari night
Katherine Burgess, CTCVoyages owner and travel counselor who recently returned from Kenya, will give a presentation about traveling in Africa. Refreshments will be served and space is limited. To register…
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Russell Planning and Engineering hires one
Arnolddu1-i-syn Arnold received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Cornell University and has worked in Kenya as an explorer for National Geographic. In 2016, he was named assistant director of…
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Columbine Landscapes promotes employee
Hefferandu1-i-syn Hefferan is from Eagle and also works as an annuals project manager and manages holiday decorating services. For more information, visit www.columbinelandscapes.com.
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Economic pain from 416 Fire hits home
Railroad furloughs seasonal employees, considers 31,000 cancellations
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Southwest Memorial in Cortez shows off $32 million upgrade
Southwest Memorial Hospital expansion project better serves patients, staff
Business
416 Fire not harming tourism, director says
‘People are overgeneralizing about evacuations’
Business
Hunt is on for firms looking to move to Durango
Relocation program targets back-office shops such as payroll departments
Money Savvy
Stay on the path toward achieving your dreams
As we near the end of this 12-part series on taking control of your money and creating the life you want, it’s time to share what I’ve learned about starting,…
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Help wanted – desperately – as applicants become scarce
The state’s economy was recently ranked as the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, in large part to an expanding economic sector that has seen its…
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10 secrets to saving money on kitchen appliances
Shopping around and bundling can save you a lot
Business
Laura Ross joins Durango CoWest Insurance
Rossdu1-i-syn Laura provides commercial insurance for individuals, organizations and businesses. She will be specializing in business personal property; general liability; business auto; workers’ compensation; professional liability; directors and officers liability;…
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Columbine Landscapes makes staff additions
Colleen Hefferan has been promoted to field manager after serving as a crew leader in 2017. Lauren Montgomery and Alycia Engelbrecht were recently promoted to Crew Leader positions. The company…
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Guest bartender event for financial literacy programming
Half of all drink profits and all tips will be go towards financial literacy programming for the youth. The event will feature Tom Barney and Sheri Rochford Higgs. Visit know-your-dough.org…
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Walmart offers employees new perk: cheap access to college
Walmart is offering its employees affordable access to a college degree. It hopes the new benefit will help it recruit and retain higher quality entry-level employees in a tight U.S.…
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Rendezvous Doughnuts closes after seven months
Downtown shop served up handcrafted treats
Business
Former Katzin Music co-owner to open new supply store
Jimmy’s Music and Supply set to open July 1
Business
Direct-care health plan aids small manufacturers in Durango area
Plan combines direct primary care and supplemental policies
The Tourism Effect
Durango puts best foot forward at IPW in Denver
Frank Lockwood mimics the Colorado Blue Bear at the Denver Convention Center.Courtesy June Russell As I mentioned in my last column, I am in the midst of IPW, the nation’s…