Business

What’s in a name?
What's Up Downtown

What’s in a name?

February 23, 2018

How do you brand a commercial area that does not really have a brand? Why does an area need a brand? What is the correct brand for an up-and-coming commercial…

Rock Lounge reopens at new location
Business

Rock Lounge reopens at new location

February 22, 2018

The Rock Lounge reopened to the public Friday at its new location, 111 E. 30th St.Courtesy of The Rock Lounge Starting Monday, the business will host regular hours, from 11…

Mancos apple cidery opens Saturday
Business

Mancos apple cidery opens Saturday

February 22, 2018

The cidery is located at 141 South Main St. in Mancos. During the family-friendly grand opening, the store will sell hats and other merchandise bearing the Outlier Cellars logo. The…

Women investors invited to Edward Jones presentation
Business

Women investors invited to Edward Jones presentation

February 22, 2018

The presentation is for women investors and will cover financial strategies that fit different lifestyles and needs through examining five financial questions specific to women. Light refreshments will be served…

Mountain Bike Specialists hires one
Business

Mountain Bike Specialists hires one

February 18, 2018

Turnerdu1-i-syn Turner is from Connecticut, attended college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, before moving to Durango and has more than 15 years of experience in the Austin, Texas, and…

Fast Signs manager nationally recognized
Business

Fast Signs manager nationally recognized

February 17, 2018

Fast Signs of Durango general manager Candice Archuleta (left) was presented the Manager of the Year award by Fast Signs International CEO Catherine Monson at the company’s 2018 convention in…

Four critical things to do before you make an offer
On Real Estate

Four critical things to do before you make an offer

February 17, 2018

The most critical step before moving forward on a home is determining if you will be able to obtain financing. Loan requests can be denied because of the borrower’s qualifications…

Five keys to eliminating your debt
Money Savvy

Five keys to eliminating your debt

February 17, 2018

If you’re like me, making more money isn’t the only answer. After all, over the years, our income went up and so did our debt. Reducing spending helps, but it…

Popular coffee shop reopens in Dolores
Food

Popular coffee shop reopens in Dolores

February 16, 2018

Owner Mark Looper took over the former Pony Expresso building and, along with his girlfriend Misty Henderson, remodeled it to make room for more tables. A newly installed bar with…

Permanent makeup, aesthetics business relocates
Business

Permanent makeup, aesthetics business relocates

February 16, 2018

Dotsondu1-i-syn Cosmetologist Renee Dotson provides services at the business through Dr. Mason Miner’s dentistry practice. Skin care treatments include fruit enzyme peels, microcurrent, microdermabrasion, areola and corrective skin camouflage procedures.…

Rural banker survey suggests economic outlook improving
Business

Rural banker survey suggests economic outlook improving

February 16, 2018

A report released Thursday says the Rural Mainstreet Index rose to its highest reading since May 2014, reaching 54.8 in February. January’s figure was 46.8, and December’s was 47.8. Survey…

Fort Lewis College to hold home-buyer class
Business

Fort Lewis College to hold home-buyer class

February 15, 2018

The class will teach participants about: HomesFund programs; credit score reports; household budgets, down payments and reducing debt; buying a home; mortgage payments and closing costs; mortgage loans; and purchase…

Southwest Mortgage Loans hires one
Business

Southwest Mortgage Loans hires one

February 15, 2018

Roofdu1-i-syn Roof will work at the Durango office, 835 Main Ave., Suite 222, and from her office, 1070 Greene St., in Silverton. For more information, call 382-9800

Visiting Angels receives home care award
Business

Visiting Angels receives home care award

February 15, 2018

To receive the award, Visiting Angels received high client and caregiver satisfaction ratings in areas such as caregiver training, compassion of caregivers, communication, scheduling and client-caregiver compatibility. For more information,…