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Marijuana is getting cheaper

For some states, including Colorado, that’s a problem

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Survey: Rural economy being hurt by tariffs, low prices

OMAHA, Neb. – For the first time this year, a monthly survey of bankers in parts of 10 Plains and Western states indicates the regional rural economy is shrinking. The overall ind...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Even small companies may be able to cut Amazon-like deals

Key is to look for areas that need a boost

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgage rates drop significantly

Thirty-year at 4.81 percent

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Purgatoryâ€™s Twilight Toys open for business

Twilight Toys opened Saturday, Nov. 17, for the ski season at Purgatory Resort, offering a large selection of puzzles, board games, books and gifts for all ages. The locally owned family bus...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Know Your Dough looking for volunteer coordinator

Know Your Dough, a nonprofit providing financial literacy for youth in the local community, is looking for a volunteer coordinator. This volunteer position would assist staff in r...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

EXIT Realty welcomes Jessie Gregg

EXIT Realty Home & Ranch in Durango welcomes Jessie Gregg as a new real estate professional at the office, 1032 Main Ave. Gregg joins the network of independently owned and operated brokerag...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Chamber Business after Hours Dec. 6

The Durango Chamber of Commerce is holding Business after Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Four Corners Community Bank, 2685 Main Ave. There will be food, drinks and d...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan County-based recovery project receives award

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has received a 2018 Aliceann Wohlbruck Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations for the Sa...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Q&A: Preparing a small business for a possible attack

NEW YORK – News of another mass shooting, including the recent attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh, makes many people wonder what they would do if confronted with an active shooter or other ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

New Durango shop joins battle against plastics

Bring your own bottle for shampoo, dish soap, lotion and help save the planet

DATE: Nov 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Figure out your financial priorities

A reader recently asked, “How do I figure out my financial priorities?” That got me thinking about 2019. For me, 2019 holds culinary school tuition payments; deciding where to live in Portla...

DATE: Nov 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.