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Cortez reveals results of fiber project feasibility study

Sales tax increase could fund city-wide internet

DATE: May 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgage rates at 7-year highs

Rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 4.66 percent this week

DATE: May 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

How do you control an out-of-control boss?

‘Managing up’ comes with risks, rewards

DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Many homeowners find inspiration in home makeover programs

NEW YORK – When Kuangchi Chang and her husband, Robert Peterson, were planning a kitchen renovation in 2015, they drew on a lot of professional help. And we’re not talking only a...

DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Drivers face most expensive driving season in years

Get ready for a little bit more pain at the pump this summer. Crude oil prices are at the highest level in more than three years and are expected to keep climbing, pushing up gaso...

DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Event season in full swing downtown

Taste of Durango is this Sunday. The Taste will set up on Main Avenue in downtown from College to 12th Street. The food booths will be set up a little differently this year, whic...

DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Study: Despite modest income, teachers pay for class needs

On average, teachers pay far more than they get back from tax deduction

DATE: May 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Region 9 elects Bayfield board member

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado recently announced that Ashleigh Tarkington has joined its board of directors. Tarkington – Billy Goat Saloon owner in...

DATE: May 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

4CORE turns 10 years old Tuesday

Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency will celebrate 10 years of serving the community from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ska Brewing Co., 225 Girard St. The party will be held dur...

DATE: May 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Southwest Health faces operational, cash challenges

CEO reports expansion is on track, but cash on hand is 2 months short

DATE: May 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pediatric Partners CEO accepted to leadership program

Dr. Cecile Fraley, CEO of Pediatric Partners of the Southwest, was selected for the Rural Colorado Primary Care Leaders program, which builds leadership skills and creates a state network of...

DATE: May 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Cornerstone Home Lending hires loan officer

Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc. recently announced that Veniece Fagerlin, a loan officer who lives in Mayday, has joined its Durango branch. Fagerlin and her husband moved to Mayd...

DATE: May 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

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.