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HomesFund to host home-buyer class

HomesFund will hold a home-buyer education class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 7 in Brendt Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Topics include: budgeting and debt; cr...

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Goff managing partner steps down Sunday

Goff Engineering and Surveying recently announced that Bruce Honisch, company vice president, engineer and land surveyor, will step down as a managing partner effective Sunday. Ho...

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Community Foundation adds three to board

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado recently appointed three members to its board of directors: Chuck Fredrick, Melissa Glick and Simon Walls. Fredrick, managing o...

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Assessor reminds of April 15 deadline

The La Plata County Assessor’s Office reminds those who own, possess or control taxable personal property in La Plata County valued more than $7,400 on Jan. 1 are required to report the prop...

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Advantage Physical Therapy hires one

Advantage Physical Therapy and Wellness recently hired SueB Earl to its practice. Earl, owner of FootWork, a custom orthotics company, has provided orthopedic physical therapy for...

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Walmart pulls Cosmopolitan from checkout aisles

Company receives pressure from anti-porn group

DATE: Mar 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Long-term mortgage rates move a little slower

Rates have climbed steadily since January

DATE: Mar 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango startup launches ‘Think Local’ payment card

Company aims to encourage local spending, boost tax base

DATE: Mar 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Schlotzky’s shop in downtown Durango closes

Chain sandwich shop opened in February 2015

DATE: Mar 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Farmers, Ranchers looking at cuts to irrigation allocations

McPhee Reservoir may be rare exception with full ration of water

DATE: Mar 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado businesses missing workers due to visa shortage

‘It is dire,’ says company president in Windsor

DATE: Mar 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgage rates recommence their upward trajectory

NEW YORK – Mortgage rates resumed their ascent this week. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average inched up to 4.45 percent w...

DATE: Mar 23, 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.