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It’s time to take some bold steps

Eliminate your debt. Are you ready? It’s time for massive debt-elimination action. I remember getting started. I was sick and tired of the stress and worry. With a budget in place...

DATE: Mar 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Lego struggles to boost sales after 13 years of growth

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Toy maker Lego says its earnings and sales fell in 2017 as it tried to turn around its business after 13 years of growth. The Danish company had warned in Oc...

DATE: Mar 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgage rates climb to 4-year high

WASHINGTON â€“ Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed this week to their highest average in more than four years, ratcheting up affordability pressures at the start of the traditional spring ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Shaw Solar hires project coordinator

Shaw Solar recently hired Lindsay Harmon to its team as a project coordinator. Harmon recently moved to Durango, is a longtime advocate of renewable energy and has a background in...

DATE: Mar 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Farmers Market names market, music managers

Durango Farmers Market recently named Melanie McKinney-Gonzales as market manager and Tom Little as music manager. McKinney-Gonzales is a Fort Lewis College graduate; moved to Dur...

DATE: Mar 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Many lenders are loosening requirements for prospective home buyers

NEW YORK – Will I or won’t I? An essential concern shared by prospective home buyers who need to finance their purchase is whether they will qualify for a mortgage for the amount and terms t...

DATE: Mar 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Four Corners group advocates for economic alliance across region

Successful model in Minnesota shows benefits of cooperation

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgage rates up for 8th week

30-year rises to 4.43 percent

DATE: Mar 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Starbucks says empty storefronts are leading to lower rents

Company opened first Reserve store recently

DATE: Mar 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

More home construction finally on the way for Colorado?

Year starts off with a bang

DATE: Mar 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Walmart to launch new online home shopping experience

Company trying to combat rival Amazon

DATE: Mar 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

How we decide where to aim our efforts

Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on tourism marketing strategies.Last month, I described, in percentages, where the Durango Area Tourism Office spent its marketing doll...

DATE: Mar 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

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.