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Divided La Plata Electric board united on vision for exploratory group

Subcommittee not approved to research buyout from Tri-State

DATE: Feb 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lending by big banks to small businesses hits a record high, study finds

WASHINGTON – One thing that’s critical for growth in a capitalistic economy and that’s capital. Small businesses, which have created two out of three new jobs in this country in ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Home prices in two-thirds of U.S. cities have hit record highs

Prices up 5.3 percent from a year ago

DATE: Feb 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mountain Bike Specialists hires one

Mountain Bike Specialists recently hired Travis Turner as a service writer and sales associate. Turner is from Connecticut, attended college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, b...

DATE: Feb 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program boosts 5 regional firms

Five new businesses have been selected to participate in a business-accelerator program that has helped seed 19 different Southwest Colorado firms with $4.7 million in investments and create...

DATE: Feb 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Fast Signs manager nationally recognized

Fast Signs of Durango general manager Candice Archuleta received the Manager of the Year award at the Fast Signs 2018 convention in Houston, Texas. The award is given according to...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mortgage rates climb to their highest levels in nearly four years

Mortgage rates haven’t been this high in nearly four years, just as the spring home-buying season is heating up. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Four critical things to do before you make an offer

Before you have your agent prepare and submit your offer, there are four critical things that should be considered or steps that should be taken. The most critical step before mov...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Five keys to eliminating your debt

Today’s column is about getting started on a successful path to paying off your debt. If you’re like me, making more money isn’t the only answer. After all, over the years, our in...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Original bike shop owner returns to Durango, repurchases Pedal the Peaks

Mountains, small-town vibe bring David Howard back for more

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Permanent makeup, aesthetics business relocates

Timeless Makeup, which provides permanent makeup, aesthetics and skin care services, recently relocated to the Bula Building, at 72 Suttle St., Suite H. Cosmetologist Renee Dotson...

DATE: Feb 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

La Plata County Assessor gives personal property tax reminder

Deadline to declare property is April 15

DATE: Feb 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.