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The stupidest thing you can do with money

You may have guessed that I’m a bit of a freak when it comes to personal finance. Only a freak would get up at 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday to write about money. Right? Given that, it ...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Postal Service bets on higher stamp prices to fix woes

WASHINGTON – Buffeted by threats from Amazon drones to deliveries by golf cart, the beleaguered U.S. Postal Service is counting on a different strategy to stay competitive: more freedom to r...

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Men replacing women as CEOs marks step backward on diversity

When Mondelez International said Wednesday that Chief Executive Officer Irene Rosenfeld was retiring, it was no surprise that the food company also announced that she would be succeeded by a...

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Women’s Resource Center named as living wage employer

Women’s Resource Center, a nonprofit that advocates for women in La Plata County, was recently recognized by Thrive! Living Wage Coalition as a living wage employer. For more info...

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Diversity memo drama poses biggest public test for Google CEO

In almost two years as Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai has weathered multiple storms with relative ease. His search engine came out of the fake news brouhaha largely unscathed. He wat...

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Insane $43B system could soon deliver you food

The temperature in Washington’s Columbia Heights is pushing 100 degrees as Armaye Ejigu swaddles space blankets around two precious scoops of Baskin-Robbins ice cream. Shortly aft...

DATE: Aug 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado unemployment drops despite weaker than expected hiring

DENVER (AP) – A forecast last December from the University of Colorado Boulder showed Colorado’s unemployment rate was expected to rise from 3.5 percent to 3.9 percent this year. ...

DATE: Aug 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

New ‘microloans’ program launched

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Office recently announced the launch of the Colorado Microloans Program, an initiative of the Colorado Economic Development Commissi...

DATE: Aug 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Advanced EyeCare adds one

Advanced EyeCare recently hired optometrist Dr. Davis Capaccioli. Dr. Capaccioli graduated in general biology from University of California at San Diego, and earned a doctorate in...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Funds made available for low-interest small-businesses loans

Outdoor recreation, women-owned organizations to benefit

DATE: Aug 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three Springs growing, but not immune to industry struggles

Labor shortage, lot availability and fees slowing construction in town

DATE: Aug 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Pet sitters tap tourist market through Rover

Online booking service offers options for travelers

DATE: Aug 5, 2017 | 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.