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Retail malaise puts pressure on chains to shutter more stores

Reeling from a shaky holiday season and slowing mall traffic, U.S. retailers are facing increasing pressure to close stores as more of their business migrates to the internet. Mor...

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado tourism advertising is a boon for Durango

It’s time for us to give a big shout-out to our tourism colleagues at the state level. Durango and other Colorado destinations rely on, and greatly benefit from, the state’s $19....

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Seas’nings catering business closes after 19 years in Cortez

Owners of Cortez company want time for travel, other endeavors

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Low supplies hamper existing home sales

WASHINGTON – Americans retreated from purchasing homes in December, as the number of properties listed for sale sank to its lowest level since 1999. The National Association of Re...

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Home ownership is out-of-reach for many

Rising home prices and interest rates are making it more difficult for buyers to qualify for the home they want. Experts expect the upward trend to continue, which will push some...

DATE: Jan 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Montezuma housing prices rise, sales slip in 2016

Smaller inventory, fewer sales

DATE: Jan 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Mirador phase two begins

Completion of duplex expected June 1

DATE: Jan 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Steve Short is named Citizen of Year by Durango Chamber of Commerce

12 are honored for community service

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump expects ‘big results’ from his choice to lead USDA

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump said Thursday that he expects that former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, his choice to lead the Agriculture Department, will “deliver big results for all Americans who ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Apartments drive home construction up

WASHINGTON – U.S. builders ramped up home construction in December, led by a surge of apartment building, while single-family houses lagged. Housing starts jumped 11.3 percent las...

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. consumer prices up moderate 0.3 percent in December

WASHINGTON â€“ U.S. consumer prices, driven up by rising energy costs, rose moderately in December, closing out a year in which consumer inflation rose at the fastest pace in five years. ...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Homebuilder confidence, sales outlook slips

U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less confident this month about their sales prospects, a pullback from December when builders’ confidence reached the highest level in 11 years. ...

DATE: Jan 18, 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.