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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

U.S. job market has changed under Obama

WASHINGTON – When President Barack Obama took office in January 2009 in the midst of the Great Recession, the economy was hemorrhaging jobs. Employers were panicking in the face of plummetin...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

BID will miss Bob Allen’s experience, knowledge

The Durango Business Improvement District owes a huge debt of gratitude to Bob Allen, who has served on the BID board of directors since 2005 and will be ending his time with BID at the end ...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Free ‘Wake Up Money’ seminar Jan. 25

There will be a free “Wake Up Money” seminar at 6 p.m. Jan. 25th at The Wells Group, 901 Main Ave. Attendees should use the side entrance on 9th Street. John Ralph of The Wells Gr...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

‘Snowdown Business After Hours’ to be Feb. 1

Four Corners Broadcasting will host “Snowdown Business After Hours” from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 in the ballroom at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio. Food, drink,...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Forest Service to hold vendor fair

The U.S. Forest Service and Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center will hold a procurement fair for small businesses interested in providing services to the Forest Service or any o...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Kogan Builders hires site superintendent

Kogan Builders welcomes new site superintendent Rob Watson to its team of professionals. Watson formerly owned Watson Enterprises Inc., contributed to the design and construction ...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Group to offer nonprofit development help

Community Resource Center of Denver will bring its “Development Officer Series” to Durango in February and March. Each session will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Durango Commun...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Businesses competed to enhance railroad experience

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Business Improvement District sponsored a holiday lighting contest for businesses along the narrow gauge corridor from the train dep...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Bayfield tile import company finds success on web

The shift to online shopping, sometimes viewed as a threat to small retailers, is the foundation of Bayfield-based Mexican Tile Design’s business. Andy Kayner and his wife, Jenny...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Brighten your Durango home for ‘Blue Monday,’ remainder of winter

A few design ideas can brighten up the darkest home this winter

DATE: Jan 15, 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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening