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U.S. auto sales hit a record 17.55M in 2016

DETROIT – U.S. consumers bought a record number of new cars and trucks in 2016. A repeat performance in 2017 could be a tall order. Low gas prices, rising employment and low inter...

DATE: Jan 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Trump’s latest US corporate Twitter target: General Motors

DETROIT – In another tweet targeting a U.S. company, President-elect Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to slap a tax on General Motors for importing compact cars to the U.S. from Mexico. ...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Analyst sees Starbucks overtaking McDonald’s

Starbucks is poised to overtake McDonald’s as the world’s most valuable restaurant chain, and the coffee giant could ultimately have a staggering 50,000 locations. That’s the pred...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Understanding your financial health is all about the numbers

Some numbers matter more than others. How much you make is important, for example, but your financial health depends far more on how much you keep. Knowing certain numbers can hel...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

In uncertain times, just go with what you know

I‘ll have to apologize. It may be that time of the year for articles, columns and TV programs that recap the past year or more boldly cast predictions on what the new year might bring, but I...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Durango Floatation Therapy offers escape from your senses

Center opened on north Main

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to meet Jan. 12

The Southwest Colorado National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors will meet at noon Thursday, Jan. 12 in the Oak Room of the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Trusts and ...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Young Professionals to host ‘Lunches with Leaders’ event Jan. 10

The Durango Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals of Durango will host a “Lunches with Leaders” event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Ore House, 147 E. College Drive....

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Land Title Guarantee Company promotes two Durango employees

Land Title Guarantee Co.â€™s Durango branch recently promoted team members Brianna Taulli and Angie Apolinario to closing associates. Taulli and Apolinario will manage and present...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

First National Bank of Durango hires new mortgage loan officer

First National Bank of Durango recently hired Jen Simon as a mortgage loan officer. Before being hired in 2014 as marketing and development director, Simon worked for the American...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Tickets now on sale for ‘Durango Rocks’ awards event

Tickets are on sale for the Chamber of Commerce “Durango Rocks” awards event, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall. ...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango BID’s year-end survey submissions to end Jan. 6

The deadline for the Business Improvement District’s 2016 year-end survey is Friday, Jan. 6. Visit www.downtowndurango.org to complete the survey and submit additional comments fo...

DATE: Jan 3, 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.