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Business Solutions to host lunch

Business Solutions will host a “lunch and learn” session at noon on Dec. 14 at First National Bank of Durango at 259 West 9th Ave. The event includes lunch by Hot Tomatoes Caterin...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Cyber Monday losing some of its luster

Cyber Monday barely retained its status as the biggest online spending day of the year after a surge of shoppers hit computers and phones instead of stores on Black Friday to chase deals ear...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Simple rule to gain financial success

Over the years, as I’ve helped people take control of their money and begin to live their dreams, I’ve discovered a simple, little-known rule that, when applied, creates financial success. ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Chinese on worldwide buying spree

If they were anywhere else in Beijing, the five young women in cowboy hats and matching red, white, and blue costumes would look wildly out of place. But here at the city’s bigges...

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Walkable, rideable neighborhoods are here to stay

Why is there the hubbub about “walkable and rideable” neighborhoods? It is elementary, my friends. The convenience of shopping, restaurants, art and music activities, river trai...

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Sales of new homes slipped in October

WASHINGTON – Fewer Americans purchased new homes in October, but sales are still much stronger this year than in 2015 – a positive sign for the housing market. The Commerce Depart...

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

New standards make today’s home fireplace units much more efficient

A crackling fireplace during the cold season is an aesthetically pleasing heat source and a desirable one in Durango’s vacation homes, and it’s an asset the How often the unit will b...

DATE: Nov 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Thanksgiving Day shopping is here to stay – with some tweaks

NEW YORK – Thanksgiving Day shopping – a delight to some, an anathema to others – isn’t going away, but some stores are rethinking their strategies on whether it makes sense to be open on th...

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Osprey Packs names new top executives

Cortez-based firm hires CamelBak, Black Diamond leaders

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango has that special ‘snuggle factor’

It happened again this week. Durango received yet another accolade to add to its ever-expanding list of awards, recognitions and rankings. Sure, we understand being called out as...

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Ed Morlan SCAPE Entrepreneurs Fund established

SCAPE entrepreneurs fund established The Ed Morlan SCAPE Entrepreneurs Fund has been established. Morlan was a founding member whose passion, support and enthusiasm made Southwes...

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Chris Miera joins First National Bank

Chris Miera is a universal banker at the First National Bank of Durango Albertsons office. He was born and raised in Durango and attended Pueblo Community College. He most recentl...

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | 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.