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Business Brief-Absolute

Absolute Physical Therapy to host open house Absolute Physical Therapy and Wellness will host a grand opening open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Light snacks and refreshments will be provid...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-Misti

Misty joins Plaza Hair and Nails Misty Rush is now at Plaza Hair and Nails on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Services include: men’s, women’s and kids’ cuts, colors, waxing, manicures,...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-Local

L B FARM changes its name to Local Brand Meats Local Brands Farm and Ranch Markets co-op, best known as L B FARM, now has a new name: Local Brand Meats co-op. Denise King-Stovall ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-Bank

First National Bank announces new hires The First National Bank of Durango has hired two new employees Allec Rodriguez is a universal banker at the Bayfield branch. He was raised ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Briefs-Investors

Investors invited to open house Thursday Accredited investors are invited to learn more about the SCAPE Investment Fund 2 LP. The Investment Fund will support promising startups i...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-Exit

EXIT comes to Durango Margaret Hamilton, CEO of EXIT Realty Colorado, has announced the addition of EXIT Realty Home & Ranch under the direction of Jessica Low and Shelley Low, as an EXIT Re...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Brief-Coldwell

Jackie Mickelson is a Homes for Heroes real estate partner Jackie Mickelson, a broker at Coldwell Banker, is a Homes for Heroes real estate partner. Homes for Heroes offers a sign...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home sales rebounded in September despite tight supply

WASHINGTON – More Americans bought homes in September, many for the first time, despite a persistent shortage of properties for sale. The National Association of Realtors said las...

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

New York law cracks down on illegal Airbnb rentals

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York state enacted one of the nation’s toughest restrictions on Airbnb on Friday with a new law authorizing fines of up to $7,500 for many short-term rentals. T...

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

A surprisingly high number of first-timers now buying homes

WASHINGTON – For years, the U.S. housing market looked bleak for young couples hoping to buy their first homes but struggling with high student debt, low pay and meager down-payment savings....

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Sales stable, prices slightly up in third quarter

Supply and demand at work on the marketplace

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home construction fell 9 percent in September

WASHINGTON – Homebuilders pulled back on construction for a second straight month in September, with a plunge in apartments offsetting gains in single-family homes. Building activity was wea...

DATE: Oct 19, 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.