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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

Americans outworking Europeans, study finds

Americans are addicted to their jobs. U.S. workers not only put in more hours than workers do almost anywhere else. They’re also increasingly retiring later and taking fewer vacation days. ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Construction begins on delayed N.M. wind farm

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After years of planning and delays, work has resumed on what officials are billing as one of New Mexico’s largest wind farms as companies look to take advantage of extend...

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Anniversary Economic Summit set for Oct. 26

Anniversary Economic Summit Oct. 26 The La Plata County Economic Development Alliance will hold its 10th Anniversary Economic Summit Oct. 26 at Sky Ute Resort & Casino from 7:30 a...

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Vegan restaurant opens on College Drive

Menu based on Buddhist tradition

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Malls, stores consider new ways to protect shoppers

NEW YORK – More sophisticated cameras. Security robots. Customers feeling shaken by recent attacks at U.S. malls may not notice huge changes – but mall operators are testing and putting in p...

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Eliminate financial risk and reap the rewards

My family and I play board and card games at breakfast. Yes, maybe a little strange, but it’s the one meal we can count on having as a family. Win or lose, I love playing games, ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Vegan restaurant opens on College Drive

Menu based on Buddhist tradition

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Anniversary Economic Summit Oct. 26

The La Plata County Economic Development Alliance will hold its 10th Anniversary Economic Summit Oct. 26 at Sky Ute Resort & Casino from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be three d...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Silicon Valley office rents tops in U.S.

Venture capital startups willing to pay top dollar to be near tech giants

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Developer eyes hillside for homes in Dolores

The Dolores Town Board has delayed making a decision on whether to grant a controversial subdivision request by a developer who wants to build homes on a hillside off North Ninth Street. ...

DATE: Oct 15, 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.

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