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U.S. economy grew at tepid 1.1 percent pace in spring

WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish pace this spring as businesses sharply reduced their stockpiles of goods and spent less on new buildings and equipment. The Co...

DATE: Aug 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Internet isn’t crimping Durango book stores

Durango supports seven book retailers

DATE: Aug 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home sales fell in July amid inventory shortage

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON – U.S. home buyers pulled back in July, as sales declined amid a shortage of available properties and steadily rising prices. ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Wilson Gulch Road set for October opening

Road will stay closed during Bridge to Nowhere repairs

DATE: Aug 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Business Briefs

Tafoya Barrett welcomes employee Tafoya Barrett and Associates, a certified public accounting firm, has announced the addition of Kayla Tomlinson to the firm. Tomlinson grew up ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Starting a budget in your 20s is smart, and it doesn’t need to hurt

Q: I’ve heard I’m supposed to create and stick to a budget, but that seems complicated and time-consuming. Do I really need a budget in my 20s? A: It is, unequivocally, a good ide...

DATE: Aug 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

More small businesses put focus on a mobile-first strategy

NEW YORK – GreenPal CEO Bryan Clayton came to realize he had to scrap his company’s $90,000 website. The business aims to link homeowners with lawn care companies, but its softwa...

DATE: Aug 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Craft beer is big business in Durango

The Durango Business Improvement District represents commercial property owners in the Central Business District and along North Main Avenue, as well as the businesses in those properties. F...

DATE: Aug 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

U.S. new-home sales climb to best level since late 2007

WASHINGTON – Americans stepped up their purchases of new homes in July to the fastest pace in nearly nine years, the latest sign that low mortgage rates and a solid job market are helping su...

DATE: Aug 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Sales tax collections up in June after declines

Strong sales in July and August could put the city back on track

DATE: Aug 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

What would you pay for the White House?

Group puts a $250 million value on iconic D.C. property

DATE: Aug 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Start fresh with designing your home

Some people can walk into a room, look around quickly and have a clear vision of what it will take to give it a fresh look and feel. Others walk into a room, yearn for a fresh look, but all ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

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.