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Cash crunch: When customers pay late, businesses juggle

NEW YORK – Small business owners are contending with a calendar problem that becomes a cash flow problem – they’re waiting longer to get paid. Some customers, whether they’re cons...

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

There’s still lots to do this summer

Summer is winding down and parents are starting to think about back to school time, with Durango schools starting in less than three weeks. Where did summer go? There still are pl...

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Aetna, Humana offer deal on merger

Aetna and Humana said they have a provisional agreement to sell some of their assets to rival Molina Healthcare in an effort to get U.S. antitrust regulators to approve their $37 billion mer...

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Homeownership rate continues to fall in U.S.

WASHINGTON – The proportion of U.S. households that owns homes has matched its lowest level in 51 years – evidence that rising property prices, high rents and stagnant pay have made it hard ...

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Pending U.S. home sales improved slightly in June

WASHINGTON â€“ The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes crept up in June, a possible indication that the recent growth in real estate sales is still on track. The...

DATE: Jul 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

New Zealand trek inspires wool-based business

eNZees founder leaves retirement for startup

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Susie’s Gifts closes after 23 years

Susie’s Gifts was a local favorite

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Separate finances are no help to your relationship

I imagine all of us have “gone Dutch” on a date. When each person pays his or her own way during an evening out, it can be easier to maintain independence and limit obligations. O...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Patching the gender gap in kids’ clothes

NEW YORK – Pink for girls. Truck motifs for boys. A growing number of parents want to get outside those parameters when it comes to dressing their kids. Kristin Higgins was adaman...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Briefs

Economic agency lands a federal grant The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado Inc. received a Rural Business Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agricultu...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. new-home sales climbed in June to more than 8-year high

WASHINGTON – Americans bought new homes in June at the fastest pace in more than eight years, a sign that a solid job market and low mortgage rates are bolstering the broader U.S. economy. ...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Has the housing market rebounded?

Data shows demand high, but renters paying more

DATE: Jul 25, 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.