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To be fulfilled, we need each other

Since January, I have been writing about solving the fulfillment puzzle. I believe we are each called to live a meaningful life, and doing so is good for our families, our communities and us...

DATE: Jul 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Business Briefs

BBB warns summer buyers to beware Summer is here, and the warm weather will bring salespeople to front doors offering home improvements, alarm systems and more. With the summer ...

DATE: Jul 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Montezuma County seeks sales tax for high-speed internet

Proposed broadband project may cost $39 million

DATE: Jul 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Goal of owning home still strong, and 8 other housing trends

WASHINGTON – Americans still want to own homes – if they can afford to. That’s the finding of a report released recently by the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies. ...

DATE: Jul 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Another Main Avenue icon set to close

Stuart’s of Durango to close after nearly 60 years

DATE: Jul 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. construction spending fell again in May

WASHINGTON â€“ U.S. construction spending fell for a second month in May, with weakness hitting all areas of building. Construction spending declined 0.8 percent in May following...

DATE: Jul 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

State Sen. Irene Aguilar makes case for ColoradoCare

Single-payer system could save employees money

DATE: Jun 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pending U.S. home sales slumped in May amid supply shortage

WASHINGTON – Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in May, with the year-over-year pace of pending sales sliding for the first time in nearly two years. The National Asso...

DATE: Jun 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Who you are is where you were when

Yes, the headline is correct. People are a product of their upbringing and their environment. Where we grew up, when we grew up, how we grew up and the unique experiences we had m...

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

SW Colorado Companies to Watch talk about challenges

Three Southwest companies make annual list

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Dow Chemical plans 2,500 job cuts

Dow Chemical Co. plans to eliminate about 2,500 jobs and shut plants in North Carolina and Japan to achieve $500 million in savings and more revenue from taking full control of its Dow Corni...

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Briefs

Carver Brewing hosts networking event Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., and the Durango Chamber of Commerce will host Tuesday Talk: Coffee at Carver’s from 7:45 to 9 a.m. July 5. ...

DATE: Jun 28, 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.