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November vote big for oil, gas firms

Heavy hitters expected to jump in state fight on proposed oil, gas ballot initiatives

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Find your ‘Why’ and live a life of purpose

Imagine waking up inspired, living your purpose and serving others – living what I call an engaged life. Do you know what you would be doing? What impact you would be making? How ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Smart home tech is still pretty dumb

Technology hasn’t yet caught up to its potential

DATE: Jun 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Agents say real estate market isn’t as fun as it used to be

NEW YORK – Real estate agents are flummoxed by a housing market that’s still trying to recover a decade after its historic collapse. Agents are getting higher commissions as hom...

DATE: Jun 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

The four keys to pricing your home for a profitable sale

Last week, we discussed the two keys to success in selling your home were “presenting your home” and “pricing your home.” This week, we will look at the importance of having a pricing strate...

DATE: Jun 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

A passive house is an efficient house

Some local builders adhering to tighter efficiency standards

DATE: Jun 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Election may be putting real estate market on hold in Durango area

Many home buyers may be sitting on the sidelines until after the election

DATE: Jun 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Escape Room offers mystery lovers a puzzle on Main Avenue

New business offers an indoor alternative to Durango’s outdoor attractions

DATE: Jun 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Make it Count campaign to discourage panhandling in Durango is worthwhile

In what some downtown business owners likely consider the “good old days,” loitering on Durango streets for the purpose of panhandling was illegal. That is no longer the case. Thi...

DATE: Jun 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Business Briefs

Nutrition clinic opens on Main Avenue PHD Advanced Nutrition recently opened in the 1200 block of Main Avenue in Durango. While Dr. Ashley Lucas has had a successful online presence in t...

DATE: Jun 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Oil slump means there’s room at the inn

In Greeley, drilling dip drops room rentals

DATE: Jun 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

In Memphis and around U.S., economic averages miss big picture

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Dozens of FedEx jets queue up for takeoff at the airport here. Beale Street, the heart of the music district, hums with tourists. Yet the empty storefronts in Memphis’ m...

DATE: Jun 7, 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.