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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

Old-fashioned vacations are back

Today, it’s called “Tangible Tourism,” and it is defined as a destination vacation experience that is “authentic and immersive.” More simply, it’s a memorable vacation where you ...

DATE: Jun 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

U.S. projects record summer gasoline demand

Time behind wheel comes amid low pump prices

DATE: Jun 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Sky high: NYC ‘trophy apartment’ could list for $250 million

NEW YORK – Billionaires’ Row. That’s what New York real estate experts have dubbed a lineup of a half-dozen new superluxury skyscrapers overlooking Central Park that are home to ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Making your home ‘pop’ can help get that sale

Would you like to sell your home this summer? The keys to success are presenting your home and pricing your home. In the first of this two-part series, we will look at presenting...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Slowdown sends spending on construction down

WASHINGTON â€“ U.S. construction spending fell in April by the biggest amount in five years, dragged by declines in housing, commercial construction and spending on government projects. ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Purgatory Resort buyers going for cheaper homes

Sales up, median price down in Purgatory resort area

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Cold coffee is booming; now everyone is piling in

The coffee industry is getting ready for its very own big chill. Coffee makers from global giants JAB and Illy to smaller upstarts such as High Brew, La Colombe and Chameleon Cold...

DATE: May 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Home sales unaffected as prices rise

WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices kept climbing in March as the spring home buying season began, but so far the higher costs haven’t thwarted sales. The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shille...

DATE: May 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Wal-Mart aims to grow overseas

SHENZHEN, China – Zhong Guoyan sifted through piles of fish at a Walmart in Shenzhen, one of China’s largest cities. She studied the fins, to make sure they were bright red and firm. She pee...

DATE: May 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Downtown, north Main online directory offered

Durango and area residents are great at shopping locally. I hear from my friends all the time about how they try to go the extra mile to get goods and services from local merchants. The Dura...

DATE: May 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

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.