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We’re tracking the wiley website-using tourist

As tourism is the world’s largest industry, the analyzing of tourist behavior and trends is an industry obsession. After all, good intelligence can be a competitive advantage in a highly com...

DATE: May 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

High-achievers share this essential trait

Dreams set the course for our lives. How we navigate the journey toward them can determine if we succeed or fail. What does it take to accomplish our goals? What sets high-achieve...

DATE: May 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Colorado coal industry collapse leaving mining towns unsure

SOMERSET – Coal miner Eric Sanchez bolted a grate across the top of a tunnel, 1,000 feet beneath a forest and seven miles deep into Arch Coal’s West Elk Mine. Shiny black rocks fe...

DATE: May 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup

2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup

DATE: May 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. builders increase home construction in April

WASHINGTON – Builders ramped up construction of new homes in April, suggesting that the market remains solid despite sluggish economic growth at the beginning of the year. Housing...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Across the world, luxury-home sales get a reality check

WASHINGTON – The global luxury housing market lost some of its sheen last year as financial markets became unsettled and many wealthy buyers began to look for less expensive homes. ...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Tips for home buying preparation this spring

High demand, low inventory means buyers must come prepared

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Overtime pay a matter of fairness, tough for businesses

Rules would take effect Dec. 1

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Home sales remain steady

WASHINGTON – Midwestern homebuyers helped spark a national increase in real estate sales during April, a sign that demand for housing remains steady despite rising prices and tight inventori...

DATE: May 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Briefs

Girls Gone Golfing deadline approaches Girls Gone Golfing will host its 10th annual event from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 at the Hillcrest Golf Club, 101 Sanborn Place. The day wi...

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Roll, roll, roll brother robot trucker

Startup wants to put self-driving big rigs on U.S. highways

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Detoit goes beyond the car

Automakers, sensing a threat, embrace mobility, apps

DATE: May 16, 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.