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Vacation home sales fall

Sales of U.S. vacation homes tumbled last year from record levels as buyers were held back by tight inventory and turbulence in financial markets. An estimated 920,000 vacation pr...

DATE: Apr 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Fort Lewis College entrepreneurs compete for cash

‘Shark Tank’ style competition draws 43 teams in Durango

DATE: Apr 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango area’s housing demand exceeding supply

Real estate forecast reflects low inventory

DATE: Apr 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Permit parking coming to Narrow Gauge Avenue

Metered parking will remain

DATE: Apr 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tough times for neighborhood bars

But don’t count them out yet

DATE: Apr 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Feds move to OK commercial drone flights

WASHINGTON – A government-sponsored committee is recommending standards that could clear the way for commercial drone flights over populated areas and help speed the introduction of package ...

DATE: Apr 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

The halo effect of tourism

It is a common myth that tourism marketing promotes only tourism. In a recent study of tourism campaigns in nine states, the research firm of Longwoods International demonstrated...

DATE: Apr 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Vacation rental regulations roils Estes Park

ESTES PARK (AP) – A municipal power struggle is brewing about regulating the number of vacation rentals in Larimer County’s top tourist destination. Larimer County’s commissioners...

DATE: Apr 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Briefs

Time to register for Tourism Summit Registration is open for the 2016 Southwest Tourism Summit, April 13-14 in Pagosa Springs. The summit brings together local, regional and state...

DATE: Apr 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Pay off your mortgage early and save thousands

The 30-year fixed mortgage is the gold standard for financing the purchase or refinancing of your home. There are a number of options to pay off your mortgage early and save thousands of dol...

DATE: Apr 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Modular construction is an increasingly popular way to grow

When Richard and Terry Jeng bought their tiny bungalow in South Arlington in 2001, they kept their clothes in the attic since the closets in their first-floor bedroom were practically nonexi...

DATE: Apr 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Some home remodeling projects are better than others to add value

Locals discuss best projects for adding value to a home

DATE: Apr 1, 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.