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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

Land-use permit process streamlined in La Plata County

Convoluted process a long-standing gripe

DATE: Mar 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Business Briefs

Pinnacol Assurance issues $30 million in dividends Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, will distribute $30 million in workers’ compensation dividend checks ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

At the airport: A long wait

Fliers brace for big security lines at airports

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home prices rise faster than incomes in January

WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices climbed at more than double the rate of incomes in January, a trend that could ultimately create affordability challenges for buyers. The Standard &...

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Retirement now moves in slo-mo

For some, leaving workforce continues years after retiring

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

A look at BID’s board and parking

The city of Durango recently appointed two new board members to the Durango Business Improvement District board of directors. BID is excited to begin working with John Mahoney, ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Which Durango sporting goods store is closing?

Longtime owner Tommie Peterson to retire

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Number of contracts to buy homes at highest point since July

WASHINGTON – More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in February, with purchases surging in the Midwest ahead of the traditional spring buying season. The National Associatio...

DATE: Mar 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Western U.S. homebuyers push up sales of new homes in February

WASHINGTON – U.S. homebuyers in the West accounted for all of February’s increase in sales of new houses, possibly signaling uncertain growth prospects for the broader real estate market hea...

DATE: Mar 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Make green your go-to color for spring décor

When we start thinking “spring,” one color comes to mind. Tender pea shoots, that soft fuzziness on budding trees, a new lawn – there’s a palette of greens that herald nature’s sh...

DATE: Mar 26, 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.