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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

Moving options in Durango limited but keeping busy

According to the American Moving and Storage Association, some 40 million people move each year. In transient Durango, the moving season starts early and ends late, and locally o...

DATE: Mar 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Former Steaming Bean Coffee Co. owner files for bankruptcy

Filing shows more than $200,000 in liabilities – many to local businesses

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. consumer worries grow in March

Sentiment on economy at five-month low

DATE: Mar 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Factory jobs trickle back to the U.S.

Hope returns to once-booming mill towns

DATE: Mar 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Grassburger expands to Albuquerque

Menu changes planned for Durango location

DATE: Mar 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Keystone habits: How to be at your best

What did you do this morning when you got up? What will you do today? Throughout the day, it may seem like you are making well-considered choices, but it’s likely you are often op...

DATE: Mar 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Business Briefs

La Plata Electric announces new hires Ana Stevens and Angela Beeman have joined the La Plata Electric Association Finance and Accounting Department, serving, respectively, as bill...

DATE: Mar 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

‘Cover crops make sense,’ Colorado State University researcher says

Researchers still analyzing data

DATE: Mar 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

60-lot addition to Three Springs approved

The Durango Planning Commission signed off on 60 potential homes in Three Springs on Monday. The neighborhood will be built north of Mercy Regional Medical Center, and it will be ...

DATE: Mar 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. home sales slump in February; supply shortage hits market

WASHINGTON – Americans retreated from home-buying in February, reversing months of prior gains as low inventories push up prices to levels that restrict sales. The National Associ...

DATE: Mar 21, 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.