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Club to purchase Cowboy Church The Animas Alano Club has signed a “Letter of Intent” to purchase the Cowboy Church, 2601 Junction Creek Road in Durango. The Alano Club will hold m...

DATE: Feb 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Slashed spending by drillers could lead to price spike

HOUSTON – Oil prices will more than double by 2020 as current low prices lead drillers to cut investment in new production and gradually reduce the glut of crude, the head of a group of oil-...

DATE: Feb 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. home sales climbed in January despite weaker economy

WASHINGTON – U.S. home sales crept upward in January, a sign that demand for housing remains strong amid signs of slower growth across the broader economy. But buyers face a dilem...

DATE: Feb 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Consumer confidence sinks to seven-month low

Consumer confidence slumped in February as households grew more concerned about the outlook for the economy and jobs, sending their inflation forecast to a nine-year low. The Conf...

DATE: Feb 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

What’s a persona to do?

If you don’t know what kind of traveler you are, don’t worry because plenty of businesses already know that and a whole lot more about you. In fact, you are already labeled, placed in a cate...

DATE: Feb 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

In Colorado’s political crosshairs, oil firms fight back

Anadarko anoints ‘brand ambassadors’ to fight off drilling bans

DATE: Feb 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Louisa’s Movie House: Surviving in the age of streaming

Louisa’s plans move and new space

DATE: Feb 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango Coffee Company changes hands

Owner plans new look, breakfast menu

DATE: Feb 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

As wealthy Brazilians snap up Miami real estate, few benefit

MIAMI – Facing a teetering economy at home, wealthy Brazilians have been pouring money into what they increasingly see as the safest place to invest: South Florida real estate. S...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Homebuilders in U.S. growing less confident

U.S. homebuilders are feeling less confident about their sales prospects ahead of the spring home-selling season, though they remain positive overall that the housing market will continue to...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Changing times mean changing home trends

“Home is the nicest word there is.” This quote from Laura Ingalls Wilder sums up our emotional ties to our home, but the truth is our desire for home features continues to change with new ch...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

U.S. housing starts fall in notably cold and snowy January

WASHINGTON – Cold winter weather appears to have cut into homebuilding in the Midwest and Northeast, causing the pace of construction to tumble in January. Housing starts slipped ...

DATE: Feb 20, 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.