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Money not key to a meaningful life

Well, it’s not true. Money can buy happiness. What it can’t buy is a meaningful, fulfilling life. In our consumer economy, there’s always something new to buy that will make us ha...

DATE: Jan 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Owners of Ska Fabricating purchase 2 businesses

Mesa Color to become New Image; PutUp, a bike rack firm, also acquired

DATE: Jan 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

What to expect in housing in 2016

We all have a big financial stake in housing – as homeowners, renters, landlords and/or taxpayers. Let’s consider the major macroeconomic trends in 2016 that will significantly im...

DATE: Jan 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Faster Internet on the horizon in downtown Durango, rural Southwest Colorado

Free Wi-Fi coming to Main Avenue

DATE: Jan 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. to track real estate sales in 2 cities

WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department will begin tracking sales of high-end real estate in two of the country’s most expensive markets – Miami and Manhattan – to try to crack down on money la...

DATE: Jan 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Real estate market gets off to good start in 2016

This is a wonderful time to reflect on last year and look at what it may mean for the next year as suggested in this quote by Jonathan Lockwood Hule, “Celebrate endings for they precede new ...

DATE: Jan 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Venezuela acknowledges inflation at historic high

Inflation over 140 percent in South American country

DATE: Jan 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nearby structures, features can affect a home’s value

What’s nearby can affect property value, with some exceptions in La Plata County

DATE: Jan 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

The oil patch feels pain

As prices plunge, energy companies cut jobs, postpone projects

DATE: Jan 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

How Low Can It Go?

Forecasts call for still lower oil prices

DATE: Jan 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad running full steam in 2015

Ridership was up 10 percent

DATE: Jan 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Home splurges to treat yourself to this season

So many of our home-improvement and design choices are practical ones: Which sofa will stand up over the years? Which paint color matches the furniture? But what about changes tha...

DATE: Jan 9, 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.