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After California shootings, workplaces examine emergency plans

NEW YORK – The terror attack at a social services facility in California has become a sobering reminder to companies of how vulnerable workplaces can be when employees are confronted with ac...

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Fort Lewis College receives $300K grant

Partnership with Telluride Foundation brings business know-how to students

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Homebuilder sentiment slips in December

U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less confident about their sales prospects in coming months, though they remain positive overall that the housing market will continue to improve next ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

High-speed Internet coming to Silverton school

Timeline for better residential service still uncertain

DATE: Dec 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why wait ’til spring?

Real estate agents say winter is as good a time as any to sell

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Buffett buys stake in REIT

NEW YORK – Seritage Growth Properties, the real estate investment trust spun off from retailer Sears Holdings Corp., soared as much as 17 percent after billionaire Warren Buffett invested in...

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Skyrocketing rents are pushing out artists that made Portland cool

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland has been a magnet for young, creative adults for more than a decade, beckoning droves with its quirkiness, liberal appeal and quality of life. But the city’s popula...

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Mine spill impact spills into November

Following the October residential sales results in La Plata County, I rendered an opinion regarding the impact of the Gold King spill. We now have the November results, and the extra month p...

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Durango’s Olde Tymer’s Cafe no longer ‘cheating tourists and drunks’

Restaurant drops slogan amid backlash

DATE: Dec 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Business Briefs

C-RAD opens in Durango, offers radon testing C-RAD Colorado Radon Abatement and Detection announces its opening in Durango. Owner Lee Sentner has a background in buildi...

DATE: Dec 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Some regional holiday treats and eats

Durango area is a great place for a shop local Christmas

DATE: Dec 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

A battery boost for the long haul

Apple promises its new iPhone case will give you 25 hours of talk time

DATE: Dec 8, 2015 | 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.