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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

$2 gasoline not jump-starting economy

‘There’s some anxiety out there that is not comforted by low oil prices’

DATE: Dec 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Mix-up in vote process leads to La Plata Electric Association bill hike

Some LPEA members say they weren’t informed of a final procedural change

DATE: Dec 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College professor sees little impact from rate hike

It’s doubtful most consumers will see an effect from the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point federal funds rate hike on the interest rates they pay, said Robert “Tino” Sonora, an economics profe...

DATE: Dec 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Attempt to reverse La Plata Electric Association residential rate hike fails

Board members say increased cost ‘exacerbates inequality’

DATE: Dec 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Own a Volkswagen diesel?

Here’s what you need to know.

DATE: Sep 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Price of Paradise

Sticker shock rattles young professionals in Roaring Fork Valley

DATE: Sep 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Filling your gas tank getting cheaper

Just in time for the holiday weekend, gas prices are set to fall and keep falling. The national average could fall below $2 a gallon by Christmas, according to a statement from AA...

DATE: Sep 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Survey: Recalls make Americans less satisfied with cars

DETROIT – Americans are less happy with their cars and trucks than at any time in more than a decade, and it’s largely because they’re getting sick of dealing with recalls. The 20...

DATE: Aug 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Consumer-advocacy group’s future up in air

Advocate could go away without a deal

DATE: May 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Workshops on radon education

The Colorado State University Cooperative Extension office in Durango will hold educational workshops January through March about the danger of radon gas. Dates and times for the ...

DATE: Dec 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.