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Survey: Tell us why you have chosen not to have kids

Climate concerns, economic instability, rising political tensions, infertility, lower teen birth rates and an increasingly affluent society have all contributed to a declining birth rate nat...

Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop

HAVANA – It’s almost noon in Havana when a handful of tourists tumble out of a small yellow bus and rush toward a row of shiny classic cars, cameras in hand. Nearby, under the shade of a bea...

Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health

WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs fr...

Durango’s uneven economy leaves lower-income residents behind

Economists say policy choices reflect the kind of community people want

Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering

DAVOS, Switzerland – U.S. President Donald Trump took center stage in his whirlwind visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, overshadowing the yearly gabfest among national lead...

Mountain towns tighten their belts as pandemic-fueled tourism high starts declining

Colorado’s mountain towns, once overcrowded with out-of-towners fleeing their homes in the pandemic, are now planning for fewer people, fewer booked hotels and less spending. Most are expect...

How is Durango’s winter economy faring amid dry spell?

Season’s not over, but it is ‘certainly a little worrisome,’ local business leader says

Texas real estate firm purchases Confluence at Three Springs apartments

Second acquisition in Durango by Olympus Property

Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango

Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle

Resilient U.S. consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, driven by consumers who continue to spend in the fac...

In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry

Craig residents have always been entrepreneurial and that spirit will get them through this transition, the Chamber of Commerce says. Still just about everybody here is connected to coal.

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. ...