Economy (general) - The Durango Herald

Silverton officials hold Superfund hearing Tuesday ahead of Thursday vote

It’s going to be a busy and potentially landmark week for the town of Silverton as officials look to stamp a letter addressed to Gov. John Hickenlooper requesting Superfund status by Thursda...

DATE: Jan 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

GOP contenders pitch path to fight poverty

Each pushes tax plan at econ forum

DATE: Jan 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Durango labor shortage and slow income growth are challenges

Economic experts view next year with tempered optimism

DATE: Jan 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

More clues about Fed’s view of ‘gradual’ rate hike emerge

WASHINGTON – For months, Federal Reserve officials have pledged that this rate hiking cycle will be gradual and data-dependent. After they finally lifted rates for the first time in almost a...

DATE: Jan 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Friendly faces, business directory coming for downtown Durango, north Main Avenue

The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has a few new programs and projects in the works for 2016. BID will be rolling out its Ambassador Program for downtown. The idea is...

DATE: Jan 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Does art and culture boost Durango’s economy?

City plans study on impact of arts

DATE: Dec 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

$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

Colorado lawmakers have flexibility with spending

But slowing economy makes for tough budget decisions ahead

DATE: Dec 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Errors of rate hikes past haunt Fed

Some economists think now may be wrong time to raise

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

Study downplays impact of Gold King spill, but highlights natural gas uncertainties

DATE: Dec 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Policy adviser at Colorado State University: Clean Power Plan will hit coal industry the hardest

Required reduction in carbon emissions will discourage future plants

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Manufacturing in U.S. contracts at fastest pace since 2009

WASHINGTON – Manufacturing in the U.S. unexpectedly contracted in November at the fastest pace since the last recession as elevated inventories led to cutbacks in orders and production. ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday