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Make room if you’re sharing a bathroom

During the morning rush before school or work, the bathroom can easily become a crowded war zone cluttered with toothbrushes and hair products. But sharing even a tiny bathroom do...

DATE: Aug 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Why millennials shouldn’t rush into homeownership

WASHINGTON – Burdened by student loans, poor job prospects and paltry paychecks, many millennials have had to put off buying homes. Now some economists say that may turn out to be...

DATE: Aug 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Why Americans waiting longer than ever to buy first homes

WASHINGTON – Short of cash and unsettled in their careers, young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes. The typical first-timer now rents for six years b...

DATE: Aug 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Single-family housing starts soar in July

WASHINGTON – U.S. builders started work on single-family houses last month at the fastest pace since the Great Recession began in late 2007. Housing starts in July rose 0.2 perce...

DATE: Aug 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

High school could spur new growth in Cortez

The addition of a state-of-the-art high school campus to any city is generally considered to be a boon, especially for real estate. With the new Montezuma-Cortez High School campu...

DATE: Aug 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Trump empire had less luxurious beginning

Trump Village, unlike every other property that famously bears that brand, was not named by – or for – the presidential candidate currently upending the Republican Party. The Cone...

DATE: Aug 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Local housing market shows strong numbers

La Plata County’s housing market was in full recovery mode in July, and not even rising interest rates or an environmental accident are expected to put much of a damper on it. “T...

DATE: Aug 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

U.S. homebuilder sentiment improves in August

WASHINGTON – U.S. homebuilders grew slightly more optimistic about the housing market in August, putting their confidence at levels last seen a decade ago during the debt-fueled housing boom...

DATE: Aug 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Bank plans to sell delinquent home loans

Bank of America Corp. is offering $1.2 billion of mostly delinquent home loans, extending a series of sales by lenders seeking to pare holdings and meet demand by investment firms for soured...

DATE: Aug 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Throw blankets are inexpensive way to give home cozy feel

Throw blankets ideal for fall makeovers

DATE: Aug 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Building-code changes will encourage efficiency

Durango, La Plata County looking to adopt 2009 energy standards

DATE: Aug 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Welcome to the far-out exurbs

Erica Luna’s commute eats almost four hours out of her workday and means no messing around with the snooze button at 4 a.m. She’s a San Francisco Bay area exurbanite, one of the legions trad...

DATE: Aug 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.