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FAA eyes lower building height limit near airports

WASHINGTON – The government wants to dramatically reduce the allowable height of buildings near hundreds of airports – a proposal that is drawing fire from real estate developers and members...

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Regional foreclosures continue to decline

Across Colorado, the rate hits pre-recession level

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Extra care needed when buying a condominium

There are certain inspections and investigations that all buyers should complete during their contingency periods, such as having the home inspected and reviewing the title documents. When y...

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Durango marijuana shops stick close to home

Most dispensaries choose to co-locate

DATE: Jul 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

World Briefs

Ukraine president names defense chief KIEV, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko shook up his faltering military Thursday, appointing a new defense minister and top gene...

DATE: Jul 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Can you spice up your home?

Home improvements can increase property equity

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Cash home sales make big jump in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – After paying off her home 15 years ago, Cyndy Berry doesn’t want to go back to writing a mortgage check each month. Berry, 74, is selling her three-bedroom...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

What to look for in home inspections

Home inspections are one of the most important decisions in purchasing an older home. There are many issues that may affect the livability, value of the home and cost of ownership. ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

A neoclassical moment emerges in home décor

Classical style offers elegant lines, rich history

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Denver City Council might toughen law on affordable housing

DENVER (AP) – A budding proposal aims to reboot Denver’s failing affordable housing ordinance by upping city incentives while hiking some penalties for developers. The plan also w...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Which remodeling projects are worth your money?

Many homeowners have held off investing in home improvements as property values declined, but now that the economy is healthy and the real estate market is gaining momentum, homeowners again...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

U.S. homebuilding declined 6.5 percent in May

WASHINGTON – The pace of U.S. home construction slipped in May with many Americans still struggling to afford new houses. Builders started work at a seasonally adjusted annual rat...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Photos: Durango High School basketball teams lose to Montrose High School

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday